Dispute Resolution Certificate Program Requirements

Individuals enrolled in the Dispute Resolution Certificate Program must successfully complete a minimum of 18 semester hours to achieve a certificate. An Advisor will work with each student to design their individual certificate program. The Dispute Resolution Certificate has the following requirements:

• Core Curriculum Component: The core curriculum, consisting of the Dispute Resolution course, Negotiation course and Mediation Training class, must be completed at Capital University Law School.
  [7 semester hours]

• Practice & Scholarship Component: The practice and scholarship consists of dispute resolution clinic, externship and an academic paper. These requirements are coordinated and evaluated by Capital University Law School. View the Planning Workbook for Mediation and Dispute Resolution Candidates (PDF).
  [7 semester hours]

• Specialization Component: The specialization component allows individuals to focus on dispute resolution areas of interest of them. Specialization academic courses and/or training classes may be completed at Capital University Law School or other pre-approved education institutions and/or training providers.
  [4 semester hours]