The program begins by bringing together historical and theoretical concepts and ends with an internship in a legal or conflict resolution setting. The purpose of the Conflict Resolution and Legal Studies Program is closely linked to the purpose of Brenau University as found on p. 8 of the current Brenau University Graduate and Undergraduate Catalog. The Conflict Resolution and Legal Studies Program, which is part of the Humanities Department, emphasizes the liberal arts tradition with program requirements drawn from history, political science, psychology, sociology, business, and philosophy in addition to the specialized courses in legal studies and conflict resolution. You cannot understand the actions and reactions of other people unless you understand yourself. Finally, community responsibility and global understanding are incorporated into the program.
Mediation has a long and varied history in almost all cultures of the world.
Jewish, Christian, Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, Confucian, and many indigenous cultures all have extensive and effective traditions of mediation practice. Because of the broad, liberal arts orientation of this degree, career alternatives and further courses of study are almost unlimited. List of Goals for the Conflict Resolution and Legal Studies Program 1. Increase awareness and support for the program among students, potential students, faculty, staff and administration of the university. Improve oral communication skills through classroom oral presentations.