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MEDIATION     Eligible for Financial Aid                                    

Course and Section Number

Day

Date

Time

Hours

Room

Fee

Instructor

SCWK.2002.51101
CPS Mediation

T TH

11/06-11/15

5:30p-9:30p

16

R600

$225

Martinez, K.

This 16- hour training introduces information and skills to effectively mediate disputes arising from removal of children from their family by Child Protective Services (CPS).

DRCM1071.54501
INTRODUCTION TO NEGOTIATION

RFSU

08/09-8/19

8:00a-5:00p

48

R600

$135

MCGOUGH, A.

Teaches the techniques necessary to break impasse and get an agreement. Skills include how to create an atmosphere that fosters negotiation, how to conduct difficult conversation and how to mediate “win-win situations. Class Meets: 8/9 (Thurs. 5-9pm), 8/11 (Sat. 8am - 5pm, 8/12 (Sun. 8am - 5pm), 8/16 (Thurs. 5 - 9pm), 8/18 (Sat. 8am - 5pm), 8/19  (Sun.8am - 5pm)

CMDR1018.54502
INTRODUCTION TO MEDIATION

RSU

08/23-9/09

8:00a-5:00p

48

R600

$135

MCGOUGH, A.

Defines the process of mediation, its history and development, and theories of conflict resolution and negotiation. This course fulfills the requirements of Senate Bill 1436 for mediation training in Texas. Students also learn how to be successful third party neutrals.  Class meets basic 40 hr. training requirement and TMTR standards. Class Meets: Thurs, 8/23 (5-9pm), Sat, 8/25 (8am-5pm), Sun, 08/26 (8am-5pm), Thurs., 9/6 (5-9pm),Sat, 9/8& Sun, 9/9 (8am-5pm)

DRCM2079.51501
INTERNSHIP - CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

W

08/29-11/14

5:30p-9:30p

48

DMS

$135

 TBA

Prerequisite: SOCI 2373 or DRCM 1372/DRCM 1072. Students obtain field experience conducting mediations, and dealing effectively with conflict management situations. They practice in-takes, role-play, develop marketing strategies, as well as other practical skills necessary to become a successful mediator and conflict resolver.   In addition to the seminars, students must do 32 hours of experiential activities as assigned by the instructor. Seminars Meets: 5:30-9:30pm on: Aug 29, Sept 26, Oct 24, Nov 14.
Class meets at the:
Dispute Mediation Service
4144 N. Central Expressway. Suite 1010
Dallas, TX 75204
214-754-0022

DRCM1074.51501
CROSS CULTURE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

RSU

09/13-09/23

8:00a-5:00p

48

R600

$135

REYES, P

Surveys the special characteristics of conflict based on religious,ethnic, national, or racial identity. Particular emphasis on cultural negotiations and mediations.
Class Meets: 9/13 (Thurs. 5-9pm), 09/15 (Sat. 8am - 5pm), 09/16 (Sun. 8am - 5pm), 09/20 (Thurs. 5 - 9pm),09/22 (Sat. 8am - 5pm), 09/23 (Sun.8am - 5pm)

CMDR2071.51501
DISPUTE RESOLUTION SYSTEM DESIGN

RSU

09/27-10/07

8:00a-5:00p

48

R600

$135

BURNS, E

Repeated organizational disputes lead to inefficiencies and a higher level of discord in many types of organizations including the workplace, homeowner associations, religious organizations, educational institutions, government, and many others. This course helps students learn effective dispute resolution strategies and skills to design systems that offer constructive approaches to managing organizational conflicts and using them to maximize creativity organizational development. Students will examine existing dispute resolution systems, identify important decision points, create new dispute resolution systems, or improve existing systems. Lecture, case studies, and experiential activities will expose the student to opportunities for designing dispute resolution systems. Class Meets: 9/27 (Thurs. 5-9pm), 09/29 (Sat. 8am - 5pm), 09/30 (Sun. 8am - 5pm), 10/4 (Thurs. 5 - 9pm),10/6 (Sat. 8am - 5pm), 10/7 (Sun.8am - 5pm)

DRCM2074.51501
WORKPLACE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

RSU

10/11-10/21

8:00a-5:00p

48

R600

$135

REYES, P

As workplaces continue to change, interpersonal rules of conduct become increasingly more important as a strategic management issue. This course covers the specific skills necessary for managing and preventing workplace disputes. Class Meets: Class Meets: 10/11 (Thurs. 5-9pm), 10/13 (Sat. 8am - 5pm), 10/14 (Sun. 8am - 5pm), 10/18 (Thurs. 5 - 9pm),10/20 (Sat. 8am - 5pm), 10/21 (Sun.8am - 5pm)

CMDR2003.51501
ABRITRATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

RSU

10/25-11/4

8:00a-5:00p

48

A750

$135

BURNS, E.

This course provides students with training on the very specific discipline within dispute resolution of arbitration.  Students are taught as neutral third parties, the discipline to hear and render decisions.  Arbitration is intended to avoid the formalities, delay, expense and uncertainty involved in ordinary litigation. Class Meets: 10/25 (Thurs. 5-9pm), 10/27 (Sat. 8am - 5pm), 10/28 (Sun. 8am - 5pm), 11/1 (Thurs. 5 - 9pm),11/3 (Sat. 8am - 5pm), 11/4 (Sun.8am - 5pm)

DRCM2077.51501
ADVANCED NEGOTIATION

RSU

11/8-11/18

8:00a-5:00p

48

R600

$135

MCGOUGH, A.

Prerequisite: (Introduction to Negotiation) must be completed prior to enrollment in this course.
This course moves students to a greater level of competency in both the theory and techniques of negotiation.  The negotiation process is analyzed from various perspectives.  Emphasis is on the preparatory activities and the stages of the negotiation proper, including the reaching and implementing of an agreement. Class Meets: 11/8 (Thurs. 5-9pm), 11/10 (Sat. 8am - 5pm), 11/11 (Sun. 8am - 5pm), 11/15 (Thurs. 5 - 9pm), 11/17 (Sat. 8am - 5pm), 11/18 (Sun.8am - 5pm).

CMDR1018.52501
INTRODUCTION TO MEDIATION

RSU

11/29-12/9

8:00a-5:00p

48

R600

$135

MCGOUGH, A.

Defines the process of mediation, its history and development, and theories of conflict resolution and negotiation. This course fulfills the requirements of Senate Bill 1436 for mediation training in Texas. Students also learn how to be successful third party neutrals.  Class meets basic 40 hr. training requirement and TMTR standards. Class Meets: Thurs, 11/29 (5-9pm), Sat, 12/1 (8am-5pm), Sun, 12/2 (8am-5pm), Thurs., 12/6 (5-9pm),Sat, 12/8& Sun, 12/9 (8am-5pm)

DRCM1073.51501
INTRODUCTION TO DIVORCE MEDIATION

RFSU

10/17-11/6

8:00a-5:00p

48

R600

$135

SHUGHART, M.

This course exceeds the number of contact hours required training as a mediator for family disputes. Examines the issues involved in a divorce and meets the Texas training requirement in divorce mediation. Topics include child custody, support, and property. NOTE: Eight hours in addition to those listed above are required for online or other activities outside the classroom. Class Meets: Oct. 25th (Thurs. 5-9pm), Oct. 27th (Sat. 8am-5pm), Oct. 28th (Sun. 8am-5pm), Nov.1st (Thurs 5-9pm), Nov. 3rd (Sat. 8am-5pm), Nov. 4th (Sun. 8am-5pm).

               

The Mediation Class Schedule is subject to frequent changes and updates until registration for each class.  Please check the website at www.mediatetoo.com. for the most current updates.