Certificate in Advanced Conflict Resolution Practice
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Conflict Resolution Practice offers students the fundamentals of applied conflict resolution and advanced training in the conflict resolution "skill-set." It is intended to meet the needs of those individuals who seek more expertise in conflict resolution and are mainly interested in becoming practitioners in the field. It may also be appropriate for professionals who have already earned a graduate degree in their professional area, but who would benefit from academic study of applications of conflict analysis & resolution in their current profession.
Program Format
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Conflict Resolution Practice is offered in both residential and distance learning formats. These flexible formats allow mid-career working adults and those unable to attend the residential program, to study conflict resolution in a creative, rigorous, and structured fashion. Students enrolled in the distance learning program participate in Residential Institutes on the main campus twice per year, as well as online Web-based courses.
Students may enroll full or part time, taking three to nine credit hours per term. Students who attend full-time can expect to complete the program in 10 months. Part-time students will complete the program in 16 months. Summer attendance is mandatory.
Certificate Information
(15 Credits)
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| CARM 5040 | Communication Dynamics in Dispute Resolution: The Human Factor | 3 |
| CARM 5100 | Mediation Theory and Practice | 3 |
| CARM 5140 | Negotiation Theory and Practice | 3 |
| CARM 6000 | Organizational Conflict: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| CARM 6140 | Facilitation Theory and Practice | 3 |
Below is a sample of a degree plan for a full-time student who begins their studies in Fall term. Degree plans will be modified based on a student's enrollment date and pace of study.
Table 1: Degree Plan: 15 credits hours
| FALL (AUGUST) | |
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CARM 5040 |
CARM 6140 |
| WINTER (JANUARY) | |
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CARM 5100 |
CARM 5140 |
| SUMMER (MAY) | |
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CARM 6000 |
CARM 6140 Graduation & Celebration |
| 1 | Completed NSU Graduate Application and $50 Non-refundable Application Fee |
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Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. Official transcripts from all schools attended and/or agency evaluation of foreign degree. |
| 3 | Please briefly explain (500 word minimum) why you are interested in the program to which you are applying for, as well as your professional goals, your assessment of your abilities to manage the challenges of graduate school, and any other information you would like to provide. The personal statement helps us get to know you beyond the objective data provided in review of your course grades and other objective information. It also demonstrates your ability to communicate your thoughts in a professional, organized and succinct manner. |
| 4 | An academic writing sample (it can be an academic paper, submitted journal writing, or a piece of professional writing). |
| 5 | Submit (1) Letter of Recommendation |
| 6 | A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher in last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework or a master's degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better. |
| 7 |
For non-native English speakers and graduates of foreign institutions (where English is not the primary language instruction). Demonstrate English-language proficiency is required through one of the following options:
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Terry Savage, Ph.D.
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Elena Bastidas
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Brett McAllisterDirector of Graduate AdmissionsEmail: bmcallis@nova.edu |
ENTRY TERM (START) |
DEADLINE DATE |
| Fall (August) | July 19th, 2024 |
| Winter (January) | November 17th, 2023 |
| Summer (May) | April 12th, 2024 |
Graduate Open House
Join us on Friday, October 16th at 5:30 PM EST to learn more about Conflict Resolution studies, including careers within the field, NSU graduate degree offerings, and the application process.
This event is free and open for all to attend. You may register for the Open House here.
Program directors and department faculty from the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies and NSU Halmos College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Admissions will be in attendance to answer your questions about your program(s) of interest.