MA/MS in Dispute Resolution

Students in this master of arts learn to settle disputes among individuals and groups, from households to whole communities. Careers named include HR work, ombudsperson roles, facilitation, investigation, policy analysis, contract negotiation and claims adjusting. The program is fully online. Students attending full time can finish in just over a year, while a part-time route takes two. Starts are available in fall, spring and summer. Sample courses include conflict simulation, facilitation and negotiation tactics. Applicants submit an online application, transcripts, a resume, a letter of intent and a fee. The university states that this program is outside American Bar Association approval, since only its paralegal program carries that approval. The college responsible is the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, and an admission counselor can answer questions about starting the program.