The specialization is designed to train professionals seeking to practice as third party neutrals in the field of dispute resolution, or to be knowledgeable participants in the dispute resolution process.
Marquette University also offers a graduate certificate program in Dispute Resolution.
The Dispute Resolution specialization can serve people working in all fields and at all levels, including:
To earn a master's degree in leadership studies, students must complete 36 hours of course work.
| Class Name | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| LEDR 6000 | History and Theory of Leadership and Ethics* | 3 credit hours |
| LEDR 6005 | Self-Leadership | 3 credit hours |
| LEDR 6010 | Conflict Resolution, Negotiation and Team Leadership | 3 credit hours |
| LEDR 6025 | Research Methods | 3 credit hours |
| LEDR 6015 | Influence of Leadership on Behavior in Organizations --- OR --- | 3 credit hours |
| LEDR 6020 | Leaders as Worldly Citizens | 3 credit hours |
| LEDR 6030 | Qualitative Research and the Social Impact on Leaders' Decisions --- OR --- | 3 credit hours |
| LEDR 6035 | Applied Quantitative methods in Leadership Studies | 3 credit hours |
| *Prereq for all LEDR course work | ||
| Leadership Studies Course Descriptions |
Note: If students want to also receive a Graduate Certificate in Dispute Resolution, they must apply for that program and take the additional course necessary. For more information contact the college office.
| Class Name | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| DIRS 6600 | Mediation* | 3 credit hours |
| DIRS 6605 | Advanced Mediation | 3 credit hours |
| DIRS 6610 | Theory of Conflict | 3 credit hours |
| DIRS 6615 | Advanced Issues in Dispute Resolution | 3 credit hours |
| *Prereq for all DIRS coursework |
Professional Project
There are basically three (3) options for a professional project.
Comprehensive Exams*
