Master of Arts in Public Service
Dispute Resolution Specialization
Who is it for?
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.
The Alternative Dispute Resolution program (ADR) at Marquette University has enjoyed national acclaim for a number of years. The Center for Dispute Resolution is celebrating the recent number 11 ranking by US News & World Report, placing the Marquette Alternative Dispute Resolution Program among the best in the United States.
Marquette University also offers a graduate certificate program in Dispute Resolution.
Careers
The Dispute Resolution specialization can serve people working in all fields and at all levels, including:
- Law
- Human resources
- Business
- Communication
- Law enforcement
- Health care
- Education
Curriculum
To earn a master's degree in public service, you must complete a total of 36 credit hours of course work. A student must complete 21 credit hours of public service core courses and 15 hours in your specialization.
Core Courses| PUBS 200 | Nature of Cities | 3 sem. hrs. |
| PUBS 210 | Urban Policy and Public Service Administration | 3 sem. hrs. |
| PUBS 230 | Ethics in Public Service | 3 sem. hrs. |
| PUBS 240 | Legal Issues in Public Service | 3 sem. hrs. |
| PUBS 260 | Communication & Management Process in Urban Service | 3 sem. hrs. |
| PUBS 270 | Urban Public Sector Economics | 3 sem. hrs. |
| PUBS 290 | Urban Research Methods | 3 sem. hrs. |
| PUBS 294 | Practicum in Public Service | 3 sem. hrs. |
| PUBS 295 | Independent Study | 1-3 sem. hrs. |
| PUBS 298 | Special Topics in Public Service | 3 sem. hrs. |
Specialization Courses
| DIRS 200 | Dispute Resolution Theory | 3 sem. hrs. |
| DIRS 201 | Advanced Issues in Dispute Resolution | 3 sem. hrs. |
| DIRS 203 | Mediation | 3 sem. hrs. |
| DIRS 207 | Advanced Mediation | 3 sem. hrs. |
| DIRS 210 | Practicum in Dispute Resolution | 1-3 sem. hrs. |
| DIRS 295 | Independent Study | 3 sem. hrs. |
