Program Overview

Conflict Management Certificate

The Conflict Management Certificate is designed for legal and non-legal learners, focusing on negotiation, conflict management, mediation, dispute system design, and restorative justice. This certificate program equips leaders, managers, and individuals with essential skills to understand, manage, resolve, and prevent conflict.

Overview

Conflict Management and Negotiation skills are crucial for effective leadership and management. The Certificate in Conflict Management offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers various aspects of conflict resolution, including dispute system design, mediation, problem-solving negotiation skills, and restorative processes in conflict resolution.

Related Programs

• Master's: Trial Advocacy, Appellate Advocacy, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (LLM)
• Certificate: Advocacy Certificate

Curriculum

Students can start their studies in fall, spring, or summer and pace their studies as they wish, taking a minimum of 2 credits (one course) per term. The program requires a total of 8 credit hours.

Courses

The following courses are required for the Conflict Management Certificate:

• LAW 937: Dispute System Design (2 hours)
• LAW 938: Mediation & Turning Conflict Convo into Dialogue (2 hours)
• LAW 939: Problem-Solving Negotiation Skills (2 hours)
• LAW 940: Restorative Processes in Conflict Resolution (2 hours) Total Hours: 8

Suggested Sequence of Courses

A suggested sequence of courses is provided to help students plan their studies:

• Term 1:
  • LAW 937: Dispute System Design (2 hours)
  • LAW 938: Mediation & Turning Conflict Convo into Dialogue (2 hours)
• Term 2:
  • LAW 939: Problem-Solving Negotiation Skills (2 hours)
  • LAW 940: Restorative Processes in Conflict Resolution (2 hours) Total Hours: 8

Degree Requirements

To earn a Certificate in Conflict Management, students must complete a total of 8 credit hours. For a complete list of degree requirements, academic calendars, and registration process, students should visit the Registrar. Full course descriptions are available upon request.

Graduate & Professional Standards and Regulations

Students in graduate and professional programs can find their Academic Policies in Graduate and Professional Academic Standards and Regulations under their school. Any additional University Policies supersede school policies.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the Conflict Management Certificate program, students will be able to:

• Negotiate agreements using a problem-solving or positional approach as appropriate.
• Mediate conflicts.
• Communicate to create an environment conducive to emotional self-regulation and effective problem-solving during divisive conversations.
• Advise individuals and organizations regarding ongoing conflict or conflict processes.
• Lead teams in preventing and resolving conflicts.