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CER0-WIR - Workplace Interpersonal Relationships Certificate
Program Overview
Program Description
<p>The Workplace Interpersonal Relationships Certificate (WIRC) is designed for those interested in learning how to navigate interpersonal relationships in the workplace by understanding the genesis of conflict and by developing strategies and mastering essential skills to address and transform conflict. Competent workers are able to embrace multiplicity of thoughts and opinions and synergize these perspectives for goal accomplishment. Consequently, this interdisciplinary certificate is inviting students at the undergraduate level to learn the basic principles, theories and skills for leading, creating change and transforming conflict.</p>
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Program Level
US
Program Code
CER0-WIR
Learning Outcomes
Assessment
Common assessments for each outcome are embedded in the required courses. This learning outcome will be assessed through the completion of the course SOCI 3374
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Understand theories, concepts and principles surrounding the causes/etiology of conflict
Assessment
Common assessments for each outcome are embedded in the required courses. This learning outcome will be assessed through the completion of the course SOCI 3370
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Develop empathy in conflictual situations and be sensitive to the disparate perspectives provided by stakeholders in managing/facilitating changes
Assessment
Common assessments for each outcome are embedded in the required courses. This learning outcome will be assessed through the completion of one of the following courses: POLS 4470 or SOCI 4405
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Have the ability to transform conflict and be a constructive change agent particularly in challenging work and community environments