The Master of Dispute Resolution (MDR) is offered as a graduate program. Admission to the MDR will require a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
All applicants are required to submit:
Application through our website.
A one to two page personal statement.
Current resumé or CV.
Official Transcripts from all institutions attended.
Two complete Personal Evaluation Forms or narrative letters of recommendation.
Eligibility
The Master of Dispute Resolution (MDR) Program requires the applicant to hold at least a bachelor's degree or the equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
FORIGN STUDENTS: will need to submit an official transcript, CAEU will evaluate the degree through evaluation office at student’s expense.
Application Personal Statement
The Master's Degree, and Certificate Programs in Dispute Resolution are designed to combine a graduate level academic experience with a commitment to the development of professional skills, especially those related to dispute resolution.
Please include a one to two page personal statement indicating your reasons for wanting to study dispute resolution, why you chose to apply to CAEU, what use you anticipate making of the education you receive, what contribution you will make to the program, and any further information that you feel should be considered by the Admissions Committee.
Please include in your personal statement a discussion of any economic, educational, or social disadvantages that you have encountered, what you have done to overcome these disadvantages, community service endeavors that you may have participated in, and your plans as they now relate to future community service.
Resumé/Vita
A copy of a current resumé or vita outlining professional and educational experience is required.
Transcripts
Transcripts are required for all applicants for the Master’s program. We must receive Official Transcripts to consider your application and must be received directly from the university or in a university sealed envelope from the applicant. Transcripts must be included from all institutions attended. If you are currently a student in another graduate program or undergraduate program, we will need your current transcript to date. Transcripts from international institutions need to be submitted through a credential evaluation service.
Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation are required for applicants applying for our academic program. Applicants can have their recommenders write a narrative letter of recommendation. This form/letter is an opportunity for the admissions committee to learn about your potential or current work in the dispute resolution field.
If you are currently a working professional or attorney, and are interested in making the transition into mediation or arbitration, this is a good opportunity for you to approach your professional colleagues and talk with them about your interest in making a transition.
Recommendations can be from co-workers, supervisors, mentors, professors and others that can talk about your experience or potential experience in the field. Applicants are encouraged to provide recommendations from different sectors, professional and academic, to provide the committee will a well-rounded understanding of your experiences. Recommendations should not be from family members.
