# Conflict Resolution and Mediation (Certificate of Performance)

San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Psychology

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### 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.

**Award Notes:**
A Certificate of Performance is a departmental award that does not appear on the student’s transcript. All courses must be completed within the San Diego Community College District.
This program is not eligible for federal financial aid in accordance with Federal regulations.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Conflict Resolution and Mediation Program will be able to:**

1.  Contemplate, analyze, and discuss issues related to the role of culture in conflict resolution and mediation.
2.  Think about their role in society through the use of conflict resolution and mediation.
3.  Critically think about their own values, individual biases, and personal conflict resolution style.
4.  Discover the art and science of conflict resolution and mediation.
5.  Learn and understand the core principles, values, and application of conflict resolution and mediation.
6.  Develop and enhance skills related to communication, listening and problem solving.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 15 |
| ANTH 103 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| or HUMS 118 | Diversity and Cultural Competency | 3 |
| PSYC 130 | Introduction to Community Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC 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 |