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Alternative Dispute Resolution
Certificate Course
Available in Online, Video and Audio Formats
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. Specific attention will be given to Mediation, Arbitration,
Summary Jury Trials, Mini-Trials, and Moderated Settlement Conferences.
ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) 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 and effective solutions. Successful graduates of this non-credit
course will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from Stony Brook University.
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.
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.
Online Schedule
New sessions begin every eight weeks.
2010-2011 COURSES |
Fall Session II: October 18 - December 3, 2010 |
Spring Session I: January 10 - February 25, 2011
Spring Session II: March 7 - April 22, 2011
Summer Session I: May 2 - June 17, 2011
Summer Session II: June 27 - August 12, 2011
Fall Session I: August 22 - October 7, 2011
Fall Session II: October 17 - December 2, 2011 |
Please refer to http://www.legalstudies.com for schedules and registration. Video and audio course formats
are ongoing and are available for open enrollment. You may register
at anytime with
the attached registration form.
Video and Audio Formats
Video and audio course formats are ongoing and are available for open
enrollment. You may register at anytime on the Center for Legal Studies website.
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Course Agenda
Lesson 1: Introduction, History and Origin of ADR-Mediation
Lesson 2: Techniques for ADR: The Mediation
Process and The Role of the Mediator
Lesson 3: Business Disputes, Settlement
Issues in the Business Sector, Employment Disputes and Employer/Employee
Relationships.
Required Textbooks
The
required textbooks for the live, video or audio formats are Alternative
Dispute Resolution Manual by Scott A. Hatch, J.D.,
and Alternative Dispute Resolution in a Nutshell, 2nd edition,
by Jacqueline M. Nolan-Haley.
The required textbook for the online format is Alternative
Dispute Resolution in a Nutshell, 2nd edition, by Jacqueline M. Nolan-Haley.
The books are available through The Center for Legal Studies Bookstore by calling 1-800-522-7737 or visiting the Center for Legal Studies website at www.legalstudies.com. Books ordered the week immediately prior to class starting may incur an additional FedEx fee.
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Instructors
The program is coordinated by our educational
partner, The Center for Legal Studies, which has
been offering paralegal
programs nationally since 1980. His courses are currently offered at
over 600 universities and colleges across the U.S. and his "Law
for Life" series is featured on cable. He is listed in Who's Who
in California and Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities.
He is the author of several textbooks including Paralegal Procedures
and Practices published by West/ITP. This course will be taught by experienced
legal professionals including renowned Legal Nurse Consultant, Jennifer
Graham, RN.
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Course Fee
Effective August 2010 the fee is $575* (does not include required textbooks or materials).
Education loans may be available through TERI (Continuing Education Loan) at 1-800-255-TERI or through Key Bank (Key Career Loan) at 1-800-KEY-LEND. Sallie Mae© offers the Career Training Loan for qualified students enrolled in degree and non-degree continuing education programs by calling 1-888-2-SALLIE. Additional loan options may be available through Bank One (Education One® Loan) at 1-888-661-8663, SunTrust at 1-800-786-8787, or JPMorgan Chase (Chase ExtraSM Student Loan) at 1-866-213-3148.
*Course fee remains at $525 until then
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Registration
To register for this course, visit The Center for Legal Studies website.
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