Programs

Conflict Analysis & Resolution Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Conflict Analysis & Resolution offers students the fundamentals of conflict resolution and practice. It is intended to meet the needs of those individuals who seek introductory graduate training in conflict resolution. It may also be appropriate for professionals who have already earned a graduate degree in their professional field, but who would benefit from academic study of applications of conflict analysis & resolution in their current profession.

The Graduate Certificate in Conflict Analysis & Resolution consists of eight courses (24 credits), which include conflict resolution theory and practice skills. Students who decide to continue their studies in conflict resolution may apply these credit hours toward the M.S. in Conflict Analysis & Resolution if accepted to the program.

The Graduate Certificate in Conflict Analysis & Resolution is offered in both residential and distance learning formats. These flexible formats allow mid-career working adults and those unable to attend the residential program, to study conflict resolution in a creative, rigorous, and structured fashion. Students enrolled in the distance learning program participate in Residential Institutes on the main campus twice per year, as well as online Web-based courses.

Students may enroll full or part time, taking three to nine credit hours per term. Students who attend full-time can expect to complete the program in 10 months. Parttime students will complete the program in 19 months. Summer attendance is mandatory.

Degree Plans
Below is a sample of a degree plan for a full-time student who begins their studies in Fall term. Degree plans will be modified based on a student’s enrollment date and pace of study.

Table 1: Degree Plan: 24 credits hours
YEAR 1
Fall (September)
CARM 5000 -
Foundations and Development of Conflict Resolution & Peace
Studies		 CARM 5040 -
Communication Dynamics in Dispute Resolution: The Human
Factor
CARM 6120 -
Culture and Conflict: Cross-cultural Perspectives 		 
Winter (January)
CARM 5020 -
Theories and Philosophies of Conflict and Peace		 CARM 5100 -
Mediation Theory and Practice		 CARM 6140 (online) -
Facilitation Theory and Practice		 CARM 66__ (elective)
Summer (April)
CARM 6000 -
Organizational Conflict: Theory and Practice		 CARM 6140 -
Facilitation Theory and Practice		 CARM 66__: (elective) Graduation

For full course descriptions select current Catalog.