Certificate in Conflict Management in the Workplace

Chairperson
Dr. William S. Berlin

Graduate Program Coordinator
Dr. Jack Baldwin-LeClair

The certificate program provides students with theories and skill sets to create and maintain conflict management systems that balance organizational, legal, and human resource factors, with the goal of increasing productivity while limiting legal liability.  It is designed for directors, managers, supervisors, and those wishing to be promoted to those positions in regulatory areas most closely identified with human resources, human resource management, and human capital

Admission Requirements

Candidates for admission to the proposed certificate program may meet less stringent requirements than the minimum requirements for the Legal Studies programs of Montclair State University currently required by the Office of Graduate Admissions & Support Services such as maintaining a grade point average of 3.0 or greater in their undergraduate work. No GRE is required for entry into the certificate program.

The certificate will allow the waiver of GRE requirement for successful certification graduates with GPA over 3.0 who wish to enroll in the M.A. in Legal Studies.

Academic Program:

Students enrolled in the Concentration in Legal Studies are required to complete twelve credits in the following courses:

LSLW 551 Mediation: In-depth examination of the theory and practical applications of mediation. Integration of ethical and policy issues and applications through role plays. Study of how the various applications affect the mediation process and the court's role in the development of mediation.

LSLW 553 Arbitration and Other Adjudicative Processes: In-depth examination of the theory and applications of arbitration and other adjudicative processes. Utilization of role plays to expand student knowledge and ability to understand increasingly complex issues. Examination of policy and ethical issues and exploration of case law research.

LSLW 556 Dispute Resolution in the Workplace: Critical study of procedural and substantive legal principles of dispute resolution in the workplace. Exploration of procedures such as negotation, mediation, arbitration, fact finding, and grievance resolution through collective bargaining which is the core of the dispute resolution in both private and public sector employment.

LSLW 578 Legal Aspects of Human Resource Management. In-depth study of procedural and substantive legal principles of human resources management. Exploration of the various human resource and legal procedures which can and should shape the work environment in both private and public employment.

Time for Program Completion:

Program completion will normally be with a one and one half year cycle.

ADMISSION

All candidates must meet the basic admissions requirements for graduate study at Montclair State.  The completion of a major from an accredited college or university is preferred.  Candidates with degrees in closely related areas will be considered, although prematriculation coursework may be required.

DEADLINES

Credentials are processed as soon as they are received.  This program does not have a specific deadline; however, the Office of Graduate Admissions & Support Services recommends that students submit their credentials as far in advance as possible for the semester they plan to begin their studies to ensure a timely review of their application.

TO APPLY TO THIS PROGRAM, PLEASE VISIT http://www.montclair.edu/graduate/prospective/app.shtml