Overview

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Within this Applied Conflict Resolution graduate certificate from Portland State University, we combine theory and research with practical, hands-on experience, ensuring you leave the program ready to tackle conflict resolution in the real world.

In today's increasingly divided world, understanding the root causes of conflict and how to peacefully resolve it are sought-after skills in many fields.

You can use the certificate as a stepping stone in your profession, or as a distinctive credential that can help you advance in your career, whether you work in education, business, government, counseling, social work, or human resources.

In the practicum Applied Conflict Resolution program from Portland State University, you'll benefit from our faculty's areas of expertise, learn different assessment methods, and put the knowledge and skills you've learned in your coursework into action. You can work with individual community organizations or groups, or in more of a team format — even using your current employment or community connections to fulfill the requirement.

Career opportunities:

In as little as two to three terms, you can learn effective techniques for engaging and transforming disputes in organizational and community life.

PSU's certificate in applied conflict resolution can prepare you to enter or advance in fields as diverse as human resources, policing and corrections, education leadership and student services, ombuds, patient advocacy, humanitarianism, and non-governmental organizations. You'll also be prepared for jobs involving research, program development, and program evaluation.

The alumni have gone on to positions involving negotiation, peace action and research, student services, and dispute resolution in the community and beyond.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Conflict Resolution

Practicum

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-30 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-31 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

22 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portland, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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General requirements

To be considered for regular admission, applicants must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or the equivalent (on the U.S. 4.0 scale) from the degree granting institution(s). Applicants who have earned 9 or more letter-graded graduate credits must have a minimum graduate GPA of 3.0 or the equivalent; this graduate GPA supersedes the undergraduate GPA.
Résumé/CV: A one-page resume indicating your employment background, educational accomplishments, and community experience.
Statement of Purpose: In an essay of 750 to 1,000 words, please describe your interest in and goals for studying the field of conflict resolution.
Writing Sample: A writing sample (up to two) of at least 10 pages in length that is reflective of your current writing ability, preferably from an academic or professional setting.
References: Submit contact information for at least three references

Tuition Fees

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8964 USD / year

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8964 USD / year

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6012 USD / year

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Living costs

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1271 - 2262 USD / month

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