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Online Certificate in Conflict Resolution

At A Glance

3 Courses
6 Months
100% Online

Cost Per Semester Credit Hour

$499*

Semester Credit Hours

9

Tuition Cost for Entire Program

$4,491*

* All stated financial information is subject to change.

Navigate Conflict Like a Pro

How do communication, culture and human behavior play into conflict? And when two parties are in disagreement, how can you help bring resolution? By studying negotiation strategies and practicing basic steps of conflict resolution, you’ll be better prepared to lead, manage and interact with others.

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What Will I Study?

  • The history of conflict resolution as a field of study from its global origins to where it is today
  • Key aspects of dialogue and communication techniques used in conjunction with conflict resolution methods
  • How culture shapes human perception, identity, communication and conflict styles, behaviors, and ways of thinking
  • Intercultural communication in everyday life, popular media, and other mediated discourse
  • The impact of cultural change as it relates to family, kinship and community
  • Underlying similarities and variabilities of human cultures in a current context

Why Study Conflict Resolution?

  • Bolster your ability to lead and manage diverse teams
  • Add an emphasis to an existing major of study
  • Highlight a specialization in your current or future occupation, and/or
  • Demonstrate higher-level learning in these areas to graduate schools

Certificate in Conflict Resolution Requirements

Certificate in Conflict Resolution (9 credit hours)

Complete the following:

Not all courses are offered every year. The certificate is successfully finished when all certificate courses are completed with grades of C- or better and a certificate GPA of 2.0 or above.

 

This course provides an introduction to the varied worldviews, patterns of perception, and intercultural complexities that impact effective communication within and across cultures. Students will assess and apply intercultural communication theories as they explore the following topics: the nature of culture and cultural definitions; privilege, power, and oppression in historical and contemporary U.S. society; globalization, transnational conflict, and modern technological influences; representation of cultures and identities in popular media; and the relationship between language, power, and culture.
In this course, students will be introduced to the history and evolution of conflict resolution as well as basic concepts and methods required to work through the process. Students will explore the importance of communication in a conflict resolution environment and build strategies for their own personal use.
This course provides a general introduction of culture through anthropology, with a focus on kinship and community structure. We will explore the way anthropology has offered a coherent system for understanding broader social connections. Because family, kin, and community are rapidly changing units in contemporary culture, we will study historical and current perspectives. We will consider both the western and global contexts and look at their emerging forms.

How to Apply

  1. Apply Online

    Create an account with a username and password and complete the certificates application online for admission into any of the certificate programs

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  2. Connect with an Admissions Counselor

    An admissions counselor will reach out about any next steps to get started in the certificate program.

  3. Pay Tuition Deposit

    To hold your spot, you’ll need to submit a $100 tuition deposit,* which will apply toward tuition for your first course.

    *A $100 tuition deposit is required for non-degree certificate students. The deposit is held on the student account and applied to satisfy costs of enrollment. If the student cancels or withdraws, the balance is applied first to outstanding costs and otherwise is forfeited.

  4. Enroll in Courses

    You’ll enroll in the first course of your certificate program!

Tuition and Financial Aid

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Tuition for all online certificates costs $499 per credit hour. Each class is generally three credits. The total cost for the Certificate in Conflict Resolution is $4,491 over a six-month period.

Payment plans are available. Financial aid is not available for certificates at this time.

Keep Moving Forward

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Credits you earn in this certificate program will count toward a bachelor’s degree in our Accelerated Online Degree Program. If you’re interested in learning more about applying credits to a bachelor’s degree, contact our admissions team today!

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