Master of Arts in Dispute Resolution

Faculty of Human and Social Development

Graduate Courses

Aside from the Master's Project (DR 598) or Master's Thesis (DR 599), no other courses are held during the summer term as Co-operative Education (Co-op) job placements are scheduled for MADR students. For MADR program information, see http://publicadmin.uvic.ca/madr.

DR 598   Units: 4.5   Schedule

Master's Project

The non-thesis option requires students to complete a major project in consultation with the student's supervisor and the Graduate Adviser. The project is expected to be a substantial analysis of a conflict situation or process, policy issue, or other relevant topic approved by the Graduate Adviser. It will have a practical application and is generally prepared in consultation with a client, as well as the supervisor. A written project report will be prepared and submitted to an oral examination committee.

Grading: INP, COM, N, F

DR 599   Units: 6.0   Schedule

Master's Thesis

The thesis option requires original research on a topic chosen in consultation with the student's supervisor and the Graduate Adviser.

Grading: INP, COM, N, F.