Introduction to Mediation, Facilitation and Community Engagement
Become a vital problem-solver in your organization or community. Build a solid foundation in the basics of conflict resolution, with specific focus on the practice of mediation, facilitation and the range of processes related to the prevention and resolution of conflict within communities. Gain an understanding of the history and interdisciplinary roots of the field, as well as the critical issues of which today’s mediators must be aware. This introduction prepares you for the remaining courses in the Conflict Resolution Certificate Program.
Instructor(s):
Ken Davis, M.A.,
has been director of Conflict Resolution Associates for the past 15 years. He has served public, non-profit, private and individual clients as a trainer, mediator, group facilitator, coach and program manager/developer in a variety of conflict situations.When:
Enroll now through Feb. 22 and complete by March 29.
Format:
You must begin and end the course on the dates noted above. You will participate in group activities and projects with specific due dates. Assignments will be posted each week. You must provide your email address when enrolling to receive your password, and set up your email account to receive email from "extensiondlc.net"; otherwise, the email containing your password may not reach your inbox. If you do not receive your password on the start date, contact: adminsupport@extensiondlc.net.
Technical requirements:
A multimedia capable computer, a current email account and access to the Web using an Internet browser. More info.
Fee:
$575.00.
Special Discount fee:
10% discount for organizations enrolling three or more people at the same time in the same course. All registrations must be submitted at the same time and fees paid with one check, credit card or purchase order.
Credit:
2 quarter units academic credit, X414.10
Required textbooks:
Working Through Conflict: Strategies for Relationships, Groups and Organizations, 6th ed by Folger, Poole and Stutman ISBN 9780205569892. Buy this book from the UC Davis Bookstore.
Section:
093DSD100
Enrollment policies:
Requests to withdraw, transfer, or obtain an extension or a refund, are governed by the online learning enrollment policies which are detailed in our Student Services section.
