Understanding Hate & Violence: Awareness, Prevention, and Action

1 Unit
Independent Study

Course Description

Gain Practical Tools to Recognize, Prevent, and Respond to Hate and Violence, Making Your Community Safer for Everyone.

This course examines the origins, manifestations, and consequences of hate and violence in society. Through the readings, videos, and engaging activities, learners will gain tools to recognize, prevent, and respond to hate-based behaviors and violence in their communities.

Offered through the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education in collaboration with the university’s School of Leadership and Education Sciences , the program prepares you to apply best practices to plan, deliver and assess character education in the classroom.

This professional development course is led by distinguished faculty from the School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES). SOLES Professional Learning (SPL) educators bring a rich blend of academic expertise and practical, real-world experience to support meaningful learning and application.

Course Details

Number of Units: 1.0 graduate level extension credits in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course is ideal for students, educators, community leaders, and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of social justice and apply it in personal, academic, and civic contexts.

Refund Policy: To receive a refund, students need to drop the course through the MyPCE@USD student account portal before midnight (11:59PT) on the third day of the course. The refund of the course fee will be returned less a processing fee of 10% of the course tuition. No refunds will be issued after this deadline.

Course Options

Course Date Units Price
EDU-X730V – 001 01 Jan 202631 Jul 2027 1 $129

Understanding Hate & Violence: Awareness, Prevention, and Action

01 Jan 202631 Jul 2027
1
$129
Independent Study

Once you have enrolled in this course, you may access Course Instructions upon logging into your account.

What You Will Learn

  • Define hate and violence in various contexts
  • Analyze psychological, sociological, and historical roots of hate
  • Evaluate the impact of hate and violence on individuals and communities
  • Apply strategies for prevention and intervention
  • Promote peace, inclusion, and empathy in personal and professional settings

INSTRUCTORS

This professional development course is led by distinguished faculty from the School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES). SOLES Professional Learning (SPL) educators bring a rich blend of academic expertise and practical, real-world experience to support meaningful learning and application.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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  • Working professionals with tight schedules
  • Students who require a specific course to meet professional development or recertification requirements
  • Students living in remote locations
  • Students who cannot easily attend courses due to injury or illness
  • Students who are self-motivated and conscientious

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