This course explores the causes, consequences, and prevention of violence across individual, family, group, and societal levels. Learners analyze theories of aggression and nonviolence, examine human rights frameworks, and apply evidence-based strategies for intervention and prevention. Emphasis is placed on fostering empathy, ethical decision-making, and trauma-informed approaches that promote nonviolent social change. Students strengthen durable skills in critical thinking, intercultural communication, and emotional intelligence while developing practical competencies in conflict diagnosis, violence assessment, and intervention planning. The learning experience requires approximately 45 hours and prepares learners to apply violence prevention principles in professional, community, and organizational settings. Successful completion of course assignments with an overall score of 80% or higher qualifies learners to earn the microcredential and a verified digital badge.

Course Expectations

Noncredit students are expected to complete the course requirements for the graduate-level program courses. Graduate level courses involve advanced material and higher expectations for course achievements/performance. It is expected that all students enrolled in the graduate-level program courses, including noncredit students, will meet the expectations set forth in the course requirements. Additional information and discussion about the expectations for your participation in the course as anoncredit student will be provided by the individual course instructor. Learning content requires approximately 45 hours to complete.To successfully complete the microcredential and earn a digital badge, you must complete course assignments and receive an overall score of 80%.