Conflict Resolution and Consensus Building (Graduate Certificate)
The Conflict Resolution and Consensus building Certificate program offers students at the post-baccalaureate level the opportunity to obtain an interdisciplinary concentration in the study of conflict resolution and obtain an intellectual background in the theories and methodologies of conflict resolution and consensus building.
In modern society, the ability of various sectors to understand one another's perspectives, to learn methods to reduce potential conflicts, and to develop mechanisms to work toward building consensus is extremely critical. The issues that my be explored in this area of study are multi-disciplinary and lend themselves to a broad-ranging interdisciplinary certificate which will allow students both to gain an understanding of the major concepts and issues in the field and also concentrate in a more specific area of study such as the workplace, the community, the educational institution, or the international arena.
The certificate enhances interdisciplinary connections among Labor Studies, Management, International Relations, Latin American Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Education, Hospitality, Public Administration, Public Health, Dietetics and Nutrition, Environmental Studies, Religious Studies, and Psychology and complements studies in other areas, including the newly approved Law School.
The certificate program requires 18 hours (6 courses) of study at the graduate level from the following certificate program course listing, or others approved by the certificate program advisor. Three tracks of study are offered:
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