graduate degree program

Curriculum

Courses for the M.A. degree are drawn from seven different academic units at the University of Denver: Conflict Resolution, International Studies, Human Communications, Social Work, Law, Business, Professional Psychology, Theology, and Alternative Dispute Resolution in University College. To check current and past schedule of classes go to the registrar website.

International Studies focuses on aspects of ethnicity and cultural differences, globally organized efforts in cooperation, and justice, human rights, and diplomacy. The Department of Human Communications and the Graduate School of Social Work explore group dynamics. The College of Law and University College have developed training programs in ADR and mediation. The College of Business offers a management specialty.

More than 20 different classes in the Conflict Resolution curriculum are offered on campus at least once each year. About one-third of these classes are taught within University College (the university's continuing education program) and directed toward working professionals. Courses emphasize theories of conflict resolution, mastery of techniques for alternative dispute resolution, and courses on organizational and management issues.

Requirements

• 62 quarter hour credits (equivalent to about 41 semester hours)
• At least 12 courses: 2 maximum at 3000 level (advanced undergraduate and graduate) - all others at 4000 level (for graduate students only)
• A minimum of 36 credits must be taken in the Traditional Program at DU
• A maximum of 26 credits may be taken at University College at DU
• 41 DU credits (up to 21 quarter or 14 semester hours may be transferred)
• Tuition fees combine two levels: Lower, University College tuition rates apply when taking their courses, regular DU rates apply when enrolling in the standard, traditional program.
• 3 quarters DU graduate registration
• GPA of at least 3.0
• Degree must be completed within 5 years of start date.

Scheduling

Classes are scheduled in the evenings whenever possible.

Core Courses (take all)

• INTS 4920 Conflict & Conflict Resolution
• MGMT 4620 Leadership and Organizational Dynamics
• CRES 4222 Mediation Theory and Issues
• CRES 4225 Conciliation and Reconciliation
• CRES 4221 Negotiation Theory and Issues, OR
• ADR 4206 Negotiation Process and Practice
• HCOM 3000 or 4000 Level class, approved by Graduate Director

Electives (10-27 Credits)

• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• International Studies
• Communications
• Social Work
• Law
• Business
• Customized (requires advanced approval)

Practical Techniques Courses (select any 2)

• HCOM 3550 Principles of Negotiation
• HCOM 3240 Group Methods of Facilitation
• HCOM 3245 Building Group and Team Effectiveness
• SOWK 4420 Strategies and Techniques of Family Therapy
• LAWS 4060 Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Laws 4460 Negotiation and Mediation
• ADR 4204 Mediation Principles and Practice
• ADR 4205 Facilitation Principles and Practice
• ADR 4208 Arbitration Principles and Practice
• ADR 4229 Advanced Mediation
• CRES 4810 Topics: Restorative Justice

Methodology Courses (select 1)

• CRES 4111 Reflective Practice and Evaluation
• INTS 4020 Preparing a Grant Proposal
• INTS 4050 Statistics I
• INTS 4051 Statistics II
• INTS 4966 Applied Field Methods
• HCOM 4220 Intercultural Communication: History and Foundation
• CPSY 4050 Research Methods
• SOWK 4201 Research Methods and Design
• QRM 4980 Program Evaluation Theory
• Customized (requires advanced approval)

Independent work

• Internship (required)
• Thesis (required)

*ADR classes are sometimes offered on-line. University College is updating the program and credits for courses may be changing. For latest information, contact University College at 303 871.3354, or visit their website at http://www.universitycollege.du.edu