PGCert in Dispute Resolution

This graduate-level certificate from Kansas State University centers on the dynamics of disagreement and the methods used to settle it peacefully. Students practice recognizing how others see a situation, encouraging mutual respect and building cooperation, so that outcomes rest on shared problem solving instead of one side holding more power. Courses are offered online and taught by faculty who also work on campus. Learners who want the material without academic credit can enroll in a noncredit professional version of the same courses, and that route does not require admission to the university. The knowledge is useful for work in social services, business, politics, psychology, advocacy, criminal justice and communication.