Course: Culture and Conflict

This course is an exercise in critical thinking, cultural exploration and self-reflection. It explores the cultural dimensions of conflict, including the role of culture in defining conflict for individuals and groups.  The dynamics of interpersonal beliefs and socialization, cross cultural conflict theory and issues related to application are also examined. Kansas State University will award 45 continuing education hours for successful completion of course requirements to those participants who paid the optional fee.

Course Expectations:
Professional Certificate 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 Professional Certificate 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 a Professional Certificate student will be provided by the individual course instructor.

K-State eID (Important step before registering)

Prior to enrolling in the course, students are required to register for a K-State eID at https://www.k-state.edu/it/eid/. During the registration process, you will be required to enter your eID. Once your registration has been processed, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for accessing your course.

Continuing education hours are not awarded for academic credit. Continuing education requirements vary from state to state and by profession. It is the responsibility of individuals earning K-State continuing education hours to verify with their licensing or accrediting body that the hours will be accepted. Kansas State University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

 Course Details:

Schedule: 10/20/2025 - 12/19/2025, Online; Mandatory Zoom sessions on Wednesdays from 7:00 - 8:00 pm.
Cost : $250.00

45 Continuing Education hours are available for an additional cost.
 

Refund/Cancellation Policy:

If you must cancel your registration, please do so by 10/17/25 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.