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2016-2017 University Catalog

Collaborative Leadership in Community Planning Graduate Certificate


Banner Code: CA-CERG-CARC

School/Department: School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution   

This 15-credit program is specifically tailored to provide students with practical knowledge of conflict analysis and resolution relevant to their focused areas of work. Designed for midcareer professionals studying in a cohort environment, the certificate programs integrate conflict analysis and resolution theory, research, and practical technique. These programs use intensive course sessions, lecture, seminar, and applied mentored learning in real and simulated situations to prepare students to use conflict analysis and resolution approaches in their work in a variety of fields.  The Collaborative Leadership in Community Planning Certificate covers designing collaborative processes to work with diverse stakeholders to build meaningful and lasting shared agreements in land use, development or other community planning contexts.

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting all admission requirements for graduate study, applicants must submit an undergraduate transcript showing completion of an undergraduate degree or equivalent, a cover letter specifying interest in the program, two letters of recommendation, and a curriculum vitae or résumé indicating relevant work experience.

In addition, prior work experience in areas related to the chosen graduate certificate is desirable. GRE or other standardized test scores are not required but may be submitted. The TOEFL is required of international students. For more information, see Admission of International Students  in the Admissions  section of this catalog. Although students may enter the program in either the fall or spring semester, they are strongly encouraged to participate fully in the cohort learning experience by enrolling for the fall semester, taking two courses in the fall and two in the spring, and completing their certificate with the final course in the summer.  The capstone course is only offered in the summer, students admitted for the spring term should expect their certificate program to take at least 18 months.

Please note that some courses for this graduate certificate are offered only in Saturday and Sunday sessions. Please check the Schedule of Classes for each term to identify course meeting dates, and specific add/drop dates for these partial semester courses.

The Collaborative Leadership in Community Planning Graduate Certificate may only be pursued on a part-time basis, unless a student is concurrently enrolled in another degree program or takes additional courses over those required for the certificate program.

Certificate Requirements


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Application of any other course toward fulfillment of the elective requirement must be approved by the Certificate Program Director.

Total: 15 credits