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June 14th 2005 • Printer version  Conflict & Dispute Resolution Master's Degree . . .
It's not too late to apply!
Earn a master's degree in arts or science through this
interdisciplinary two-year program in conflict and dispute resolution
offered by the University of Oregon School of Law.
The 19 members of the last year's entering class are already making a difference. Their internships include working on women's issues at the California Department of Labor, teaching dispute resolution to Oregon farmworker youth, working with the elderly through Oregon Mediation Association, and helping an environmental group settle resource disputes in the San Juan Islands. The program begins with an intensive four-week class "The Philosophy of
Conflict Resolution." It is taught by UO philosophy professor Cheyney Ryan.
This 68-credit masters of arts or sciences degree in conflict and
dispute resolution is designed both for recent graduates and mid-career
professionals. Fifteen to 20 students are
expected to enroll in fall 2006. A full-time student can complete all
requirements in two years (six terms).
It is open to law students as a concurrent degree.
INFO: (541) 346-1557 or 346-3042.
Commonly Asked Questions:
What's different about this conflict resolution program?
It is university-wide and interdisciplinary. We will address some of
our society's most vexing problems: longstanding ethnic strife,
pressing environmental problems, human
rights issues, divisive corporate practices, intellectual property
disputes - all of the modern issues that require the perspective of
more than one academic discipline.
How much does it cost?
Total resident tuition and fees (including UO fees):
$14,040 per year or $4,680 per term
Total non-resident tuition and fees (including UO fees):
$18,612 per year or $6,204 per term
(Tuition and fees are subject to change)
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