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Become a Mediator
Certificate in Conflict Resolution & Mediation
Marylhurst University offers a 20-credit Certificate in Conflict Resolution and Mediation designed to provide skills in dispute resolution, mediation and intercultural interaction.
After completing the program, you will be able to:
- manage conflict,
- practice interest-based negotiation, and
- resolve differences through the mediation process.
Marylhurst University, located 10 miles south of Portland, Oregon, is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What careers are available to trained mediators?
Many mediators establish private practices, particularly if they can couple negotiation skills with extensive knowledge of a specialty area such as construction, discrimination, domestic relations, health care, insurance, landlord-tenant rights or real estate.
Others find employment as mediators with state and local governments, corporations or community mediation centers.
Of course, conflict resolution is a skill valued by all employers, in any job setting.
What education is needed to become a mediator?
Presently, the State of Oregon has minimal requirements for mediators. Essentially, a 40-hour basic training, followed by mentoring from an established mediator meets the state requirements. Additional training may be required to become a mediator in a specialty area.
What are the benefits of completing Marylhurst's Certificate in Conflict Resolution & Mediation?
In addition to completing six upper-division university courses designed to develop your negotiation skills, the Marylhurst program also requires students to complete a final project or internship, to put classroom learning into practice.
Marylhurst has partnerships with Clackamas County Dispute Resolutions Services and Multnomah County Court, providing apprenticeships in community, neighborhood and court mediation.
As a Marylhurst University student/alum, you can join SOLUTIONS, an organization designed to help you further develop your mediation skills and to network with individuals and organizations.
Finally, you may apply these 20 credits towards a Marylhurst bachelor's degree, choosing from majors such as communication studies, business and leadership, or human studies.
What are others saying about Marylhurst's Conflict Resolution & Mediation program?
"It has been a pleasure integrating Marylhurst students into the Multnomah County Court Small Claims Mediation Program as court mediators. They have brought both solid academic understanding of the field of conflict resolution and valuable practical skills to work with parties in conflict in the court setting."
– Jacqueline Abel, Mediation Program, Multnomah County Court
"Marylhurst's Conflict Resolution & Mediation program is phenomenal! It's relevant, interesting, interactive and fun. The faculty and hands-on interactive classes prepared me to secure a spot as a volunteer mediator with the Multnomah County Court – even before graduating."
– Liza McQuade Campbell, Conflict Resolution & Mediation student
"In the doctor's office where I work, I was able to coach my practice manager in conflict resolution thanks to Marylhurst's mediation program. Now we are taking our first steps in building a supportive culture."
– Cathy Bennett, Receptionist, Knott Street Dermatology