The Dispute Resolution Minor and Dispute Resolution Certificate allows students to learn about the causes, complex dynamics, escalation, de-escalation, and constructive resolution of conflicts in various contexts, from the interpersonal to the international levels. Students also gain knowledge and techniques necessary to negotiate, facilitate, and mediate various situations.
The Dispute Resolution coursework will be invaluable for students in their personal lives, at work and graduate school, especially for those who enter professions like law, social work, business, etc., where sorting through conflicts is essential.