Tuition
Tuition Fee: $1900 + GST if paid in full at time of registration
Tuition Instalment Plan
Students may choose to pay their tuition in instalments with the following schedule:
- $500 + GST – due upon registration
- 3 payments of $500 + GST due on October 3, October 17, and October 31
Late Payments or Insufficient Funds Policy
- Late Payments - 2% will be applied to late payments
- Insufficient Funds - A fee of $40 will be applied to payments with insufficient funds.
Introduction to Mediation: Online Fall Course
Course Description & Information
This introductory course will introduce students to the concepts and skills necessary to apply an interest-based and facilitative mediation process to disputes in a variety of areas such as child protection mediation, family law mediation, and civil mediation. Students will have ample opportunity to practice the skills in small groups with the guidance of coaches. This course will ask students to consider the mediation process from a variety of lenses and to challenge and reflect on their belief system, values, and personal experiences with the topics presented. Introduction to Mediation will give students exposure to dispute resolution in a variety of areas so that they may identify their own areas of interest and growth.
The course is 12 weeks in length with two sessions per week. The course is delivered exclusively through an online platform. Each session is two hours in length. Some sessions are instructional, and others will be small group, skills-based sessions facilitated by coaches. Instructional sessions are on a set schedule. Small group coaching sessions will be more flexible and will be scheduled in collaboration with the coach and group members.
In addition to time in instructional and coaching sessions, students can expect to spend up to an additional two hours per week on course work. Introduction to Mediation will provide students with a total of 46 hours of core education in conflict resolution and mediation theory, including 8 hours of simulated role play.
If students require accessibility accommodations, they can indicate those accommodation requests on the registration form and the instructor will be in touch to discuss them.
Course Schedule
|
Module |
Topic |
Session |
Dates and Times |
|
Module 1 |
What is Conflict? |
2 Instructional Sessions |
September 19, 6-8 PST September 21, 6-8 PST |
|
Module 2 |
What is Mediation? |
2 Instructional Sessions |
September 26, 6-8 PST September 28, 6-8 PST |
|
Module 3 |
Introduction to Mediation Skills |
1 Instructional Session 1 Coaching Session |
October 3, 6-8 PST October 5, 6-8 PST |
|
Module 4 |
Mediator Role and Mediation Skills |
2 Instructional Sessions |
October 10, 6-8 PST October 12, 6-8 PST |
|
Module 5 |
Mediator Bias |
1 Instructional Session 1 Coaching Session |
October 17, 6-8 PST October 19, 6-8 PST |
|
Module 6 |
Ethics and Power Imbalances |
1 Instructional Session 1 Coaching Session |
October 24, 6-8 PST October 26, 6-8 PST |
|
Module 7 |
Working With Vulnerable People |
2 Instructional Sessions
|
October 31, 6-8 PST November 2, 6-8 PST |
|
Module 8 |
Indigenous Perspectives |
1 Instructional Session 1 Coaching Session |
November 7, 6-8 PST November 9, 6-8 PST |
|
Module 9 |
Working with Difficult People |
2 Instructional Sessions |
November 14, 6-8 PST November 16, 6-8 PST |
|
Module 10 |
Introduction to Pre-Mediation |
1 Instructional Session 1 Coaching Session |
November 21, 6-8 PST November 23, 6-8 PST |
|
Module 11 |
The Mediation Process Step-By-Step |
1 Instructional Session 1 Coaching Session |
November 28, 6-8 PST November 30, 6-8 PST |
|
Module 12 |
Closing Circle |
1 Session with Instructor and Coaches |
December 5, 6-8 PST |
Student Requirements
Currently this course is only offered in English and will require students to be proficient in English.The course will be offered in a virtual format through Zoom in the Pacific Standard Time Zone. Students will require a reliable internet connection.
Cancellation Policy
Students may cancel up to 7 days before the course start date and receive a refund minus 20% for administrative costs. If a student cancels less than 7 days before the course start date the student will not receive a refund but will be offered a placement in a future course. The funds paid will be put toward tuition for the future course date. If a student withdraws within 2 weeks after the course has begun, they will not receive a refund but will be offered a placement in a future course. The funds paid will be put toward tuition for the future course date. Refund requests for cancellation or withdrawal due to extenuating circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Waitlist
A student’s placement in the course is not confirmed until registration and payment has been completed. For students choosing a payment instalment plan their placement is confirmed when registration and their first payment has been completed.When capacity has been reached a waitlist will be taken. If a space becomes available students will be informed and given the opportunity to register in the order they have been placed on the waitlist.