Mediator Certificate Programs   

The completion of a 40-hour UTSA Mediator Certificate Program is a prerequisite for enrollment in the Advanced Family Mediation Course.

This program is presented in workshop format as a 24-hour program over three weeks. Learning derives from lectures, group discussions, hands-on activities, and mock mediation exercises. The course culminates with the presentation of a “Certificate of Family Mediation” issued by UTSA in recognition of successful course completion.

In accordance with Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 154.052(b), this 24-hour course will cover the basic principles of family law, child development, family violence and family dynamics:

•  Overview of legal system and terms relating to family law
•  Allocation of Resources
•  Parenting Plans
•  Family Systems and Dynamics
•  Ages and Stages of Child Development
•  Family Violence (4 hours)
•  Practice Considerations
•  Mediation Skills

The completion of a 40-hour UTSA Mediator Certificate Program is a prerequisite for enrollment in the Advanced Family Mediation Course.

This program is presented in workshop format as a 24-hour program over three weeks. Learning derives from lectures, group discussions, hands-on activities, and mock mediation exercises. The course culminates with the presentation of a “Certificate of Family Mediation” issued by UTSA in recognition of successful course completion.

In accordance with Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 154.052(b), this 24-hour course will cover the basic principles of family law, child development, family violence and family dynamics:

•  Overview of legal system and terms relating to family law
•  Allocation of Resources
•  Parenting Plans
•  Family Systems and Dynamics
•  Ages and Stages of Child Development
•  Family Violence (4 hours)
•  Practice Considerations
•  Mediation Skills

The completion of a 40-hour UTSA Mediator Certificate Program is a prerequisite for enrollment in the Advanced Family Mediation Course.

This program is presented in workshop format as a 24-hour program over three weeks. Learning derives from lectures, group discussions, hands-on activities, and mock mediation exercises. The course culminates with the presentation of a “Certificate of Family Mediation” issued by UTSA in recognition of successful course completion.

In accordance with Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 154.052(b), this 24-hour course will cover the basic principles of family law, child development, family violence and family dynamics:

•  Overview of legal system and terms relating to family law
•  Allocation of Resources
•  Parenting Plans
•  Family Systems and Dynamics
•  Ages and Stages of Child Development
•  Family Violence (4 hours)
•  Practice Considerations
•  Mediation Skills

Course content includes defining mediation; federal and state recognition of mediation; history of mediation; types of mediation; tools and techniques of mediation; understanding the role of a mediator; understanding the dynamics of conflict; differing definitions of neutrality; understanding confidentiality; communication skills in mediation; and ethics required of mediators.  Learning derives from lectures, group discussions, hands-on activities, and mock mediation exercises.  Course culminates with presentation of a “Certificate of Mediation” issued by UTSA in recognition of successful course completion.

Course content includes defining mediation; federal and state recognition of mediation; history of mediation; types of mediation; tools and techniques of mediation; understanding the role of a mediator; understanding the dynamics of conflict; differing definitions of neutrality; understanding confidentiality; communication skills in mediation; and ethics required of mediators.  Learning derives from lectures, group discussions, hands-on activities, and mock mediation exercises.  Course culminates with presentation of a “Certificate of Mediation” issued by UTSA in recognition of successful course completion.