Restorative Justice, Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Restorative Justice at Governors State University offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding justice, accountability, reconciliation, and community healing. The program combines theoretical foundations with applied practice, allowing students to explore restorative justice in legal, educational, environmental, and community-based settings. Students examine how restorative practices can support conflict resolution, reintegration, and social responsibility across diverse institutions and populations.
Designed for working professionals and graduate students alike, the certificate strengthens skills in communication, mediation, critical analysis, and collaborative problem-solving. The Graduate Certificate in Restorative Justice at Governors State University prepares students to apply restorative practices and community-centered approaches to justice in educational, legal, organizational, and social contexts. Flexible online and hybrid delivery formats support students balancing professional and academic commitments, while coursework may also apply toward related graduate degrees in Criminal Justice, Education, or Political and Social Justice Studies.
Career Outcomes
A Graduate Certificate in Restorative Justice supports careers focused on conflict resolution, community engagement, advocacy, and systems reform. The program develops skills in mediation, leadership, and collaborative problem-solving that are valuable across educational, nonprofit, legal, and public service settings.
- Restorative Justice Coordinator – $55,000–$85,000
- Community Outreach Manager – $60,000–$90,000
- Mediator / Conflict Resolution Specialist – $57,000–$95,000
- Student Support or Dean of Culture Specialist – $55,000–$80,000
- Nonprofit Program Coordinator – $50,000–$75,000
- Community Corrections or Reentry Specialist – $50,000–$78,000
What You'll Study
Our academic catalog has detailed information about what you'll study, like courses, hours needed for completion, and other requirements.
How to Apply
You'll need certain documents and meet certain requirements in order to apply. Read about them on our admissions pages.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Graduate students at Governors State University have access to several financial aid and scholarship options to help make advanced study more affordable. To access federal student aid, including unsubsidized loans up to annual limits, graduate students must complete the FAFSA each year using GovState's school code (009145) and be enrolled at least half-time.
GovState's Scholarship Universe platform matches graduate students to institutional and external funding opportunities based on individual profiles and responses, and sends notifications when new awards are posted. Some students may also qualify for graduate assistantships, on-campus employment, or discipline-specific awards that provide tuition assistance, stipends, or both.
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- Division of Arts and Letters
- College of Arts and Sciences, E2578
- Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL 60484
- 708.534.4101
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