Kansas State University

Certificate in Conflict Resolution

K-State's School of Family Studies and Human Services, in the College of Human Ecology, offers the opportunity for students to earn a certificate in conflict resolution, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Certificate in Conflict Resolution offers students the fundamentals of conflict resolution and practice. While the program is designed for students who want introductory training in the field of conflict resolution, it is also ideal for lifelong learners who already have either a bachelor's or master's degree, and would benefit from academic study of conflict analysis and resolution so they can apply their knowledge in their current professional settings. All courses are offered on campus and online (distance education).

Contact Information:
Terrie R. McCants, Program Coordinator
(785) 532-1477

309 Justin Hall

Undergraduate Certificate

It is intended that the Undergraduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution be available upon completion of the twelve (12) required course hours for the certificate. Enrolling students must be upper division undergraduates (juniors or seniors), or enroll with permission of the instructor(s).

To be awarded an undergraduate certificate, the student:

  1. must not be on probation
  2. must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher on coursework applied to the certificate
  3. must meet all the requirements of the student's certificate program
  4. must be enrolled during the semester in which the certificate requirements are completed

Courses Offered

The first course of the program must be FSHS 531, and then the student may enroll in any three of the remaining four courses.

  • FSHS 531 - Core Conflict Resolution (3)
  • FSHS 532 - Conflict Resolution Across Cultures & Contexts (3)
  • FSHS 533 - Prevention & Intervention of Violence (3)
  • FSHS 534 - Conflict in Organizations (3)
  • FSHS 535 - Divorce & Child Custody Mediation (3)

Graduate Certificate

It is intended that the Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution be available upon completion of those wishing to take the 12 required course hours for the certificate.

To be awarded a graduate certificate, the student:

  1. must not be on probation
  2. must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on graduate coursework and on coursework applied to the certificate
  3. must meet all the requirements of the Graduate School and the student's certificate program
  4. must be enrolled during the semester in which the certificate requirements are completed. Certificate programs may specify higher requirements

Application to the Graduate School will also need to be completed. To apply, visit the K-State Graduate School web site. Either degree or non-degree seeking students may apply for the certificate program.

Courses Offered

The first course of the program must be FSHS 751, and then the student may enroll in any three of the remaining four courses.

  • FSHS 751 - Conflict Resolution:Core Skills and Stgrategies (3)
  • FSHS 752 - Culture and Conflict (3)
  • FSHS 753 - Violence Prevention and Intervention (3)
  • FSHS 754 - Organizational Conflict (3)
  • FSHS 755 - Family Mediation (3)