Cert in Dispute Resolution

This undergraduate certificate takes an interdisciplinary look at the causes, dynamics, and resolution of conflict. It is relevant for careers in legal work, social services, commerce, teaching, and public service. Courses cover approaches that include bargaining tactics, one-to-one communication, cross-cultural awareness, and restorative justice. Students learn to analyze disputes, ease tensions, and encourage constructive dialogue in settings from workplaces to international contexts. The certificate complements undergraduate majors such as politics, sociology, psychology, criminology, or business. It combines in-person and online classes for scheduling flexibility, and a 2.0 cumulative GPA is the stated minimum. The bulletin lists the detailed requirements. Prospective students can review sequencing, prerequisites, and how earned credits might apply toward other credentials at the university by consulting an advisor. Links on the program page also lead to the online application and scholarship search.