Mediation & Dispute Resolution

The study and use of alternative dispute resolution processes has increased rapidly over the past two decades in the public and private sector. Courts, business owners, employers, HOAs, realtors, and universities as well as government agencies are using mediation to help improve working relationships, cut legal costs, and increase productivity.

The Mediation and Dispute Resolution Certificate is designed for those wishing to enhance their knowledge and practice of dispute resolution process, for people pursuing a career in dispute resolution, and those seeking to improve their communication skills for personal growth. The curriculum explores the history of dispute resolution and merges a theoretical grounding with a practical application of collaborative problem solving to offer a solid educational experience.

Completion of the program shows evidence to a prospective or current employer of recent professional-level training and development in this field for career advancement and/or salary increase purposes. Participants will receive Continuing Education Units for program courses completed and courses may fulfill continuing education requirements for specific professions.

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Certificate Requirements

Candidates must successfully complete 4 required courses, 2 electives, and a practicum. The program may be completed in 18-24 months; however, candidates have three years from the date their first course ends to complete the program.

Mediation Practicum

Participants who complete the Basic Mediation Course are eligible to participate in the Mediation Practicum designed to bridge the gap between the classroom training and real mediations. Please contact Stephanie Broughton at broughtons@uta.edu or 817.272.2581 if you were completing your practicum at DMS or you need to set up your Mediation Practicum.

Required Courses
Civil Law and Mediation	40 hours	$389
Introduction to Negotiation	40 hours	$389
Basic Mediation	40 hours	$389
Transformative Mediation	20 hours	$330
Mediation Practicum
Two Electives
Advanced Family Law and Mediation	30 hours	$369
Mediation in the Employment Sector: Workplace Conflict	24 hours	$349
Advanced Mediation for Corporations	30 hours	$369

To further enrich your mediation experience, we offer these complementary courses:

 Alternative Dispute Resolution for Appraisal Review Board Determinations
Want to get on the Texas Comptroller's Arbitrator Registry? UT Arlington now offers a course that meets the 30-hours of training in arbitration and ADS required for Texas-licensed attorneys, real estate brokers or salespersons, real estate appraisers, and CPAs. Click here to be taken to the course website for more information and to register.

 Advanced Alternative Dispute Resolution for Property Tax Appraisal
And for those already on the Arbitrator Registry, this course satisfies the Texas Comptroller's requirement that renewals complete at least 8 hours of continuing education. Click here to be taken to the course website for more information and to register.

Upon successful completion of the required courses, electives, and payment of the non-refundable Mediation and Dispute Resolution Certificate fee, students must notify the Continuing Education office. After verifying the student's completion status, a certificate will be mailed to the student's address on record.