{"id":46,"date":"2015-10-28T20:41:56","date_gmt":"2015-10-28T20:41:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/?page_id=46"},"modified":"2025-12-10T13:34:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T19:34:18","slug":"conflict-resolution-certificate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/certificates\/conflict-resolution-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Certificate in Conflict Resolution"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"introduction-wrapper\">\n<h2>Proactive conflict management, creative problem-solving, and state-of-the-art dispute resolution are critical for all organizations.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Thankfully, effectively managing conflict is a science that can be learned.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"container text-center\" style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 20px\">\n<div class=\"row align-items-start\">\n<div class=\"col\"><a title=\"US News Best Grad Schools, Law, Dispute Resolution 2025\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/best-graduate-schools\/top-law-schools\/dispute-resolution-rankings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: auto;max-height: 150px;object-fit: scale-down\" src=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/10\/GRD_LAW_DispputeRes_2025.png\" alt=\"U.S. News Law Dispute Resolution 2025 - Best Grad Schools Badge\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col\"><a title=\"preLaw Top School for Alternative Dispute Resolution 2024-2025 badge\" href=\"https:\/\/bluetoad.com\/publication\/?i=841669&amp;p=44&amp;view=issueViewer \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: auto;max-height: 150px;object-fit: scale-down\" src=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/10\/Badge-Top-ADR-2024-25.png\" alt=\"preLaw Top School for Alternative Dispute Resolution 2024-2025 badge\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col\"><a title=\"preLaw Badge Top School for Online Offerings 2024-25\" href=\"https:\/\/bluetoad.com\/publication\/?i=841669&amp;p=22&amp;view=issueViewer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: auto;max-height: 150px;object-fit: scale-down\" src=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/10\/Badge-Top-Online-Offerings-2024-25.png\" alt=\"preLaw Badge Top School for Online Offerings 2024-25\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Program features<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li>14-credit graduate program (as part of a law or other graduate curriculum or as a stand-alone graduate certificate)<\/li>\n<li>Complete in as little as 12 months<\/li>\n<li>Multiple formats to fit your schedule<\/li>\n<li>Flexibility between formats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With the knowledge that education is enhanced through multi-disciplinary perspectives, CCR students learn side-by-side with J.D. students and may elect to take the required courses <strong>online<\/strong> or <strong>on-campus<\/strong>. You are also free to combine online and on-campus offerings in a tailored schedule that works for your unique needs. Regardless of format, your certificate experience will deliver you the latest in the contemporary science and art of negotiation and conflict theory.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li>We&#8217;ll teach you mediation because it provides a unique perspective on mutual understanding and creative problem-solving.<\/li>\n<li>We&#8217;ll teach you arbitration because it is the global forum of choice for business (and increasingly in the U.S. &#8211; for resolution of employment disputes).<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ll learn about the intricacies of designing (and implementing) conflict management systems for organizations large and small.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Online application process<\/h2>\n<p>Use the online application portal to submit your contact information and complete the Certificate in Conflict Resolution program application.<\/p>\n<a class=\"button button-apply\" href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.my.site.com\/apply\/TX_CommunitiesSelfReg?startURL=\" target=\"_blank\">Conflict Resolution Certificate Application&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a>\n<p>As part of the application, you will be asked to upload your current resume and a short personal state of purpose. Please DO NOT submit your application until these accompanying documents have been uploaded. You can leave the application and return to upload required documents at any time prior to submitting the application.<\/p>\n<p>An official transcript from your most recently conferred degree must also be submitted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Personal Statement of Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please submit a one-page personal statement of purpose outlining how the certificate program will help you meet your academic and professional goals. This statement of purpose can be uploaded via the online application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Resume<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please submit a current resume. The resume can be uploaded via the online application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Official Transcript<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You will need to request that an official transcript from your most recently conferred degree be sent from the home institution directly to Kitty Atkins, Associate Director, Dispute Resolution Institute:<br \/>\nKitty Atkins (<a href=\"mailto:kitty.atkins@mitchellhamline.edu\">kitty.atkins<\/a>@mitchellhamline.edu)<br \/>\n875 Summit Avenue<br \/>\nSt. Paul, MN 55105<\/p>\n<p>Official transcripts must arrive in our office in the original sealed envelope issued by the institution. Mitchell Hamline School of Law also accepts transcripts from academic institutions via secure electronic transcript providers.<\/p>\n<h2>Course offerings and registration by semester<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/courses\/january-term\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">January 2026 Term<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/2026-spring-term\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spring 2026 Term<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Summer 2026 Term<\/li>\n<li>Fall 2025 Term<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Admission, cost, and financial aid<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Admission Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li>U.S. students must hold a bachelor\u2019s degree or a graduate degree from an accredited college or University.<\/li>\n<li>Foreign students must have completed or be enrolled in an LL.B. or LL.M.<\/li>\n<li>Complete the graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution application.<\/li>\n<li>All documents must be issued in English, or accompanied by an official, literal English translation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>English Proficiency<\/strong><br \/>\nAll Mitchell Hamline School of Law courses are conducted in English; a proficiency in English is required for all students. You can demonstrate your proficiency in one of the following ways:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li>A minimum score*of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 80 on the internet based TOEFL or 550 on the paper exam is required.<\/li>\n<li>A minimum score* of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of 6.5.<\/li>\n<li>Proof of a conferred degree from a United States college or university within the last two years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>*<\/strong>Please note that scores more than two years old are not accepted.<\/p>\n<p>TOEFL &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ets.org\/toefl\">http:\/\/www.ets.org\/toefl<\/a> | IELTS &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ielts.org\/\">http:\/\/www.ielts.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>IELTS is the high stakes English test for international study, migration and work. Open a world of opportunity with IELTS.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost<\/strong><br \/>\nOur total tuition costs are highly competitive and among the lowest of all conflict resolution graduate certificate programs in the country.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li>Tuition: $930\/credit (total of 14 credits) with no application or matriculation fees<\/li>\n<li>Limited partial scholarships available<\/li>\n<li>Your tuition rate upon matriculation is\u00a0guaranteed for 2 years<\/li>\n<li>Students have up to 3 years to complete the program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Financial Aid<\/strong><br \/>\nStudents that are not enrolled in a graduate degree program are not eligible to receive federal financial aid\u00a0and should not complete the FAFSA.\u00a0 For information regarding loans available to certificate students, connect to <a href=\"http:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/financial-aid\/alternative-loans\/\">Certificate\/Non-degree loan information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-wrapper\">\n<ul class=\"accordion\">\n<li class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h4 class=\"accordion-item-title\">See alternative financial aid options<\/h4>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-body\">\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/financial-aid\/outside-scholarships\/\">Outside Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/financial-aid\/scholarships\/\">Law School Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ohe.state.mn.us\/mPg.cfm?pageID=1511\">Minnesota Military Service Education Benefits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.va.gov\/\">Department of Veteran Affairs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mn.gov\/deed\/programs-services\/dislocated-worker\/\">Minnesota Dislocated Worker Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/financial-aid\/alternative-loans-2\/\">Alternative Loans<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.irs.gov\/uac\/Tax-Benefits-for-Education:-Information-Center\">Tax Benefits for Education<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Employer\/Union Tuition Coverage: Many employers and unions have funds available to support worker education and skills upgrades. We can provide the necessary documentation to help you take advantage of these programs through your employer or union.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Courses, Credits, and Formats<\/h2>\n<p>All courses are taught by nationally and internationally recognized faculty involved in alternative dispute resolution practice, research, public and teaching.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/leadership-and-faculty\/\">DRI Staff and Faculty Information<\/a><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 543px\" border=\".1\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Core (10 credits)<\/th>\n<th>Credits<\/th>\n<th>Online<\/th>\n<th>On Campus<br \/>\nJ-Term<\/th>\n<th>On Campus<br \/>\nSummer<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Arbitration<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/ccr-online-course-descriptions\/#arbitration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yes<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/courses\/january-term\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yes<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/courses\/summer-institute\/#Arbitration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yes<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mediation<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/ccr-online-course-descriptions\/#Mediation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yes<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/courses\/january-term\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yes<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/courses\/summer-institute\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yes<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Negotiation<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/ccr-online-course-descriptions\/#Negotiation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yes<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/courses\/january-term\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yes<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23.95px;width: 59.7px;text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/courses\/summer-institute\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yes<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Theories of Conflict<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/ccr-online-course-descriptions\/#Theories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yes<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/courses\/january-term\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yes<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/courses\/summer-institute\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yes<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\".1\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Current Elective Options<br \/>\n(4 credits required)<\/th>\n<th>Credits<\/th>\n<th>Online<\/th>\n<th>Summer<\/th>\n<th>Study Abroad<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Challenging Conversations<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Yes<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Family Mediation<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/courses\/summer-institute\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yes<\/a><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Decision Making in a Chaotic Reality<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/courses\/summer-institute\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yes<\/a><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dispute Systems Design<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/courses\/summer-institute\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yes<\/a><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Justice and Dispute Resolution<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/courses\/summer-institute\/\">Yes<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Organizational Conflict Management<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/courses\/summer-institute\/\">Yes<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ODR: Dispute Resolution in the Digital Age<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/courses\/summer-institute\/\">Yes<\/a><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For Online elective credit options consult the Online Course Sequence and Schedule below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"button-set\"><a class=\"button button-appt\" href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/conflict-resolution-certificate-online-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\">Online Course Sequence and Schedule&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"button-set\"><a class=\"button button-info\" href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/&lt;br \/&gt;\ncertificates\/conflict-resolution-certificate\/faq-conflict-resolution-certificate\/\" target=\"_blank\">FAQ: Conflict Resolution Certificate&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Technology Requirements<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2017\/04\/Technology-Requirements.pdf\">Specific Technology Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Student Advising<\/h2>\n<p>Upon admission, students are assigned to an academic advisor who will serve in that capacity for the duration of their program. Advisors provide counsel on the full range of academic issues including:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li>Course format selection and program planning<\/li>\n<li>Registration issues<\/li>\n<li>Academic concerns<\/li>\n<li>Certificate progress<\/li>\n<li>Transfer credit requests<\/li>\n<li>The interpretation of academic policies<\/li>\n<li>Resource referrals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Questions<\/h2>\n<p>Contact <a href=\"mailto:kitty.atkins@mitchellhamline.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kitty.Atkins<\/a>@mitchellhamline.edu | 651-695-7677<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Proactive conflict management, creative problem-solving, and state-of-the-art dispute resolution are critical for all organizations. Thankfully, effectively managing conflict is a science that can be learned. Program features 14-credit graduate program (as part of a law or other graduate curriculum or as a stand-alone graduate certificate) Complete in as little as 12 months Multiple formats to &hellip; <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/certificates\/conflict-resolution-certificate\/\" class=\"more-link\">Certificate in Conflict Resolution<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1390,"featured_media":0,"parent":6,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":{"0":"post-46","1":"page","2":"type-page","3":"status-publish","5":"entry"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/46","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1390"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/46\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}