Mediation and Applied Conflict Studies

Constructive use of conflict, peaceful resolution of disputes

If you’re looking for mediation and conflict resolution skills – for your career and for life – please consider one of the Woodbury College master's level Mediation and Applied Conflict Studies Programs.

Don't take our word for it . . .

"Few realize that Woodbury College's Mediation and Conflict Resolution program is one of the earliest centers for the systematic study of conflict management in the country. In addition to being a valuable regional resource, it is also at the forefront of a new and emerging field nationally. The program's evolution and development has alternatively reflected and influenced mediation and conflict management practice nationally and internationally. And, because of the school's and faculty's' dedication, it has become a sophisticated training center for an evolving profession. Never before in history has there been a concerted effort to systematically study and teach negotiation and other conflict management approaches. Woodbury has a well deserved place of honor in that history."

~ Robert Benjamin, nationally-acclaimed mediator
Mediation on the radio:
Click here to download an mp3 of Woodbury College president, Larry Mandell, and nationally acclaimed mediator, Robert Benjamin, speak about mediation on The Mark Johnson Show on WDEV in Vermont.

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At Woodbury, you’ll find life-changing education that is also intensely practical. Students are challenged and supported by faculty who are both master teachers as well as masters of the craft and art of mediation.

Through personal attention and individual mentoring, students gain a toolbox of conflict resolution skills that give them the ability to help resolve family disputes, prevent neighborhood violence, improve community conditions, settle divorces, facilitate meetings, and address workplace, business, and environmental disputes.

Students choose from two intensive, practice-based credentials designed to meet the needs of adult students:

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Looking for a workshop about Conflict Resolution?

Register for our Basic Mediation workshop, July 16 - 19. »

We also offer customized and specialized trainings on your site or on our campus. Click to find out more. »