SOWK 316 - Mediation

Institution:

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

Mediation as an alternate form of dispute resolution is continuing to rise and is being used in corporate, labor, consumer, and family issues widely across the United States. Students in the Mediation class will focus on practical and theoretical aspects of mediation and its place in the larger framework of alternate dispute resolution. Skills in helping parties find common ground, creating a climate for reaching agreement, aspects of confidentiality, and both directive and non-directive mediation techniques will be explored. Each student will have the opportunity to role play at least one brief session in the role of mediator.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.millersville.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 872-3024

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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