Main navigation
- Programs
- Subjects
- Universities
- Destinations
- Advice
UMass Boston's Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution equips you with essential skills in mediation, collaborative decision-making, and problem-solving. Specialize in diverse areas including court mediation, restorative justice, intercultural disputes, peacebuilding, as well as organizational and international conflicts.
Career Opportunities and Skill Development
Our graduate programs in Conflict Resolution deliver both theoretical knowledge and practical abilities to enhance your professional path or facilitate a career change. Graduates pursue careers across various sectors such as corporate, public service, academia, healthcare, and global humanitarian efforts.
Key Program Advantages
Benefit from small class sizes that promote strong faculty-student connections
Examine conflict dynamics across personal, workplace, cultural, and global contexts
Work alongside our distinguished faculty of academics and professionals dedicated to student achievement
Acquire real-world experience through court mediation, restorative justice initiatives, and conflict resolution internships
Broaden your professional connections and expertise through program-organized lectures, conferences, and special events
Take advantage of convenient evening and weekend course offerings
This 12-credit graduate certificate can be finished in one year with full-time enrollment (two courses per term) or through part-time study. Credits are transferable to the Conflict Resolution master's program upon successful admission.