College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Catalog 2016

237 NSAM 6619 – Strategic Community Planning An overview of the community from a strategic perspective, identifying: social, economic, demographic and cultural trends and patterns within the community; areas of concern for law enforcement and government; ways to initiate and develop community-wide strategic planning for peaceful community relations and growth; building community partnerships between law enforcement, the criminal justice system and community agencies and groups; community justice; and the use of data, data collection and analysis in developing and implementing collaborative long and short term plans for community development, problem solving and funding initiatives. NSAM 6621 – Introduction to Human Rights Theory and Practice This course provides students with an introductory survey of political, philosophical, historical, economic, and legal considerations related to fundamental human rights concepts. Students will examine human rights issues in both domestic and international arenas. In particular, the course addresses the issues of the ideological and cultural origins of human rights theory; the sources of rights and rights violations; the impact of the nation-state system, governments and other institutions (such as corporations, churches, and universities), and domestic and foreign policies particularly of the U.S. on human rights law and enforcement. Finally, students examine the wide variety of political, civil, economic, social and cultural rights warranting protection. NSAM 6624 – Advanced Practicum This practicum experience is a faculty- driven experience in which a faculty member will design a project in conjunction with another organization or university and students selected for the practicum will work on that project with the faculty member. The project may also entail a one to two week mandatory field experience in which students and the faculty member will work on the project on location. Students will be responsible for their expenses. Students will apply for this practicum and must be selected. Offered occasionally. NSAM 6625 – Global Field Studies Practicum in Conflict Resolution The Global Field Studies Practicum Course in Conflict Resolution incorporates a field- immersion component as part of this practicum course. It is developed around principles of multidisciplinary conflict analysis, management, and resolution which promote scholarship of engagement in communities through research, education, and practice. This course provides a solid knowledge base by the application of conflict resolution concepts through experiential learning that lead to professional development. The field experience enhances students’ cross-cultural skills, appreciation and understanding of diversity and global issues. During the course students are exposed to a diverse community of researchers, practitioners, policy makers, who share with students their experience and career journeys. The course provides for the enhancement of students’ career development plans and requires the completion of all required practicum forms and paperwork. For their final project students are expected to work with a partner organization developing research, training, or consultancy projects where students apply theoretical concepts within a practical framework. NSAM 6630 – Foundations of Genocide Studies This course is a survey of the causes, forms, and nature of genocide. The course addresses the complexities in differentiating human rights violations and crimes against humanity, from genocide and government sponsored mass murder. Theoretical and applied cases studies will facilitate student engagement. The course will serve as an introduction to the theories and applied practices utilized in analyzing acts of genocide. Issues addressed throughout the course will include: genocidal intent, eugenics and genocide, demographic purging, as well as mass and public extermination. NSAM 6632 - Civil Wars and Their Resolution This course examines the various complexities of violent civil conflict. Using a general survey of the field, supplemented with numerous civil war case studies, students explore the various factors contributing to the outbreak of civil wars, the processes and consequences of such conflict, as well as the variety of methods available for resolution. NSAM 6633 – International War and Resolution This course focuses on various aspects of internal war and peace. Topics of discussion include defining war, historical patterns of warfare, motivations to engage in such conflict, as well as efforts to deter or resolve international war. NSAM 6634 – Metropolitan Conflict This course will explore historical and theoretical explanations for the different types on conflict prevalent in various metropolitan areas. A series of case studies, focusing on both cities within the United States and abroad, students will explore such topics as the role of ethnicity in conflict, structural inequalities of the system, urban/suburban relations, urbanization, and metropolitan growth and development. NSAM 6638 - Conflict and Crisis Management Theory and Practice This course is an overview of the theories of conflict and crisis management and the intervention models and protocols used. Conflict and crisis management will be explored among and between individuals and groups, organizations, communities, and governments around the globe. Topics will include the management of violent conflicts, such as kidnapping, hostage-barricade and terrorist acts,