Out of state tuition?

A surfer asks:

I’m wanting to get into the mediation field and im in Arizona…does that change the price of tuition? Also is the course a credit course? And do i need to take the course in Arizona to ensure job placement or is that even a factor?

Kris Responds:

Thank you for your inquiry into our Basic 40 Hour Mediation Training Course. In answer to your questions:

The price of the tuition is the same regardless of residence.

The course fulfills Texas’ Statutory requirements in order to practice basic mediation for court referred cases in Texas. For Family Cases, additional training is required.

The credentials vary from state to state, and I am unaware of the basic requirements for your home state. For specific requirements and utilization of ADR in your state, I would suggest that you contact your state’s chapter of the Association of Conflict Resolution (www.ACR.net) or google your state’s chapter of professional mediator organization ( In Texas, this is the Texas Association of Mediators or TAM).

For Volunteer opportunities: contact: National Association for Community Mediation (NAFCM.org) and request community mediation resources in your state.

I hope this helps.

Kris