Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies

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The Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies at UNCG teaches the skills and techniques necessary to successfully manage and resolve conflicts. The curriculum employs an interdisciplinary, critical, and social justice approach to conflict theory, peace studies, research, and practice. Our courses are designed for aspiring conflict professionals and for students in other programs looking to enhance their skills through peace and conflict electives. The certificate is offered online or in person.

Who should get a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies

The Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies at UNCG prepares students for the changing nature of professions, businesses, and community services. The certificate program is for:

• Individuals who have already received a graduate degree, but would like to specialize in conflict resolution as a new area of focus.
• Individuals who possess an undergraduate degree and are seeking fundamental knowledge of conflict resolution.
• Professionals who have already earned a graduate degree, but would benefit from academic study of applications of conflict resolution in their current profession.

The Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies Student Experience

Students earning a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies can choose to study either on campus or via the fully online, asynchronous program. Any earned credits in this program can be counted toward the MA in Transformative Peace and Conflict, if the student applies for and is accepted to the master’s program at a later date.

After Receiving a Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies

Graduates of this program may work in positions or fields such as these:

• Academic Foreign Languages Translator
• Advocacy Coordinator
• Attorney
• Business Development Manager
• Case Manager
• Community Building / Organizing
• Community Relations Specialist
• Community Service Agent
• Conflict Resolution Expert or Consultant
• Counterterrorism Analyst
• Development Associate
• Diplomat / Peacebuilder
• Educator: K–12 and Higher Education
• Government Technical Representative
• Higher Education Professional
• Homeless Management Information Systems Specialist
• Human Resources & Trauma Specialist
• Humanitarian Assistant Officer
• Humanitarian Immigration Lawyer
• International Development
• Judicial Services Coordinator
• Juvenile Justice
• Law Enforcement
• Legal / Criminal Justice
• Marketing & Public Relations Assistant
• Mediator / Negotiator
• Medical / Health Care
• Nonprofit Director
• Paralegal
• Peace Practitioner
• Policy Officer or Legal Advocate
• Political Office 
• Program Manager/Director
• Recovery Services
• Residential Specialist
• Restorative Justice
• School Counselor
• Student Conduct & Alternative Resolution Specialist
• Trainer / Facilitator
• War & Defense Lecturer

Sites of employment can include:

• Government / Public
• Community
• Businesses and Corporations
• Nonprofits
• Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs)

Apply to Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies Program

Interested students should complete an online application to the UNCG Graduate School.

• For best consideration, please complete your application by July 1 for fall and by Oct. 1 for spring.
• Submit the following to the Graduate School
  • Official transcripts for all undergraduate work (whether a degree was obtained or not).
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation.
• GRE is not required
• Write a personal statement of 250-300 words regarding your goals and expectations of the program and include it with your online application.
  If considered for admission, you will take courses that explore the theoretical and historical foundations of the field, tools and frameworks of analysis, dynamics of transitional justice, and skills and tools of practice.