Dispute Resolution and Restorative Justice

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

An experiential study of the non-litigious resolution of disputes in professional/institutional contexts, including the nature, scope and underlying causes of conflict, and the methods of resolving conflict through negotiation, mediation, and restorative practices. Students study theory, develop skills, and apply their learning to specific fact situations with emphasis on legal, medical, and university settings. Prerequisite: 12.0 university credits with a minimum 75% cumulative average and permission of the instructor unless in year six of the Trent/Swansea Dual Degree Program or year four of the Medical Professional Stream.