The microcredential in conflict transformation and resilience deepens students' understanding of the causes and catalysts of conflict. It provides skill-based development around opportunities to transform conflict into constructive opportunities for collaboration and innovation. Skills include negotiation, conflict mediation, interpersonal and personal peacemaking, restorative practice frameworks and restorative justice tools.
Admission Requirements
Application Deadlines
Application deadlines vary by program, please review the application deadline chart for specific programs. Other important dates and deadlines can be found by using the One Stop calendars.
Admission
The program is open to current UWM students in degree or certificate programs and non-degree or special students enrolling at UWM solely for a credit-bearing microcredential.
UWM students already enrolled in another degree or certificate (such as minimum UWM GPA) – minimum 2.75 GPA in Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required. Non-degree or special students enrolling in credit-bearing micro credentials (such as prior educational attainment, prior GPA) – minimum 2.75 GPA in Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
Credits and Courses
The required courses can be completed in any sequence.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses | ||
Select two of the following (6 credits): | 6 | |
Systems Thinking, Mapping, and Sustainability | ||
Conflict Transformation: Negotiation and Mediation Skills | ||
Conflict Analysis and Restorative Practices | ||
Total Credits | 6 |