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. Portland State's graduate certificate in applied conflict resolution can help you develop the skill-set you need to effectively approach, manage, and resolve conflict between individuals, families, and groups, organizations, even nations.
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.
We combine theory and research with practical, hands-on experience, ensuring you leave the program ready to tackle conflict resolution in the real world.
Graduate Certificate in Applied Conflict Resolution at Portland State University
The Applied Conflict Resolution is a Graduate Certificate degree offered by Portland State University at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 1 year to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from September 26, 2026.
About Graduate Certificate in Applied Conflict Resolution
Disciplines
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Applied Conflict Resolution at Portland State University
Entry Requirements
- Copies of official degree certificate/diploma
- Certified translation of transcripts
- Financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study
English Requirements
- PTEMin 60
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 80
Career Opportunities after Completing Graduate Certificate in Applied Conflict Resolution
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.
Our alumni have gone on to positions involving negotiation, peace action and research, student services, and dispute resolution in the community and beyond.
Fee Information
How to Apply
- Complete the graduate application
- Send the Graduate School’s Admissions office your official academic transcripts
- Submit evidence of English language proficiency
- Provide financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study
- Depending on the individual graduate program that you are applying for, additional department requirements may include:
- Personal essay or statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation
- Standardized test scores, e.g., GRE (not required by all programs)
- Resume
- Writing samples
- Portfolio
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