Conflict Resolution, Minor
Explore conflict through communication, peace studies and social justice frameworks that reveal multiple ways to understand complex challenges. Add practical communication and problem-solving skills to your major, supporting careers in education, human resources and leadership.
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Minor description
Conflict Resolution minor description
In the minor program in conflict resolution, you are introduced to theories and practices that enable you to understand, address and transform conflict while dealing with challenges at the micro and the macro levels in professional and cross-cultural contexts, and in individual and collective interactions.
Why earn a conflict resolution minor at ASU?
While many conflict-related programs approach the subject mainly through legal, political or counseling perspectives, this minor widens the lens. You also complete coursework in intercultural communication, giving you the chance to examine how culture, communication and conflict intersect.
As you build your communication skills, you can also connect with CommLab ASU.
Courses
This undergraduate minor includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The minor requires 15 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the minor, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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The minor in conflict resolution consists of 15 credit hours of coursework, of which a minimum of nine hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be earned through courses offered by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. Credit hours may not be shared between major and minor requirements. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the minor must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better.
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COM 100 Introduction to Human Communication
(SOBE)
If COM 100 is being applied toward a major requirement, a COM upper-division elective may be completed as a substitution.
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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COM 312 Communication, Conflict, and Negotiation
(CIVI)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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COM 371 Language, Culture and Communication
(GCSI)
or
COM 463 Intercultural Communication for Global Leadership and Collaboration
(GCSI)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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COM 400 Communication in Professions
or
COM 423 Facilitating Collaboration and Dialogue
or
COM 430 Leadership in Group Communication
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COM 432 Forgiveness and Reconciliation
or
COM 451 Communication and Work Relationships
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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PAX 230 Introduction to Peace Studies
(GCSI)
or
JHR 100 Introduction to Social Justice and Human Rights
(CIVI)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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Enrollment requirements
GPA Requirement: COM 312, a required course in the minor, has a minimum GPA of 2.00.
Incompatible Majors: BA in conflict resolution
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
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Careers this conflict resolution minor prepares you for
Graduates with this minor have the skills to take an interdisciplinary approach to conflict resolution while being grounded in communication. With this solid background, they are ready to pursue further education or careers in diverse areas and in relevant professions. Potential job titles include:
- arbitrator, mediator or conciliator
- educator
- guidance counselor
- human resource manager or specialist
- marriage and family therapist
- patient representative
- residential advisor
- social and community service manager
Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies
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FAB N101
sbsadvising@asu.edu
602-543-3000
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