Conflict Transformation & Social Entrepreneurship, Certificate
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- Certificate Program / certificate
- Format
- In-person
- Course Info
- Curriculum Guide
- College
- Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences (BCAS)
- School/Department
- Department of Sociology
Program Contact
- Stacey Nofziger, Ph.D.
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Interim Chair, Professor
330-972-5364
Overview
The Certificate in Conflict Transformation & Social Entrepreneurship equips you with practical skills to address conflict and create sustainable solutions. This stand-alone credential complements any major or any professional goals by combining leadership, communication, and innovation education to prepare you for purposeful impact in diverse settings.
This certificate:
- Is a free-standing certificate. You may enroll for this certificate if you are a current UA undergraduate student.
- Will help you master a range of concrete, transferable skills.
- Will make you more competitive in the job market.
- Will make you more effective in any workplace.
- Aims to integrate insights from conflict transformation, social sciences and social entrepreneurship.
Admissions Requirements
Enrollment Qualifications for Current Students:
In good standing with the university GPA of at least 3.0
Have completed at least one full semester of coursework
Students pursuing any major are eligible for the certificate
Career Outcomes
This certificate strengthens any degree or profession by adding leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills employers value. Graduates are prepared to navigate conflict, design sustainable solutions, and lead with purpose in workplaces, nonprofits, community organizations, government, or entrepreneurial ventures. It also provides a strong foundation for graduate study in social sciences, law, or public policy.