Graduate Certificate in Mediation and Conflict Resolution: University of San Diego – Madrid Center

The Kroc School of Peace Studies at the University of San Diego, in collaboration with the Imagine Center for Conflict Transformation, invites you to apply for the Graduate Certificate in Mediation & Conflict Resolution. This program provides an opportunity for students to participate in a semester-long full-time program that takes place partially online and partially in-person. 

The program consists of three courses: (1) Mediation, (2) Conflict Analysis & Resolution, and (3) an elective. The online portion of the program is conducted from January to May during the Spring 2024 semester, followed by a residency from May 24-June 9, 2024 at the University of San Diego Madrid campus.  

The program is open to citizens of any country, with full and partial scholarships currently available for applicants from Armenia and Azerbaijan. 

If you are interested in applying, please send a CV and a short letter explaining how you intend to use the learning from the certificate program upon return at [email protected], by October 15, 2023, or earlier. Should your credentials match the entry requirements, we will follow up with an application package. 

Who is the program for? 

The program is designed for civil society leaders, social scientists, peace and conflict practitioners and activists, and others committed to working towards conflict resolution.