Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies Certificate

Area of Study: Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies
Degree/Certificate: Short-Term Certificate

Contact the Financial Aid Office regarding certificate eligibility.

Mission: The Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies program at Cuyahoga Community College empowers students through innovative instruction to understand and transform human conflict, promoting peace in the family, community, and world.

Learn to lead and communicate more effectively during times of conflict to influence positive, sustainable change, and transform relationships in your family, workplace, community and the world.

The intent of the certificate is to:

• Explore why conflict occurs in society - from interpersonally to internationally.
• Learn how to engage conflict in positive and constructive ways to promote sustainable peace.
• Enhance communication skills to improve leadership effectiveness in diverse contexts.

Skills and Abilities Developed in Certificate

• Leadership - cultural awareness, conflict intelligence, consensus building, group facilitation
• Business - effective communication, management, negotiation
• Human & Social Services - de-escalation, active listening, mediation
• Additional competencies - tranformational thinking, decision making, compassion & empathy

Fall 2019 Core Course Schedule

POL 2020 Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies (3 credits - Formally POL 1040)

West Campus, M/W 12:30PM-1:50PM, CRN 85359
Metro Campus, T/Th 12:00PM-1:20PM, CRN 85522

POL 2040 Conflict Resolution Skills (3 credits)

East Campus, M 6:00PM-8:50PM, CRN 85565
West Campus, Th 6:00-8:50PM, CRN 81480

POL 2140 Implementing Peace Studies and Conflict Management (3 credits)

West Campus, Web CRN 82830 (POL 1040 & 2040 Prerequisites)

Costa Rica Study Abroad

Summer 2020 Study Abroad - The Social, Historical, and Political Implications of Peace in Costa Rica

Application will open in Fall 2019.

Applications are due February 2020. Submitting an application does not guarantee selection for the Study Abroad experience. Applicants will be contacted by late February and advised of their selection status.

The cost of the trip is approximately $2,400 (It will be no more than this, and may be significantly less depending on flights). This does not include tuition for the POL 2050 summer course.

All applicants will be assessed and considered for partial scholarship funding toward the trip cost. (This takes place during the application review period in mid February.)

A nonrefundable deposit of $400 is required by March 1st. You will be contacted by Tyler Olson (Tyler.Olson@tri-c.edu) regarding the exact process for this.

Additional Information

Transfer Opportunities:

We currently have an articulation agreement with Kent State University' School of Peace and Conflict Studies and John Carroll University's Peace, Justice and Human Rights program. 

Professional Development and Employment Resources:

• Idealist.org
• Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies
• Mediate.com
• Peace and Collaborative Development Network

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please view the disclosure for this program.