Knowing how to prevent and respond to violence is useful in every aspect of life, from the workplace and community to personal situations.
Kansas State University’s 15-credit undergraduate certificate in nonviolence studies teaches strategies, tactics and tools to help resolve problems without violence.
The program focuses on getting ahead of violence by exploring the conditions that lead up to potentially violent situations and identifying ways people can help change those conditions on both a local and global level.
Natalie Byington ’13 completed the online certificate program and serves as a manager, educating her employees in nonviolence techniques. She says that as a society, we learn that conflict is bad, but the program has taught her that constructive conflict can change the world for the better.
“I think it is important for everyone to have a knowledge of nonviolence studies,” Byington said. “It allows people to work together, have an alternate method to violence and not demean those we are in conflict with.”
The program also examines why people care about human rights, social justice and how to change the world, environment and personal relationships for the better.
Learn more about the nonviolence studies undergraduate certificate.