The Certificate in Conflict Resolution equips you with practical conflict management skills, creative problem-solving techniques, and advanced dispute resolution tools. This program prepares professionals in diverse fields to thoughtfully and effectively manage conflicts in the real world.
Eligibility
This 14-credit program is available to:
- Professionals and attorneys from all disciplines
- Graduate students
- Law students at other schools
Admission eligibility is based on receipt of a baccalaureate degree from a nationally or regionally accredited institution.
Admission eligibility is based on receipt of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. The application process includes submission of a resume, statement of purpose and official transcripts showing undergraduate or more recent degree completed.
Program Features:
-14 credit graduate program
-Complete in as little as 12 months
-Choose online or on-campus classes
-Students can begin the program in fall term, spring term or summer term.
-Students have up to three years to complete the program.
-CCR students learn side-by-side with J.D. students as part of a rich multi-disciplinary educational environment.
Courses
All courses are taught by nationally and internationally recognized faculty involved in conflict resolution practice, research, publication, and teaching. To complete the certificate, you must complete 14 credits comprised of the core classes (10 credits) plus electives totaling 4 credits.
-We’ll teach you mediation because it provides a unique perspective on mutual understanding and creative problem-solving.
-We’ll teach you arbitration because it is the global forum of choice for business and for resolution of employment disputes in the U.S.
-You’ll learn about the intricacies of designing and implementing conflict management systems for large and small organizations.
Core (10 credits)
Example Elective Options (4 credits required)
Note that students cannot earn credit for both Mediation and Family Mediation for the Certificate.