This certificate includes courses that will teach you the foundational concepts and skills of victim-offender reconciliation program (VORP) development, conflict management and restorative justice. This certificate is useful for those working in roles closely tied with the justice system and community-based organizations assisting in offender transitions, victim services or other restorative justice fields.

Highlights

Career opportunities

The purpose of this program is to prepare people to become trainers and leaders in developing victim-offender reconciliation and other restorative justice programs.

Program director

Peter Smith, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Peacemaking and Conflict Studies

Admission requirements

• Application form and fee
• Orientation interview with program director
• One current professional reference form
• Statement of intent
• Official transcripts verifying BA/BS degree
• Letter of explanation if GPA is below 2.75
• Writing sample indicating graduate-level proficiency

Course listing

Core

Electives

Select one of the following