Mediators work in courts, government, education, health care, human resources, project management, customer service, politics, insurance and sales. Common employers include corporations, educational institutions, health care organizations, insurance companies and banks. The  programme offered by Roosevelt University can also enhance a professional’s ability to manage conflict in their current organization. Professionals in the fields of organizational development, human resources, law and criminal justice can make ready use of the variety of skills learned in this program.

The MA in Conflict and Mediation prepares students to work as mediators or conciliators in a variety of industries. The program includes Mediation Certification from the Chicago Center for Conflict Resolution, a non-profit partner of Roosevelt, and real-world mediation experience. Coursework includes the full range of societal conflict, from familial and interpersonal conflict to public and community conflict.