Certificate in Conflict Resolution (CR)
Purpose
This certificate was developed to prepare a variety of professionals to become more competent in conflict resolution skills. Conflict is inevitable in society, government, and business and employers are increasingly seeking individuals with skills in negotiation and conflict resolution. The Conflict Resolution (CR) certificate will educate individuals to respond to conflict and provide collaborative problem-solving services which can produce sustainable, expansive, and just outcomes. This certificate is open to all students, regardless of major. Students already enrolled in a degree granting program should seek guidance from their Academic Advisor or Certificate Coordinator to see how these credits correlate with their chosen major. Students must complete the Undergraduate Certificate Program form so that the certificate will appear on their transcript.
Note: Students are held to all prerequisite requirements; some students may require more than 5 courses to complete this certificate.
Curriculum
Certificate Pre-requisites:
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| OR | |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Course Requirements: (9 credits)
Electives (6 credits)
Two electives are also required to earn the Conflict Management Certificate. Approved courses are listed below. Students may be able to substitute courses from their degree program, depending on their major. Please check with the Certificate Coordinator.
Select two courses from the following:
Psychology
| PSY 309 | Interpersonal Communication Skills | 3 |
| PSY 315 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| PSY 322 | Wellness in the Workplace | 3 |
| PSY 461/ORG 302 | Topics in PSY: Psychology of Leadership | 3 |
| PSY 412 | Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| PSY 472 | Bullying | 3 |
| PSY 475 | Topics in PSY: Violence in the Workplace | 3 |
| PSY 481 | Domestic Violence | 3 |
| PSY 490 | Internship in Behavioral Science (Psychology Majors) | 3 |
| ORG 311 | Organizational Behavior, Change, and Development | 3 |
| ORG 475 | Special Topics: Violence in the Workplace | 3 |
| ORG 490 | Internship in Organizational Dynamics | 3 |
Behavioral Science
| SOC 302 | Marriage and the Family | 3 |
| SOC 304 | Ethnic Groups and Minorities | 3 |
| SOC 469 | Step-Parenting & Blended Families | 3 |
| SOC 490 | Internship in Behavioral Science (Behavioral Science majors) | 3 |
Criminal Justice
Human Resource Management
| BBM 490 | Internship in Business Management | 3 |
| HRM 300 | Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining | 3 |
Total credits for the CR: 15