Continuing/Workforce Education - Spring 2013 Schedule
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MEDIATION     Eligible for Financial Aid                                    

Course and Section Number

Day

Date

Time

Hours

Room

Fee

Instructor

SCWK 2002 52101
CPS Mediation

S

TBA

9:00a-5:00p

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).

CMDR 1018 52501
INTRODUCTION TO MEDIATION

RSU

01/10-01/20

8:00a-5:00p

48

R600

$156

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, 1/10 (5-9pm), Sat, 1/12 (8am-5pm), Sun, 1/13 (8am-5pm), Thurs., 1/17 (5-9pm),Sat, 1/19 & Sun, 1/20 (8am-5pm)

DRCM 1075 52501
CURRENT ISSUES AND TRENDS; CONCENTRUC COMMUNICATION

RSU

02/28-03/10

8:00a-5:00p

48

R600

$156

Gilbert, L.

DESCRIPTION? Class Meets: Thurs. 02/28 (5pm-9pm), Sat. 03/02 (8am-5pm), Sun. 03/03 (8am-5pm), Thurs. 03/07 (5pm-9pm), Sat. 03/09 (8am-5pm), Sun. 03/10 (8am-5pm)

DRCM 2079 52501
INTERNSHIP - CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

T

01/29-04/30

5:30p-9:30p

48

DMS

$156

 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: 1/29, 2/26, 3/26, 4/30. Class meets at the:
Dispute Mediation Service
4144 N. Central Expressway. Suite 1010
Dallas, TX 75204
214-754-0022

DRCM 1074 52501
CROSS CULTURE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

M

02/04-04/22

5:30p-9:30pm

48

R600

$156

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: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22.

CMDR 1018 53502
INTRODUCTION TO MEDIATION

RSU

04/04-04/14

8:00a-5:00p

48

R600

$156

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, 4/4 (5-9pm), Sat, 4/6 (8am-5pm), Sun, 4/7 (8am-5pm), Thurs., 4/12 (5-9pm), Sat, 4/13 & Sun, 4/14 (8am-5pm).

DRCM 2071 52501
TEXAS FAMILY CODE AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

RSU

02/07-02/17

8:00a-5:00p

48

R600

$156

Shughart, M.

This course surveys the Texas Family code with particular emphasis on adoption, divorce, paternity, custody, support and childcare. This course provides a foundation of family law in order to assist practitioners when addressing  aspects of family law in mediation and conflict resolution. Class Meets: Thurs, 2/7 (5-9pm), Sat, 2/7 (8am-5pm), Sun, 2/10 (8am-5pm), Thurs., 2/14 (5-9pm), Sat, 2/16 & Sun, 2/17 (8am-5pm).

DRCM 1071 52501
INTRODUCTION TO NEGOTIATION

RSU

01/24-02/03

8:00a-5:00p

48

R600

$156

Burns, E.

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: Thurs, 1/24 (5-9pm), Sat, 1/26 (8am-5pm), Sun, 1/27 (8am-5pm), Thurs., 1/31 (5-9pm),Sat, 2/2 & Sun, 2/3 (8am-5pm).

DRCM 1073 53501
INTRODUCTION TO DIVORCE MEDIATION

RSU

04/18-04/28

8:00a-5:00p

48

R600

$156

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: 4/18 (Thurs. 5-9pm), 4/20 (Sat. 8am-5pm), 4/21 (Sun. 8am-5pm), 4/25 (Thurs 5-9pm), 4/27 (Sat. 8am-5pm), 4/28 (Sun. 8am-5pm).

DRCM 2076 53501
ADVANCED MEDIATION

RSU

05/02-05/12

8:00a-5:00p

48

R600

$156

MCGough, A.

This course focuses on the key skills and techniques required by Mediators. This course systematically covers all aspects of the mediation process, including planning, precautionary, and troubleshooting methods required in practice. Class Meets: Thurs, 5/2 (5-9pm), Sat, 5/4 (8am-5pm), Sun, 5/5 (8am-5pm), Thurs., 5/9 (5-9pm),Sat, 5/11 & Sun, 5/12 (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.