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In today’s dynamic landscape, mastering the art of negotiation and mediation, understanding the complexities of conflict management, being familiar with dispute system design and recognizing a path forward with restorative justice are the key to thriving in the next step of your career.

Designed for both legal and nonlegal professionals, our 100% online, credit-bearing graduate certificate is flexible to meet the needs of the full-time working professional and provides a path for continued learning. Under the guidance of experienced professors, you will learn and practice the conflict management skills that are valued in organizational leaders.

Our Commitment to You

By the end of this program, you will be able to:

  1. Negotiate agreements using a problem-solving or positional approach as appropriate
  2. Mediate conflicts
  3. Create an environment conducive to emotional self-regulation and effective problem solving during divisive conversations
  4. Advise individuals and organizations regarding ongoing conflict or conflict processes
  5. Lead teams in preventing and resolving conflict

Curriculum

To successfully complete the Certificate in Conflict Management, one must complete 4 courses/8 credit hours. This program features three entry terms – spring, summer, and fall, and you can control your rate of pursuit by completing one course per term or stretching your studies over two or three terms. The program is offered exclusively online.

Knowledge You Will Acquire

  • Problem-Solving Negotiation Skills: Learn to negotiate effectively and confidently by exploring and practicing negotiation theory and strategies.

  • Restorative Processes in Conflict Resolution: Discover and apply restorative processes used by indigenous communities and now modern institutions to build trust and community, strengthen relationships, resolve conflict, and repair harm.

  • Dispute System Design: Explore real-world dispute systems used by organizations and institutions to manage and prevent conflict. Learn to design effective systems to address conflict in your field.

  • Mediation and Turning Conflict Conversations into Dialogue: Help people communicate across differences and resolve disputes by learning and practicing the skills of a mediator. Understand models of mediation, mediator ethics and how mediation can be used in many settings.

Tuition and Fees

The School of Law and Loyola’s Office of Student Financial Assistance are committed to helping you secure the necessary financial resources to make your legal education at Loyola affordable.

Admission and Application

To apply for the Certificate in Conflict Management program, you must possess a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.

 

Dates and Deadlines

Fall Term

Application Deadline

August 1

Spring Term

Application Deadline

December 1

Summer Term

Application Deadline

April 1

FAQ

How does a certificate impact my admission to a degree program?

Completion of the certificate does not guarantee admission to the degree programs. You must amend your certificate application materials and provide additional references and statements of purpose to be considered for admission to a degree program.

Can I transfer my graduate certificate credits into a degree program?

If admitted to one of Loyola’s Master of Jurisprudence (MJ) programs, you may be eligible to transfer all or some (depending on the degree program you’d seek application to) of the credit hours completed as part of your certificate program towards the degree.

What can I expect from the online learning experience?

Loyola’s online courses are taken by professionals from a number of industries, including banking, marketing, health care, and higher education. Students join the program at various points in their careers, and each student brings a unique background to our programs.

Courses are taught by adjunct and full-time faculty members at Loyola as well as by leading practitioners, all of whom are experts in their fields. Each course is organized to teach key substantive areas and practical skills. All courses are offered online through Loyola’s learning management system (Sakai) and consist of reading assignments, recorded lectures, quizzes or exams, bulletin board assignments, writing assignments, and live classes. Course materials are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

To learn more about state and international authorization of programs, please refer to our State and International Authorization page. To learn more about the accreditation of Loyola University Chicago and its schools, as well as information about professional licensure, visit our Accreditation page.