A Summary of the ADR Certificate Program

Required courses for this program total 15 semester hours.  By wisely selecting elective courses, the ADR Certificate requirements can be incorporated into most degree programs.

COM 3325 - Intercultural Communication

A study of cultural and communication variables that impact the interaction processes between peoples.  Multiculturalism is examined during the time communication participants share ideas, information, persuasion and emotions.

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ANTH 4410 Cultural Anthropology: A Global Perspective

The comparative study of human cultures and societies through use of cross-cultural analysis of human behavior and coase studies. Major foci are comparisons between universal and culturally relative aspects of human behavior, comparative social organization, cultural change and adaptation, and contemporary global cultural problems.

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BLAW 3400 - Negotiation

An examination of the theory and practice of negotiation.   In addition to reviewing readings, students will participate in simulations and discuss negotiations cases to broaden their negotiating techniques.

POLS 4410 - American Legal System or [POLS 3300 US CONSTITUTION and COURTS]

Basic concepts of American law, judicial selection, the legal profession, court systems, criminal justice and judicial behavior.

POLS 4470 - Alternative Dispute Resolution

A survey of the theory and methods of alternative dispute resolution and conflict management, with simulation in facilitation, mediation and negotiation.  Basic skills will be taught.

POLS 4480 - Practicum in ADR

A capstone course designed to meet requirements for the Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate Program by integrating the student's prior training in alternative dispute resolution via on-site applied settings.  Students will be given applied experiences in selected public or private organizations in the community or in campus-related programs to make use of their ADR training.