PCS 195-01 - Introductory Special Topic: Mediation and Conflict Transformation for Leadership

1 credits (Spring)

This course introduces students to the work of mediators in assisting parties in conflict. Mediators act as neutral third-party facilitators of calm and focused discussion to create understanding and resolution of differences. Students will learn to mediate disputes in hands-on simulations, observe mediation, and discuss skills and values mediators bring. As mediators students will learn how to guide parties to resolve their differences. Sponsored by the Wilson Center for Innovation and Leadership.

Prerequisite: Second-year standing.
Instructor: Staff