Graduate Certificate Programs in Peace and Conflict Studies

The Advanced Learning Certificate in Mediation Conflict resolution is designed to develop general conflict resolution skills and specific competency in mediation.

Some level of conflict is present anywhere humans gather. skill for a wide variety of organizational settings and job roles.

UT Project on Conflict Resolution: Graduate Portfolio Certificate in Dispute Resolution.

The University of Texas at Austin Project on Conflict Resolution UTPCR.

If you are already enrolled in a graduate program at The University of Texas, you can also complete a cross-disciplinary certificate while you work on a master doctorate, or law degree. You can start a portfolio at any time during your graduate program and make progress at your own pace, although you must complete the Portfolio before you complete your degree.

Four graduate courses related to dispute resolution from than two departments for a total of twelve credit hours.

A list of pre-approved courses is available, and you may also propose courses you identify. (Courses must be open to outside students to be listed as pre-approved). Approved courses must contain 25 percent dispute resolution content.

One graduate course must cover general conflict or dispute resolution theory.

This requirement can be filled by a 3-credit course in mediation, negotiation, or other dispute resolution skill, or by a minimum of 40 hours of non-credit training courses such as offered by the Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution Center, the Institute for Restorative Justice, or the UT Project on Conflict Resolution,.

You will conduct original research or its counterpart in your field topics should include analysis and recommendation for the design, use, or regulation of dispute resolution processes. Students should plan to submit their research for presentation at this or a similar gathering. The research may be completed in any course and should be signed off by the project academic supervisor. Portfolio students will attend the conference and participate in peer review.

Students will engage in a practical experience related to the certificate, applying what they are learning. This requirement can be accomplished through an internship for academic credit, a work experience, or some other substantial project. If students do not take an internship course, they can petition for approval of their alternative experience to two appropriate members of the steering committee.

The Graduate Portfolio in Dispute Resolution is administered by the UT Project on Conflict Resolution.

Students may apply in any semester of their program of study.

Applications can be submitted at any time. Courses taken while in a graduate program but before application may be admissible with review.

The form has space for you to submit a short essay describing the relationship of the Portfolio to your degree program, career goals and interests, and the orientation or theme of your proposed plan of study (limit 300 words).

Expand Your Education with a Certificate in Dispute Resolution From the Top Program in the Nation!

The Certificate in Dispute Resolution is also available as a stand alone program. The Certificate can be completed on a part-time or full-time basis with courses available in one week, two-weekend and the traditional fifteen week format. The 14 unit program can be complete in one semester or up to three years. To apply, Certificate applicants need to complete the Straus Institute Application for admission.

The Certificate in Dispute Resolution can be earned with the following Pepperdine degrees:.

Masters of Science in Management and Leadership (MSML).

Master of Arts in Clinic Psychology Marriage and Family Therapy Program (MFT).

Applicants for a joint Pepperdine JD Certificate can complete the Certificate Application for Current Pepperdine students.

Applicants for joint Pepperdine Certificate in any other Pepperdine graduate program can complete the Certificate application for current Pepperdine graduate students.

Students in law programs across the nation choose to take summer or winter intensive courses in dispute resolution at Pepperdine. These students can now work towards a Certificate in Dispute Resolution from the Straus Institute while pursuing a JD at another institution.

With courses available in one-week, two-weekend and the traditional full-semester format, professionals in the field can pursue the program on a part-time or full-time basis at a pace that matches their busy schedule.

US News Ranking Best Dispute Resolution Program.

In addition to U.S. News World Report, Pepperdine has been recognized by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, California Dispute Resolution Council, American College of Civil Trial Mediators and the International Academy of Mediators.

Gain practical experience learning to negotiate, mediate and arbitrate. Students have the opportunity to develop their skills mediating real cases through the clinical and externship programs.

Pepperdine offers the most comprehensive curriculum with over 50 different dispute resolution courses for the Certificate, Masters and LLM in Dispute Resolution programs.

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The 3-course, 9-credit Peace Engineering Certificate introduces you to the field while training you to develop systems-level analysis skills. It features a highly-focused curriculum, developed in collaboration with the U.S. Institute of Peace and the PeaceTech Lab.

The study plan will help you learn critical ways to prevent and reduce conflict. These methods integrate innovative technologies, engineering approaches, policies, and practices of peacebuilders.

Apart from technical competencies, the program will help you understand the human dimensions of conflict. For instance, how working in a conflict zone links with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

As a graduate of the program, you will leave with a toolbox of transferrable skills that will enable you to succeed in peacebuilding and leadership. This makes it an ideal option for FEMA, Army Corps of Engineers, and many other professionals:.

Engineers engaged in reconstruction or development work in conflict regions, or where natural resource extraction may lead to conflict.

Peace engineering is the application of science and engineering principles to promote and support peace and a sustainable future for the planet.

The peace engineering process envisions a world where prosperity, sustainability, social equity, entrepreneurship, transparency, community voice and engagement, and a culture of quality thrive.

To reach these goals, peace engineering calls for professionals who can come up with technology-based solutions and processes. Studies show that proper engineering solutions can prevent violent outcomes.

Engineers in conflict zones may work for humanitarian organizations which help communities in major national disasters or to help with the effects of war. Some of the projects that peace engineers work on include:.

Humanitarian or peace engineers may earn different salaries depending on the type of work they do. Per the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the median annual wage for engineering occupations was $80,170.

The skills you gain from a peace studies certificate transfer to many settings. Employers look for candidates who can communicate, negotiate, and work in teams. Jobs in conflict zones also require someone who can take into account the environmental, social, and other factors that impact specific projects.

Electrical Engineer After a natural disaster or armed conflict, an electrical engineer may work to bring energy to remote or ravaged areas. Other projects could include planning, installing, and testing solar-powered lights or water heaters.

Mechanical Engineer In conflict zones, mechanical engineers might design diesel generators to power hospitals. Their design skills may also forge new ways to irrigate fields, grow crops, or process food.

Hydrologist Water availability, use, and quality is vital to the health of individuals and communities. Hydrologists working in conflict zones team up with engineers to establish safe water sources, predict changes in and mitigate flood risks.

Computer Systems (Network) Engineer Staying connected is a priority in times of conflict and crisis. Network engineers monitor and maintain data networks and telecommunication systems. They also oversee crucial new installations.

The program was designed in response to requests from federal and academic institutions to provide technical training in Peace Engineering without requiring a BS in Engineering or full-time enrollment.

The only graduate certificate program in Peace Engineering in the nation.

3 courses (9 credits) that you can complete part-time in less than one year.

Available entirely online to fit the needs of working professionals.

Peace and Conflict Studies is organized into four 10-week quarters per year (as opposed to the traditional two semester system) which means you can take courses in a shorter time period. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits.

The tuition rate for the academic year 2022-2023 is $1007 per credit. (A 25% tuition savings off Drexel regular tuition rate of $1342 per credit).

Peace and Conflict Studies is not eligible for Financial Aid.

These rates apply only to new online students and students being readmitted.

These rates apply only to fully online courses. Hybrid or on-campus courses may have different rates.

Tuition rates are subject to increase with the start of each academic year in the fall term.

When receiving special tuition plans with Drexel University Online, you may not combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.

The ability to resolve conflict is a highly-valued professional asset, a means to foster personal relationships, and a life skill that promotes a peaceful and productive way of living.

The Conflict Resolution Graduate Certificate Program trains students resolve differences in the workplace, with friends and family, in the community, and beyond. Designed for working professionals who want to develop advanced communication and process skills, the Certificate Program provides each student with the comprehensive training necessary to be successful in mediation, negotiation, and facilitation of dialogue.

Since 1990, the Conflict Resolution Graduate Certificate Program at the University of Utah has been training students in the skill sets of conflict resolution.It is the oldest training program in higher education in Utah, and the only graduate level program available in Utah to individuals outside of law school. It offers than double the training hours of any other program in the state.

Learn how you may program.

Graduates include representatives of many different professions including education, medicine, law, private business, real estate, corporate training, and many others.

The knowledge and skills acquired provides students with the ability to resolve conflict in their personal and family relationships.

Peace and Conflict Studies fulfills the education requirement for state certification in mediation.

The Conflict Resolution Graduate Certificate Program is designed for working professionals who want to develop the ability to handle conflict successfully. This interactive course provides each student with the knowledge and experience required to resolve interpersonal and group conflict using mediation and other processes.

Conflict is inevitable in any work, community, or relationship setting, and every organization needs employees and leaders who are skilled in facilitation and conflict resolution. The techniques and perspectives you gain through the NCR Graduate Certificate program can lead to new opportunities in all fields and career paths, including health care, human resources, the legal system, business, nonprofit organizations, local and state governments, schools, and .

EARN YOUR CERTIFICATE IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION ON YOUR SCHEDULE.

Just like all programs at Creighton, the NCR certificate program is grounded in Jesuit values.

The Graduate Certificate in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program is ideal for those looking to effectively manage conflict across a wide variety of industries and settings. The program can typically be completed in 12 months.

To earn this graduate certificate, you must complete 15 credits:.

View Graduate Certificate in Negotiation Conflict Resolution Curriculum.

Credits earned for the certificate in Organizational Leadership can be applied toward a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership degree.

To be considered for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program, applicants must:.

Submit a personal statement of interest in the graduate certificate.

The interview may be conducted in-person or virtually.

Financial AidTo help make your graduate studies at Creighton University affordable, we encourage you to file the FAFSA to apply for financial assistance. We also encourage you to apply for available graduate student scholarships and fellowships.

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Master of Science in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution.

Graduate Certificate in Health Care Collaboration and Conflict Management.

Graduate Certificate in Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution.

Advance your skills in mediating and resolving disagreements in the workplace with the Graduate Certificate in Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution in the Lew Klein College of Media and Communication at Temple University. This 12-credit certificate program provides graduate students with an in-depth understanding of cultural and professional dispute causes and enhances communication, management and conflict resolution techniques.

Though workplace conflicts are common, having a professional who can manage and mitigate the dispute benefits productivity, workflow and the organizational environment. Through the program, students learn to design, examine and utilize conflict management and dispute resolution systems in their various organizations and fields, including industries such as.

The Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution certificate program is held entirely online, making it ideal for conflict specialists, human resource managers, leaders and other working professionals.

Classes for the Graduate Certificate in Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution are held entirely online and can be completed in one year when taken synchronously. Students enrolled on a part-time basis can take up to two years to complete the program.

The 12-credit, four-course program is comprised of the following classes.

Go back to Academics in Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution Certificate (Graduate).

Training in mediation and conflict resolution is useful in a wide variety of professions. Teachers, therapists, and managers, along with professional mediators will learn useful skills for both work and personal settings by enrolling in the online Conflict Resolution and Mediation certificate. Learn skills to manage everyday situations that involves stress and confrontation, as well as ways to help negotiate and settle conflicts.

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution is designed to graduate professionalsÿ that can be arbitrators, negotiators, mediators, and other neutrals, including fact-finders, facilitators, and ombudsmen to resolve such conflicts. The expansion of the field has resulted in the need for managers, union representatives, attorneys, advocates, administrators, teachers, government officials and consultants to acquire the skills and expertise necessary to handle disputes effectively.

The Leadership offers the online graduate certificate in Conflict Resolution and Negotiation. The certificate is offered exclusively online, and admits applicants for all terms on the Clarksville and or Ft. Campbell campuses.

This nine-hour certificate program explores negotiation theory as well as strategies and styles within an employment context, and equips the individual to become a effective leader in the role of negotiator and conflict resolver.

This certificate can be earned by taking just one course at a time for three eight-week terms. Students will take LDSP 5700 Conflict Management and Negotiation and two of the following electives: LDSP 5050 Professional Environment: Issues and Ethics, LDSP 5060 Communication Skills for Organizational Administration, LDSP 5130 Leadership Judgment and Decision Making, LDSP 5140 Social Influence Processes, LDSP 5150 Power, Ethics, and Leadership, LDSP 5200 Organizational Culture, Politics and Change, LDSP 5300 Survey of Best Practices in Leadership, LDSP 5350 Diversity in the Workplace, and LDSP 5560 Small Group Leadership. All courses in this certificate program can fully articulate into the Strategic Leadership concentration for the Master of Professional Studies.