"The instructors were clearly passionate about what they taught.  I can't recommend El Centro's mediation program enough."
                                                                                                     - Carrie

We are offering a special class for Intro to Mediation!

To register for this class as a CE credit, please call (214) 860-2147 and reference course number CMDR1018.53501.

Online registration for this course as a credit class will be available soon.

Online Intro for "Intro to Mediation" Available Here!

CMDR 2371 Dispute Resolution System Design (3)

Prerequisite: Suggested: CMDR 1318, CMDR 1321
** Repeated organizational disputes lead to inefficiencies and a higher level of discord in many types of organizations including the workplace, homeowner associations, religious organizations, educational institutions, government, and many others.  This course helps students learn effective dispute resolution strategies and skills to design systems that offer constructive approaches to managing organizational conflicts and using them to maximize creativity organizational development.  Students will examine existing dispute resolution systems, identify important decision points, create new dispute resolution systems, or improve existing systems.  Lecture, case studies, and experiential activities will expose the student to opportunities for designing dispute resolution systems.  (3 Lec.)