CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
In addition to completing the certificate’s core and elective requirements, each student will complete 20 hours of service learning through the David O. McKay Center for Intercultural Understanding. No grade lower than C- will be accepted in fulfilling certificate requirements.
Core Requirements (10 hours)
- IPB 300 Intercultural Peacebuilding (3)
- IPB 400 Cultural Mediation and Facilitation (3)
- IPB 450 Advanced Cultural Mediation and Facilitation (3)
- IPB 499 Peacebuilding Colloquium (1)
Culture and Conflict—CHOOSE ONE (3 HOURS)
- ANTH 445 Issues in Current Anthropology (3)
- COMM 280 Gender and Culture (3)
- COMM 454 Conflict and Culture (3)
- HIS 301 ‘O Hawai’i (3)
- IPB 390R Special Topics in Peacebuilding (3)
- WHC 391 Narrative, Culture and Identity (3)
- WHC 440 Post Colonial Literature and Film (3)
Group Peacebuilding and Leadership—CHOOSE ONE (3 HOURS)
- BUSM 300 Leadership Principles (3)
- COMM 252 Groups, Leadership and Culture (3)
- COMM 353 Organizational Communication (3)
- IPB 390R Special Topics in Peacebuilding (3)
- PSYC 321 Organizational Behavior (3)
- PSYC 350 Social Psychology (3)
International Peacebuilding and Development—CHOOSE ONE (3 HOURS)
- ANTH 447 Applied and Developmental Anthropology (3)
- COMM 326 International Communication (3)
- ECON 350 Economic Development (3)
- ENTR 380 Social Entrepreneurship (3)
- HIST 423 Nationalism and Globalization (3)
- IPB 390R Special Topics in Peacebuilding (3)
- PMGT 300 Public Policy (3)
- POSC 470 International Relations Theory (3)
The certificate draws on a broad range of theories and techniques from the academic disciplines of anthropology, communications, cultural studies, political science, psychology, history, economics, law and business. It is designed in such a way to enhance an undergraduate major’s field of study and provide opportunities for employment in careers in the public, private and non-for-profit sectors.
Students who get a certificate will acquire an understanding of the theories of conflict and sustainable community building and development. They will also receive the skills and experience necessary to navigate the intricacies of intercultural communication and negotiation in whatever their chosen profession may be.
The certificate would be noted on the student’s transcript. Students enrolled in the program will also have opportunities to work with the David O. McKay Center for Intercultural Understanding on community and international projects and academic research in the field of intercultural understanding.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If there are any questions not listed here, please contact us at mckaycenter@byuh.edu
HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR THE CERTIFICATE?
To sign up for the Certificate, see Karen Miller in the Academic Advisors office.
To sign up for the Certificate, see Karen Miller in the Academic Advisors office.
HOW LONG DOES IT TYPICALLY TAKE TO COMPLETE THE CERTIFICATE?
The certificate can be completed with a total of 19 credit hours. This can be done in one academic year.
The certificate can be completed with a total of 19 credit hours. This can be done in one academic year.
DO I HAVE TO BE A FULL-TIME BYUH STUDENT TO BE IN THE PROGRAM?
No. The IPB program is open to non-degree seeking students and entry level classes can be taken online.
No. The IPB program is open to non-degree seeking students and entry level classes can be taken online.
IF I'M INTERESTED IN DOING THIS FOR A LIVING, IS THERE A SPECIFIC MAJOR I SHOULD CHOOSE?
Peacebuilding is an interdisciplinary field. A variety of majors found at BYUH can help you gain relevant academic background. Students in the IPB program come from many different majors including: Anthropology, Communications, Social Work, Psychology, Economics, Political Science, Entrepreneurship, Business, etc.
Peacebuilding is an interdisciplinary field. A variety of majors found at BYUH can help you gain relevant academic background. Students in the IPB program come from many different majors including: Anthropology, Communications, Social Work, Psychology, Economics, Political Science, Entrepreneurship, Business, etc.
WHAT SORTS OF PRACTICAL TRAINING DO I GET IN THE IPB PROGRAM?
The IPB program uses theory, as well as practice, to provide a well-rounded academic experience. Students who complete the program will be able to certify as mediators in virtually every state in the U.S. In addition to mediation, students can experience in facilitation, on campus and community projects, etc.
The IPB program uses theory, as well as practice, to provide a well-rounded academic experience. Students who complete the program will be able to certify as mediators in virtually every state in the U.S. In addition to mediation, students can experience in facilitation, on campus and community projects, etc.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CERTIFIED MEDIATOR?
As a certified mediator, you can operate in many professional and domestic spheres. Certification means that you can legally market yourself as a mediator in a given state.
As a certified mediator, you can operate in many professional and domestic spheres. Certification means that you can legally market yourself as a mediator in a given state.
HOW DOES THE DAVID O. MCKAY CENTER PEER MENTORING PROGRAM WORK WITH THE IPB PROGRAM?
The PMP offers IPB students to find application of theory in various fields.
The PMP offers IPB students to find application of theory in various fields.
HOW DO I APPLY TO GO ON A FIELD TRIP?
Field trip applicants are chosen by the Director of the Center. Apply here.
Field trip applicants are chosen by the Director of the Center. Apply here.