College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Catalog 2016

44 Program Specifics Practicum To complete the M.S. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution, students must complete Practicum I, including the accrual of at least 65 hours of practicum. Students may elect to complete Practicum II as an elective. Students are responsible for documenting practicum hours, and must have these hours verified and signed by an on-site supervisor. The practicum experience is designed to provide students with an experiential opportunity to utilize conflict resolution methodology and theory within a diversity of professional settings. Students will have the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts within a practical framework. Practicum provides a community placement for the student to develop and refine practitioner skills. Using the Practicum experience, students have the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts within a practical framework under the supervision of an on-site supervisor. Please consult the Practicum Coordinator and Practicum Professor for detailed information. During each term and at every Residential Institute, one or more Practicum Advising sessions are scheduled. Students who have not yet registered for practicum courses are encouraged to attend one or more sessions. Students may also seek individual in-person or telephonic appointments with the Practicum Coordinator for assistance with practicum placements. Please visit http://CAHSS.nova.edu/Downloads/car.htm for the Practicum Handbook and forms. Master’s Thesis Option The student may write a research thesis. The thesis is 6 credits and counts as two electives. Instead of the electives offered in the fall and winter terms of the second year, thesis students register for Master’s Thesis. Entrance into the thesis track is not automatic; students must meet eligibility requirements. Please contact the department for further details. Graduate Certificate in Advanced Conflict Resolution Practice The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Conflict Resolution Practice offers students the fundamentals of applied conflict resolution and advanced training in the conflict resolution “skill-set.” It is intended to meet the needs of those individuals who seek more expertise in conflict resolution and are mainly interested in becoming practitioners in the field. It may also be appropriate for professionals who have already earned a graduate degree in their professional area, but who would benefit from academic study of applications of conflict analysis and resolution in their current profession. The Graduate Certificate consists of five courses (15 credits), which include conflict resolution theory and practice skills. Students who decide to continue their studies in conflict resolution may apply these credit hours toward the M.S. or the Ph.D. program in Conflict Analysis and Resolution if accepted to the program. The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Conflict Resolution Practice is offered in both residential and distance learning formats. These flexible formats allow mid-career working adults and those unable to attend the residential program, to study conflict resolution in a creative, rigorous, and structured fashion. Students enrolled in the distance learning