Course: Community Peacebuidling

This course will examine how people actively build peace in their communities and beyond. It will highlight community-centered approaches, applied peacebuilding practices, and the evolving role of AI and emerging technologies in conflict transformation. Students will engage in real-world challenges, develop practical skills, and collaborate on solutions that strengthen communities and support people building peace at local and global levels. 

Course Expectations: 
This noncredit offering incorporates academic content and learning activities derived from graduate-level coursework. As a result, participants should expect advanced material and a level of rigor and performance consistent with graduate-level study. Participants are expected to complete the required learning activities and assignments. The course instructor will provide additional guidance regarding participation requirements and expectations. The learning experience requires approximately 45 hours to complete.

 Course Details:

Schedule: 8/24/26 - 12/18/2026, Online; Zoom sessions on Thursday from 7:00 - 8:00 pm.
Registration opening soon.

Refund/Cancellation Policy:

If you must cancel your registration, please do so by 08/21/26 to receive a refund less a $25.00 cancellation fee. To cancel your registration, please send a written request to registration@k-state.edu with the program name in the subject line. Registered participants who do not cancel their registration by the refund deadline are responsible for registration fees even if they do not participate.

Kansas State University may cancel or postpone this program because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If the program is canceled, registration fees will be refunded. Fees will not be refunded if the program is held but the registrant is unable to participate and has not requested a refund by the cancellation deadline.