Conflict Resolution and Mediation
Certificate of Achievement Conflict Resolution · San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
The Conflict Resolution and Mediation Certificate offers an interdisciplinary, theoretical, philosophical and applied approach for students to enter into the academic and/or professional fields related to Conflict Resolution and Mediation. Students explore the impacts of culture, intra and inter-group communication, conflict resolution and mediation. Students gain theory and practice to address conflicts in a personal, local, national and international level. The Conflict Resolution and Mediation program allows students access to professional experience with an organization working within a related field through participation in the required Field Work course.
Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Conflict Resolution and Mediation Program will be able to:
- Contemplate, analyze, and discuss issues related to the role of culture in conflict resolution and mediation.
- Think about their role in society through the use of conflict resolution and mediation.
- Critically think about their own values, individual biases, and personal conflict resolution style.
- Discover the art and science of conflict resolution and mediation.
- Learn and understand the core principles, values, and application of conflict resolution and mediation.
- Develop and enhance skills related to communication, listening and problem solving.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR: | 18 | |
| ANTH 103 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| orHUMS 118 | Diversity and Cultural Competency | 3 |
| PSYC 130 | Introduction to Community Psychology | 3 |
| orPSYC 166 | Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 |
| PEAC 102 | Nonviolence and Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| CRES 101 | Conflict Resolution and Mediation | 3 |
| CRES 102 | Mediation Skills | 3 |
| CRES 276 | Field Work in Conflict Resolution and Mediation | 3 |