MASTER OF ARTS PROGRAM
The concentration in Dispute Resolution provides the student with both theory and practical applications in the area and skill of negotiation and mediation. Many courts have begun to mandate the incorporation of dispute resolution into the judicial system. Private commercial providers of dispute resolution are also contributing to this growing field. As just one example, in the corporate culture, a dispute resolution concentration can enhance the value and mobility of an employee in areas such as human resources and employee relations. In educational settings, peer mediation has become an important area of focus. Dispute Resolution is proving to be a powerful alternative to the often cumbersome and expensive litigation process.
LSLW501
Ethical and Professional Issues in the Legal Environment
LSLW511
Research Methods and Analysis
LSLW600
Thesis Seminar in Legal Studies
LSLW551
Negotiation Theory and Practice
LSLW552
Mediation Theory and Practice
LSLW553
Arbitration and Other Alternative Adjudicative Processes
LSLW554
Conflict Management and Peer Mediation in Schools
LSLW555
Family Mediation
LSLW556
Dispute Resolution in the Workplace
LSLW558
Cross-Cultural Conflict Resolution
See Department Electives in General Program
Last revised April 24, 2000
