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Ministry-approved title: Mediation
Professionals skilled in conflict resolution are highly sought after across various fields and sectors. Students in Conflict Resolution and Mediation program develop a range of conflict analysis, conflict resolution and conflict communication skills and are prepared to resolve conflict, negotiate and mediate, in formal and informal situations in the workplace, within communities and with families.
This program provides two unique experiential learning opportunities, giving graduates a competitive edge.
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Applicants who are internationally educated in a non‐English speaking country must meet Durham College’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
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If you are a university or college graduate or a professional wishing to gain additional conflict resolution skills, as well as an Ontario college graduate certificate, this program will provide you with the tools, knowledge, and practice to effectively negotiate, analyze and resolve conflict in various settings such as:
An experiential learning component enables students to participate in the operation of Campus Conflict Resolution Services.
This program is approved by the ADR Institute of Ontario (ADRIO) and students in the program receive a 16-month student membership with ADRIO. This program is also approved by the Ontario Association for Family Mediation (OAFM) and Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario (FDRIO).
The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.
Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.
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Detailed schedules, with course-specific delivery information, will be available after registration. Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.
Walls to Bridges (W2B) is an optional experiential learning course, offering a truly unique and transformational learning opportunity for college and correctional students to co-create learning within a prison classroom setting. Through dialogue and shared inquiry, students explore course content that is academic and experiential. Space is limited, and students will be required to apply and interview. Selected students will be required to attend a presentation by prison representatives to understand the prison rules and expectations.
Campus Conflict Resolution Services (CCRS) is an experiential learning course, offering a unique opportunity for CRMD students to engage in all aspects of running a conflict resolution business on campus. Providing education and intervention services, CCRS enables CRMD students to build confidence and competency as they apply the knowledge and skills they are learning in the program. CCRS is a student-run conflict resolution service providing free and confidential conflict resolution support to students on campus. CRMD students engage in all operational activities including promotion, record keeping, designing and delivering of conflict resolution customized workshops, and as requested by clients CRMD students will provide individualized conflict coaching, negotiation support, pre-mediation and mediation activities, and other dispute resolution-based activities.
Graduates may also be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study through Durham College’s partnerships with many Canadian and international colleges and universities.
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To help students have the best learning experience possible, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified technology recommendations for each program based on course needs and software requirements. While not required, students may want to consider these suggestions if they are purchasing a computer or laptop for the upcoming academic year.
Processor: i3 RAM: 4GB Storage: 256GB SSD Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or Education x64 SP1 Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 11 or Google Chrome (newest version) or Firefox (newest version) Network Adapter: 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter Camera: Webcam/built-in camera Internet connection
Questions regarding technology recommendations can be directed to the IT Service Desk or the school office.
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