Application Requirements
Cumulative GPA
Applicants must hold an accredited bachelor’s degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.00 scale; official transcripts are required. Candidates with a GPA under 3.00 will be asked to provide an explanation in an essay.
(Guidelines provided on the applications page).
Online Application
A complete online application, including a short essay, and a professional resume.
Letter of Recommendation
One professional letter of recommendation from a supervisor, colleague or professor
Short Essay Prompt
Help us understand who you are and what motivates you to acquire this Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution for Healthcare Leaders. Reflect on your experiences and expectations for the future as you address the prompts below.
- In about 500 words, please share with us who you are and why you want to study mediation and conflict resolution at this particular juncture of your career. What do you expect to gain in this program?
- Provide an instance where you faced conflict. What key lessons did you draw from this experience?
Optional questions:
- (If your GPA from your previous study is between 2.5 and 3.0). The certificate students will share a classroom with Master’s degree students. If your GPA is between 2.5 and 3.0, please explain how you plan to successfully complete the program.
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