College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Catalog 2016

43 Master of Science in Conflict Analysis and Resolution (M.S.) Program Description The M.S. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution is designed to train reflective professionals in the practice, design, and evaluation of a variety of conflict resolution applications. The M.S. program focuses on pragmatic approaches to solving problems inherent in human social relations. Students are exposed to a wide array of techniques and strategies to help people achieve improve relations and resolve conflicts that arise in many personal, professional, organizational, and social environments. The M.S. program consists of a 12-course (36 credits) sequence that includes conflict resolution theory, practice skills, field placement, research design, and program evaluation. Program Formats The M.S. program is offered in both residential and distance learning formats. These flexible formats allow mid-career working adults and those unable to attend the on-campus program, to study conflict resolution in a creative, rigorous, and structured fashion. Students may enroll full or part time, taking six to nine credit hours per term. Students who attend full-time can expect to complete the program in 15 months. Part-time students will complete the program in 2 years. Summer attendance is mandatory. Students taking online classes are required to attend two Residential Institutes (RI) per academic year. Each RI is 5 days. Currently the RIs are held in February and September or October. Please visit http://CAHSS.nova.edu/RI for current information. Student Advising A student who wishes to seek advising regarding course selection or their degree plan should consult with the program administrators. Degree Plans Below is a sample of a degree plan for a full-time, residential student who begins their studies in the Fall term. Degree plans will be modified based on a student’s enrollment date and pace of study. (See departmental webpage for additional degree plans). Capstone and Practicum are taken in the final term. Degree Plan: 36 credits hours (For students who entered the program Fall 2016 and on) Fall (August) Winter (January) Summer (May) Year 1 CARM 5000: Foundations and Development of Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies CARM 5040: Communication Dynamics in Dispute Resolution: The Human Factor CARM 6120: Culture and Conflict: Cross-cultural Perspectives CARM 5100: Mediation Theory and Practice CARM 5140: Negotiation Theory and Practice CARM 5200: Research Design and Program Evaluation CARM 6150: Professional Practice and Ethics CARM 6140: Facilitation Theory and Practice (on campus) CARM 66__: Elective Year 2 CARM 6130: Practicum I: Supervised Field Experience CARM 6450: M.S. Capstone CARM66___: Elective Graduation and Celebration