College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Catalog 2016

35 D EPARTMENT OF C ONFLICT R ESOLUTION S TUDIES The Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) is committed to academic excellence, cultural diversity, social responsibility, and reflective practice in the fields of sociology, anthropology, and conflict resolution. Through both undergraduate and graduate programs, we focus on the study of human behavior in societies, what social theories and research reveal about individuals, groups, institutions, and nations, and how parties achieve constructive agreements based on the principles of nonviolence, equity, dignity, and appreciation for human diversity. The department explores how people group themselves and behave in groups, and provides a learner-centered approach to practice and research to support improved social relations among individuals, groups, organizations, and nations. The academic environment in the department is multi-disciplinary, dynamic, and innovative, utilizing faculty expertise, student experience, learning technologies, and practitioners who are knowledgeable in peacebuilding skills and techniques. The following programs are offered by the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies:  Doctor of Philosophy in Conflict Analysis and Resolution  Master of Science in Conflict Analysis and Resolution  Graduate Certificate in Advanced Conflict Resolution Practice  Graduate Certificate in Peace Studies  Graduate Minor in Conflict Resolution Studies  Bachelor of Science in Sociology  Undergraduate Minors: Anthropology Sociology Note: For information on all undergraduate programs, please see the Undergraduate Student Catalog: http://www.nova.edu/undergraduatestudies/forms/2016-17_undergraduate_catalog.pdf