Courses

In this course, you will learn communication theories and acquire interpersonal skills that are useful in understanding, analyzing, and managing conflict. The relational, emotional, and substantive aspects of conflict will be addressed, including the influences of gender, culture, power, and forgiveness at the interpersonal, group, community, and global levels. Through this practice-based approach, you will attain communication and conflict resolution skills, models, and procedures that are pragmatic as well as theoretical. Completion will meet the Kansas Office of Dispute Resolution's requirements for approval in core mediation: the Dispute Resolution Act, K.S.A. 5-501 and Rule 912. Kansas State University will award 45 continuing education hours for successful completion of course requirements to those participants who paid the optional fee.


January 21, 2025 to May 18, 2025
This microcredential equips learners with an understanding of divorce mediation, a practice that began in the early 1970s. Mediation allows couples to create their divorce settlements through a cooperative, confidential, and private process that prioritizes the current and future needs of parents and children. It recognizes divorce as a family issue rather than a legal one, empowering those involved to take responsibility for solving their problems. The course covers the multidimensional aspects of divorce, including the legal, emotional, personal values, and individual needs and interests. Unlike the adversarial legal approach, which views divorce as a contest focused solely on legal issues, mediation seeks to address the holistic needs of the family.Learners will explore the role of mediation in resolving family conflicts, with specific discussions on elder mediation, parent-adolescent mediation, and the option of conducting mediation online. This microcredential provides a comprehensive overview of mediation as a constructive alternative to traditional divorce proceedings. Kansas State University will award 45 continuing education hours for successful completion of course requirements to those participants who paid the optional fee.


January 21, 2025 to May 16, 2025
The online course introduces students to the grant development process and provides an overview of what happens after a grant is awarded. At the end of the course, students will have completed a fundable proposal. Learners will receive eight weeks of intensive instruction by Dr. Elaine Johannes, Professor in Community Health & Extension Specialist and will have the opportunity of earning a microcredential and digital badge. Kansas State University will award 45 continuing education hours for successful completion of course requirements to those participants who paid the optional fee.


January 21, 2025 to March 14, 2025
This online course is two synchronous classes. The class resource materials are available the week before and several weeks afterwards.


September 24-26, 2024, 1:30 - 4:30 PM
November 5-7, 2024, 1:30 - 4:30 PM
December 3-5, 2024, 6:00 - 8:30 PM
This course provides an overview of the theories, methods, and practice issues involved in identifying and assessing sources of conflict. Students will learn about organizations, organizational development, causes and sources of conflict within organizations, dispute systems design, and how conflict resolution professionals work as interveners and agents of change. Kansas State University will award 45 continuing education hours for successful completion of course requirements to those participants who paid the optional fee.


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Gain the expertise to help you identify students who are struggling with reading challenges associated with dyslexia and develop a toolkit to ensure every student has the instruction needed to aid them in their literacy journey. Engage in strategies that will specifically sequence reading skills to improve comprehension, fluency, phonics and phonemic awareness. Learn pedagogical techniques that are evidence-based and specifically tailored to address dyslexia-related challenges.


October 14, 2024 to November 15, 2024
November 18, 2024 to December 20, 2024
January 6, 2025 to February 7, 2025
February 10, 2025 to March 14, 2025
March 31, 2025 to May 2, 2025
June 2, 2025 to July 4, 2025