Build Skills to Navigate and Resolve Conflict
The Undergraduate Certificate in Conflict Analysis and Resolution at Indiana University Southeast offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the roots, dynamics, and resolution of conflict in today’s interconnected world. Whether you’re pursuing a career in law, social services, business, education, or government, this certificate equips you with critical tools to identify, analyze, and resolve conflicts in personal, professional, and global settings. You'll gain insight into how power, communication, and culture influence conflict—and how to respond with empathy and effectiveness.
Study Mediation, Negotiation, and Peacebuilding
Courses explore a variety of conflict resolution frameworks and practices, including negotiation strategies, interpersonal communication, intercultural understanding, and restorative justice. You’ll learn how to assess disputes, mediate tensions, and foster constructive dialogue in environments ranging from the workplace to the international stage. The program encourages hands-on learning through case studies, simulations, and role-playing exercises that build your confidence and competence in managing conflict.
Flexible Coursework for Any Major
This certificate is available as a complement to your undergraduate degree and fits well alongside majors in political science, sociology, psychology, criminology, or business. With a combination of in-person and online courses, it’s structured to support your academic progress while offering scheduling flexibility. Courses are taught by experienced faculty committed to preparing students for real-world challenges.
Certificate Information
120 Credit hours
Minimum culumulative GPA of 2.0
Hybrid (combination of in-person and online classes)
Certificate requirements
Please visit the IU Southeast Bulletin website for specific certificate requirements.
Career information
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), undergraduate certificates are a great way to fast-track your career in an affordable way.
When time and money are a major concern, certificates allow recipients to gain skills in their field of choice in a relatively short period of time, usually less than a year, and for a price that won’t break the bank.
Many of IU Southeast’s certificate programs are stackable – meaning that you can use the credit hours earned for your certificate toward an associate or bachelor degree program.