This intensive course is designed to train and qualify students to develop or participate in conflict mediation processes. Participants will review the growth and application of settlement options in the United States. The course focuses on both traditional and non-traditional dispute resolution options. Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation) is geared for all professionals who are focused on "interest-based bargaining." This course takes the mystery out of settlement processes and focuses on reaching reasonable solutions. Successful graduates of this non-credit course will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Topics include: Why Conflicts Escalate, Why Mediation Works, The Mediation Process, The Role of the Mediator, Coming to an Agreement, Problems Encountered in Mediation, Developing ADR Programs for Government, Business and Personal Disputes, and Divorce Settlement Mediation.

Lesson 1: Introduction, History and Origin of ADR-Mediation.

Lesson 2: Techniques for ADR: The Mediation Process & Role of the Mediator.

Lesson 3: Business Disputes, Settlement Issues in the Business Sector, Employment Disputes and Employer/Employee Relationships. Job search strategies and placement possibilities will also be discussed.

Participants will be expected to complete reading and homework assignments and will choose or be assigned project reports that deal with ADR topics. Independent project development is encouraged. Final projects will be presented for grading to The Center for Legal Studies as a prerequisite of course completion.

Formats available:

• Online
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• WESTLAW legal research access, only $75. Please call 1-800-522-7737 for more information. Order online
• Black's Law Dictionary, 3rd pocket edition, $35.
• Ballentine's Legal Dictionary and Thesaurus, $69
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• Review the material as many times as necessary for full retention of the information.
• Students benefit from direct interaction with the instructor and other students by way of email and a discussion board.
• Students have 7 weeks to complete the online course.
• Students e-mail assignments and exams
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• Students mail or fax assignments and take-home exams
• Review the material as many times as necessary for full retention of the information.
• Questions can be directed to the instructor via a toll-free number.
• Ten(10) hours of taped live lecture.
• Thirty hours of reading and writing assignments
• Students may start the course at any time and have a maximum of six months to complete the ADR Certificate Course.
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• Alternative Dispute Resolution Handbook, by Scott and Lisa Hatch, published by The Center for Legal Studies, ISBN# 0-9637248-7-8. This book is only available for purchase through CLS.
• ADR in a Nutshell, 3rd edition, by Jacqueline M. Nolan-Haley, Thomson Learning, ISBN# 978-0-314-18014-8.
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• ADR in a Nutshell, 3rd edition, by Jacqueline M. Nolan-Haley, Thomson Learning, ISBN# 978-0-314-18014-8.
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