Certificate Programs in the College of 
Humanities and Social Sciences

Kennesaw State University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers two certificate programs: (1) Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is offered through the Department of Political Science and International Affairs, and (2) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is offered through the Department of Sociology, Geography, and Anthropology. Both certificate programs require five courses totalling 15 credit hours. For further information and applications for admission, contact the appropriate department.

Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Certificate in Geographic Information Systems

College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of Political Science and International Affairs
(770) 423-6227

Conflict occurs in many different situations: between and among members of a family; between labor and management; in political parties, religious groups, formal organizations and nations; and even within a single mind. The actors in a conflict can be individuals, social groups, formal organizations, or political and social institutions. Consequently, the development of skills for peaceful and nonlegal conflict resolution or management should be an essential element of a person's formal education.

A certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) will offer fully-admitted KSU students the opportunity to develop skills that are helpful no matter what major they pursue or
which line of work they choose. Students are required to receive at least a "C" in these five
courses totalling 15 credit hours in order to receive the certificate. Applications for admission to the Program are available in the office of the Department of Political Science and International Affairs.
 

COM  3325	    Multicultural Communication 				 
 or  COM  3345    Discussion Methods				
BLAW 3400	    Negotiation				
POLS 4410	   American Legal System				
POLS 4470	  Alternative Dispute Resolution				
POLS 4480	  Practicum in Alternative Dispute Resolution				

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Certificate in Geographic Information Systems

College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Department of Sociology, Geography, and Anthropology
(770) 423-6739

A Geographic Information System is a computer-based system which provides information using geographically-referenced data. Computerized maps of various data (e.g. demographics, statistics, soils, vegetation) are overlaid to produce useful geographic information to decision makers. GIS can provide locational information that may be used for future planning. It is an invaluable tool in urban and regional design, marketing and industrial location and is providing government services.

Applications for admission to the program are available in the office of the Department of Sociology, Geography, and Anthropology.
 

GEOG 3305	Introduction to Cartographic Processes				
GEOG 3315	Introduction to GIS (GIS I)				
GEOG 4405	Advanced GIS (GIS II)				 

Choose one from of the following:				
GEOG 3300	Urban Geography
GEOG 3320	Political Geography 
GEOG 3330	Economic Geography 
GEOG 4410	Introduction to Remote Sensing

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