Conflict Resolution Education Minor

Program Summary

Program: Secondary Education 6–12

Program Option: Conflict Resolution Education Minor

Credential(s): Minor

Credits: 15

100% Online Option: No
On-campus/Blended Option: No

This interdisciplinary minor prepares students to effectively manage conflict and promote positive interactions in educational and youth-centered settings. Through coursework in human development, peace education, restorative justice, and cultural dynamics, students develop practical skills to support constructive dialogue and problem-solving. Whether pursuing careers in non-profits, teaching, counseling, or community programs, graduates will be equipped to create supportive learning environments and apply practices that strengthen relationships and improve outcomes for young people.

Educational leadership
Non-profits
Teaching
Juvenile justice
Counseling
Community programs

Develop leadership tools to support dialogue and understanding.
Build confidence in navigating contemporary issues from multiple viewpoints.
Gain practical facilitation skills to lead discussions on difficult, complex, and sensitive topics.
Develop strategies for managing group dynamics and collaborative problem-solving.

Core Courses (9 credits)

CONF 300: Conflict Resolution Techniques and Practice (3 credits)
CONF 408: Global Peace Education (3 credits)
SEED 440: Human Development, Learning, and Teaching (3 credits)

Supporting Courses (6 credits)

Select two (2) of the following courses:

CONF 302: Culture, Identity, and Conflict (3 credits)
CONF 320: Interpersonal Conflict Analysis and Resolution (3 credits)
CONF 325: Dialogue and Difference (3 credits)
CONF 329: Community Engagement and Collaborative Problem Solving (3 credits)
CONF 337: Restorative Justice (3 credits)
CONF 392: Youth and Conflict (3 credits)
CONF 425: Mediating Conflict (3 credits)
CONF 435: Building Peace in Divided Societies (3 credits)
SEED 367: Teaching History and Social Science in the Secondary School (3 credits)
SEED 370: Young Adult Literature in Multicultural Settings (3 credits)
SEED 405: Teaching and Learning Difficult Histories (3 credits)
SEED 406: LGBTQ Issues in Education (3 credits)
SEED 408: Creating Advocacy with Adolescent Learners (3 credits)
SEED 422: Foundations of Secondary Education (3 credits)

Total credits: 15

For information on loans and scholarships, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid. For information regarding grants, tuition waivers, and other merit aid, please inquire with your graduate department. Also, many school districts offer tuition reimbursement options. Speak to your employer for more information.

For academic advising questions, contact Jordan Emely at https://carterschool.sitemasonry.gmu.edu/profiles/jemely.

Program Summary

Program: Secondary Education 6–12

Program Option: Conflict Resolution Education Minor

Credential(s): Minor

Credits: 15

100% Online Option: No
On-campus/Blended Option: No

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Potential Careers

Skills to Lead, Teach, and Facilitate

Core Courses (9 credits)

Supporting Courses (6 credits)

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Secondary Education 6-12

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