Nov 03, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Peace & Conflict Resolution Certificate


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All Avila students as well as members of the public will be eligible to earn the certificate. In order to obtain the certificate, students must complete 12 credit hours from the courses listed below. Students wishing to fulfill certificate requirements with courses from another institution of higher education must obtain written approval. No more than three transfer credit hours shall apply toward earning the certificate.       

Foundation Courses (6 credit hours)


Students must complete both courses to be eligible for the certificate:

Choose two additional courses from the list below:


Outcomes


  • Develop an understanding of peace and conflict dynamics at the interpersonal, group, and global level.
  • Obtain the skills necessary for sophisticated conflict analysis, peaceful conflict management, and nonviolent communication.
  • Prepare students for success working in contexts with diverse groups of individuals

Assessment


Objectives will be assessed through a combination of written essays, examinations, and skills-based assignments in accordance with individual course syllabi.

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