Student Learning Outcomes

1. Explain and illustrate how social conflicts develop

2. Discuss and appraise multi-disciplinary conflict theories

3. Demonstrate capacity to analyze conflicts and propose transformational strategies

4. Evaluate approaches to conflict management

5. Apply conflict theory to practice

Certificate Requirements

The 12-credit, graduate-level Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) in Conflict Resolution is an educational program that allows students to engage in more in-depth study of conflict theory, concepts, and skills. To earn the certificate, students complete a required 3-credit course in the Fundamentals of Conflict Studies and 9 additional credits of graduate coursework selected from a list of accepted courses or determined with the guidance of a faculty advisor. Students may complete a general program of study, or they may concentrate their classes in one of five specialized areas of study: (1) Applied Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management; (2) Advocacy and Social Movements; (3) Collaborative Governance; (4) Environmental Public Participation and Conflict; or (5) Transnational Conflicts.

Students already in a graduate program can earn the Certificate concurrently with their master’s or doctoral degree. Mid-career managers may complete the CAS as an independent graduate program.

Questions about the certificate program and how to apply please contact the PARCC Officeby phone at 315.443.2367 or by emailto:parcc@maxwell.syr.edu