New Class Offered This Fall

mediation, conflict, and dispute resolution

POLS 4081

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00am - 9:50am

• This course examines mediation as a method of conflict de-escalation and resolution. In addition to theoretical analysis, the course provides intensive, hands-on mediation training through simulations, role plays, and applied exercise. 
• Develop practical skills in facilitation, negotiation, and de-escalation that can be used in conflict intensive settings like law, public service, human resources, public and nonprofit administration, education, healthcare, criminal justice, and organizational leadership.
• Students who successfully complete this participatory course earn academic credit and a Mediation Certificate documenting 40 hours of training that meets Texas mediation training standards.