If you want to earn a graduate-level credential in restorative practices without pursuing a degree, the graduate certificate provides the core learning experiences of our master's degree program. You will gain extensive knowledge and skill in restorative practices and learn tools necessary for self-evaluation and professional growth.

This option can be completed by taking four courses: two foundational courses and two electives.

Two required foundational courses

RP 500 Basic Restorative Practices (hybrid)

This cornerstone course is a hybrid of four days of professional development (offered at a growing number of locations around the world) in which you directly experience basic restorative practices. This is followed by online study in which you examine the fundamental principles of restorative practices, including readings about human emotion and behavior.

RP 525 Restorative Practices in Action (online)

Restorative Practices in Action enables you to create a project to try out the basics of restorative practices in your own professional or personal setting. You will refine your skills and enhance your understanding, while interacting online with a peer group of enthusiastic fellow students.

Electives

You will work with a faculty advisor to ensure that your personalized program provides you with graduate coursework coherent with the certificate goals.

• Online courses are available throughout the year to reduce the time and cost of commuting and travel.
• Hybrid courses combine in-person events with online coursework. Courses are offered at many locations around the world, including at the IIRP’s campus in downtown historic Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA.
• Independent study courses allow you to customize your education.

View the course catalog for course descriptions.