SIT Graduate Institute

Program Information

Degree Offered

Graduate Certificate in Conflict Transformation

Format: Campus

Program Description:

Become a beacon of peace in your community and beyond.

Peacebuilders from more than 60 countries around the world have enhanced their knowledge and training in conflict transformation through SIT CONTACT programs. Designed to accommodate diverse professional and geographic needs, programs of varied duration are offered in the US, South Asia, and online. Participants undertake a powerful process of study, self-reflection, community building, and collaborative problem solving within a multicultural learning environment.

The core philosophy of the programs is embodied in one word: transformation.
We believe it is necessary to both transform the unjust institutions that are a partial cause of armed conflict, and transform ourselves as agents of change and builders of peace. That is why SIT prefers the term conflict transformation to the terms conflict management or post-conflict resolution.

Learn from internationally renowned faculty and experienced practitioners.
CONTACT faculty members bring rich experience and diverse backgrounds to the classroom, using creative teaching methods to share insights and skills. Faculty and students meet in classes and informal settings, forging enduring relationships for the shared task of building peace and promoting justice around the world.

Accreditation:

SIT is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the New England Association should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact: Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, 209 Burlington Road, Bedford, MA 01730-1433, 781-271-0022, cihe@neasc.org.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes