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COM 454

Alternate Dispute Resolution

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeB+
Standard

Overview

Description

Review and analysis of contemporary communication-based conflict resolution alternatives, such as mediation, conciliation, arbitration, and restorative justice with an emphasis on mediation.

Requirements

Prerequisites

  • Junior or Senior standing
COM 113COM 212
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing; COM 113; COM 212.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

Terms

fall

Core

CO14

Restrictions

Junior or Senior standing

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • describe and explain alternative processes for resolving conflict.
  • describe and explain various approaches to mediation.
  • appraise diverse perspectives in solving conflict.
  • interpret interpersonal and workplace conflict from a neutral standpoint.
  • apply alternative dispute resolution processes to everyday situations .
  • connect alternative dispute resolution practices to expected outcomes.
  • synthesize research and communicate analyses of alternative dispute resolution case studies.
  • develop basic third-party communication skills.