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.

This certificate, which began in 2010, will provide the student with the theory and skills of conflict resolution and with an opportunity to implement this knowledge in the community. This unique program is the first of its kind at an Ohio community college.

The intent of this certificate is to:

• Provide a background in the core theory of conflict management and peace studies
• Provide the skills of conflict management
• Provide students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a community setting through service learning.

Fall 2018 Core Course Schedule

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

West Campus, M/W 12:30PM-1:50PM, CRN 81657
East Campus, T 6:00PM-8:50PM, CRN 81856
Metro Campus, T/TH 12:00PM-1:20PM, CRN 83009

POL 2040 Conflict Resolution Skills (3 credits)

West Campus, TH 6:00-8:50PM, CRN 81633

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

West Campus, Web CRN 83118 (POL 1040 & 2040 Prerequisites)

Summer 2019 Study Abroad - The Social, Historical, and Political Implications of Peace in Costa Rica

Application available in November 2018.

Important Program Information

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 Opportunities:

• 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.