{"id":3213,"date":"2026-08-20T20:12:39","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T20:12:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/?page_id=3213"},"modified":"2026-08-20T20:12:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T20:12:40","slug":"graduate-certificate-in-alternative-dispute-resolution","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/graduate-certificate-in-alternative-dispute-resolution\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\n
\n
\n

DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE \u2022 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduate Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Develop advanced skills in mediation, negotiation, conflict management, communication, and arbitration through a focused 12-credit-hour graduate certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
Get Started<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
View Curriculum<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\"Alternative<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

Overview<\/a>     Why ADR?<\/a>     Skills You Build<\/a>     Curriculum<\/a>     Where It Applies<\/a>     How to Declare<\/a>     Explore Options<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n
\n
\n

12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduate Credit Hours<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduate Courses<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

MCJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Degree Pathway<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

ADR<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professional Skill Focus<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

Resolve Conflict. Improve Communication. Lead More Effectively.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n

Alternative dispute resolution provides structured methods for addressing conflict outside traditional adversarial processes. Professionals use mediation, negotiation, arbitration, and related techniques to help individuals and organizations resolve disputes more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tarleton’s graduate certificate develops skills in mediation, advanced mediation strategies, professional communication, negotiation, and arbitration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The curriculum emphasizes both the theory and practical application of dispute resolution. Students examine ethical issues, communication strategies, negotiation dynamics, evidence evaluation, and methods for facilitating constructive agreements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The certificate may be pursued by students in Tarleton’s Master of Criminal Justice program as part of their degree plan. The certificate is awarded upon completion of the master’s degree. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n

\u21c4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conflict \u2192 Communication \u2192 Resolution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Develop skills for managing disagreement while helping parties move toward constructive outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

Why Alternative Dispute Resolution Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Conflict occurs in criminal justice, government, business, education, healthcare, families, workplaces, and community organizations. Professionals who understand how to manage conflict can help organizations reduce escalation, improve communication, and reach more sustainable resolutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n

Manage Conflict<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Learn structured approaches for identifying issues, interests, and barriers to resolution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

Communicate Effectively<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Strengthen verbal, written, listening, and professional communication skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

Negotiate Solutions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Understand bargaining strategies, interests, ethics, and techniques for reaching workable agreements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

Lead Constructively<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Use conflict-management skills to strengthen leadership and organizational decision-making.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

Skills You Can Build<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n

Mediation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Facilitate structured conversations and help disputing parties identify possible solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n

Negotiation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Evaluate interests, bargaining strategies, incentives, and competing priorities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n

Communication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Develop communication strategies for mediation, arbitration, reports, and professional interactions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n

Arbitration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Evaluate information, evidence, competing claims, and decision-making responsibilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

Certificate Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Complete three required courses and select one approved elective for a total of 12 semester credit hours<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Required Courses \u2014 9 Hours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n

ADRI 5341<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mediation \u2014 Methods of Dispute Resolution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Study mediation principles, ethics, processes, and models while developing practical mediation skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n

ADRI 5343<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advanced Mediation Strategies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Advance mediation skills with additional focus on complex disputes, family dynamics, and parent-child relationships.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n

ADRI 5344<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Effective Communication Skills for ADR Specialists<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Strengthen written and verbal communication, document preparation, reporting, and professional ADR communication.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Choose One Elective \u2014 3 Hours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n

ADRI 5345<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arbitration – Methods of Alternative Dispute Resolution<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n

ADRI 5346<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advanced Arbitration Theory and Methods<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n

ADRI 5347<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Negotiations and Collective Bargaining<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n

ADRI 5384<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mediation Practicum \/ Internship<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

Prerequisites matter:<\/strong> ADRI 5343 requires ADRI 5341; ADRI 5346 requires ADRI 5345; ADRI 5347 requires ADRI 5341; and ADRI 5384 requires ADRI 5341 and ADRI 5343. Students should plan their course sequence with the graduate advisor. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
View Official Catalog Requirements<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

Where ADR Skills Can Be Used<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Conflict-management and dispute-resolution skills are transferable across professions where individuals, organizations, and communities must negotiate competing interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n
\n

Criminal Justice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Law enforcement supervision, corrections, court services, victim services, and justice administration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n

Government & Public Service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Public administration, employee relations, community engagement, and organizational leadership.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n

Business & HR<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Workplace disputes, employee relations, negotiations, labor relations, and management.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n

Education & Community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Schools, nonprofit organizations, community mediation, family services, and leadership roles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

How to Get Started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Follow the same graduate certificate process used for Criminal Justice graduate certificates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n
\n

1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Complete the Form<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fill out the Graduate Degree Plan \/ Committee Formation form and identify the Alternative Dispute Resolution certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
Open Certificate Form<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n

2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Required Signatures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Complete the required approval and signature process for the graduate certificate plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n

3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Submit the Form<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Submit the completed graduate certificate form to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

gradstudies@tarleton.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n

4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet With the MCJ Advisor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Review course sequencing, prerequisites, and how the certificate fits within your graduate degree plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

Current MCJ students:<\/strong> The Graduate Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution may be pursued as part of the Master of Criminal Justice degree plan. The certificate is awarded upon completion of the master’s degree. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

Explore Your Graduate Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Build the ADR certificate into your MCJ degree, compare other graduate certificates, or explore the full range of Criminal Justice graduate opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n
\n

Masters of Criminal Justice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Build the certificate into a broader graduate program in criminal justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
Explore the MCJ<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n

Graduate Certificates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Compare ADR with Crime Analysis and Homeland Security certificate pathways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
Explore Certificates<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n

Criminal Justice Department<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Explore graduate study, faculty, research, student opportunities, and professional pathways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
Explore Criminal Justice department<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n

Turn Conflict Into Constructive Resolution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Develop graduate-level skills in mediation, communication, negotiation, and arbitration through Tarleton’s 12-hour Alternative Dispute Resolution certificate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n
Get Started<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Explore Criminal Justice department<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE \u2022 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE Graduate Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution Develop advanced skills in mediation, negotiation, conflict management, communication, and arbitration through a focused 12-credit-hour graduate certificate. …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":973,"featured_media":3169,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"functions-assets\/subsite-hero-page-template.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3213","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"coauthors":[],"author_meta":{"author_link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/author\/semukhina\/","display_name":"semukhina"},"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 2 days ago","modified":"Updated 2 days ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on August 20, 2026","modified":"Updated on August 20, 2026"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on August 20, 2026 8:12 pm","modified":"Updated on August 20, 2026 8:12 pm"},"featured_img_caption":"","featured_img":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-15-2026-10_55_37-AM-4.png","series_order":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3213","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/973"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3213"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3213\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3247,"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3213\/revisions\/3247"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3169"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3213"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}