Program Requirements
The program consists of 19.5 (Master’s Project) or 21 (Master’s Thesis) units of study and two optional co-operative work term placements. Students may choose a thesis or a non-thesis (master’s project) program. Completion of the degree is by oral examination.
Course Requirements
- Core Courses- DR 501, 502, 503, 505, 506, 512, 515, 520,
- Elective Courses - DR 507, 508, 510, and others as available. Other elective courses may be selected, with permission of the Graduate Adviser, from approved courses in related fields of study offered by other departments.
- Final Requirement - Students choose to complete a DR 598 Master’s Project or a DR 599 Master’s Thesis.
Master of Arts in Dispute Resolution 
| Fall: First Academic Term |
| DR 501 (1.5) |
Dispute Analysis and Diagnosis: Tools, Processes, Skills |
| DR 502 (1.5) |
Conflict, Culture, and Diversity |
| DR 503 (1.5) |
Public Policy, Law, and Dispute Resolution |
| DR 505 (1.5) |
Foundational Theories for Dispute Resolution |
| DR 589 (0.0) |
Co-op Seminar: Introduction to Professional Practice |
| Spring: Second Academic Term |
| DR 506 (1.5) |
Mediation Processes and Skills |
| DR 515 (1.5) |
Research Methods |
| DR 512 (1.5) |
Reflective Practice |
| Elective (1.5) |
See above list of elective courses for details. |
| Fall: Third Academic Term |
| DR 520 (1.5) |
Applied Research Seminar |
| Elective (1.5) |
See above list of elective courses for details. (Students may opt to take a second elective this term.) |
| DR 598 (4.5) |
Master’s Project |
| DR 599 (6.0) |
Master’s Thesis |
| Spring: Second Co-op Term |
| DR 598 (4.5) |
Master’s Project |
| DR 599 (6.0) |
Master’s Thesis |
| Summer: Fourth Academic Term |
| DR 598 (4.5) |
Master’s Project |
| DR 599 (6.0) |
Master’s Thesis |
Master’s Project Option
The Master’s Project (DR 598) requires students to complete a major project for a client in consultation with an academic supervisor. The project is expected to be a substantial analysis of a conflict situation or process, policy issue, or other relevant topic approved by the Graduate Adviser. A written project report will be prepared and submitted to an oral examination committee. Students undertaking the Master’s Project option (4.5 units) will complete a program of 19.5 units.
Master’s Thesis Option
The Master’s Thesis (DR 599) requires original research on a topic chosen in consultation with the student’s academic supervisor and the Graduate Adviser. Students undertaking the Master’s Thesis option (6.0 units) will complete a program of 21 units.
Oral Examination
Required for both the Master’s Project (DR 598) and Master’s Thesis (DR 599) options.
Program Length
Full-time students can complete the program within two years. All students must complete the program within five years.
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