NCRP M.A. (Online)

Master of Arts Degree in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding (Online)

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THE PROGRAM

The online Master's Degree program in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding at California University, Dominguez Hills teaches participants valuable conflict resolution and conflict management skills and knowledge which may be applied directly to police work, counseling, education, human resources management, labor relations, litigation, business negotiations, supervision and administration. The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 6% increase in arbitration, mediation, conciliation jobs between 2023 and 2033.

Other career applications include alternative dispute resolution (ADR), mediation, negotiation, arbitration, public policy, social work, teaching, inter-cultural and community conflicts, corporate contract and purchasing.

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What You Will Learn

Participants will improve their computer, listening, speaking, writing, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This is a 36-semester unit graduate program, which can be completed in two years without coming to the CSU Dominguez Hills campus. Courses run 12 weeks each term. Students have a choice of completing a thesis or portfolio as a culminating event.

The program involves a comprehensive study of the practical skills, methods, theory, and research needed to be an effective mediator, negotiator and conflict manager. The degree addresses many needs of beginning and mid-career professionals in government, business, and non-profit organizations, and those interested in a career change.

Online NCRP Courses

The degree can be completed without ever coming to the campus by anyone anywhere in the world with access to the Internet. Classes are asynchronous (tasks completed on- or off-line at the student's convenience), with on demand video lectures for students to view.

Additional features include home pages for students and instructors, chat and discussion rooms, electronic submission and return of papers, and individual, secure, access to personal course records at all times. Students can complete the course of study in two years or they have up to five years to complete the program. Students must also be in continuous enrollment.

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California State University Dominguez Hills provides the following information for its online and distance learning students in compliance with State Authorization information & Consumer Complaints federal Title IV regulation. Federal law [Section668.43(b)] requires that all institutions must disclose to all students or prospective students the complaint agency in all states where students reside.
If a student has a complaint or concern, information on how to contact a state agency and register a complaint, can be found at the following website:
http://www.calstate.edu/AcadAff/state-regulatory-authorizations/index.shtml.