CURRICULUM: Part II

Practicum in Dispute Resolution

Required of all students; advanced students conduct mediations with the guidance of experienced, faculty mediators within a broad range of settings. Placements will be arranged on an individual basis. Performance in this course is assessed using S/U grades. Prereq: DIRS 203 and 207 and Consent of Program Director

          

Milwaukee County Small Claims Courts:  Students mediate issues ranging from horse trading and used cars to contractor-homeowner disputes and "divorce without marriage," in which separated, non-married domestic partners negotiate division of common expenses and property.

Waukesha Mediation Center:   Students interested in a practicum with the Waukesha Mediation Center must sign-up for and attend a training session at the Waukesha Mediation Center.  Students also must receive authroization for this practicum from Center for Dispute Resolution Education Director Eva Soeka.