College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Catalog 2016

46 The Graduate Certificate is a 15 credit program. Students can tailor the Graduate Certificate to their interests. The 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 in a creative, rigorous, and structured fashion. Students enrolled in the online program participate in Residential Institutes on the main campus twice per year, as well as online Web-based courses. Students may enroll full or part time, taking three to nine credit hours per term. Students who attend full-time can expect to complete the program in 2 terms. Part-time students will complete the program in 3 terms. Degree Plan: 15 credits hours Below is a sample of a degree plan for a full-time 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. To complete the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Peace Studies, students must take 6 credits of electives (2 courses) approved by the department as Peace Studies curriculum. G RADUATE M INOR IN C ONFLICT R ESOLUTION S TUDIES Graduate minors foster pluralistic academic exposure and intellectual exchange. Many fields have become multidisciplinary and multi-professional. From a career angle, employers nowadays look for well-versed, well-rounded, versatile employees who can deal with ever- changing, multidimensional marketplaces. Graduate minors are areas of inquiry supplemental to the major graduate studies connected with other disciplines or professions. Graduate minors consist of 12 credits over and above a student’s major program requirements. The graduate minors are obtainable for NSU graduate students in good academic standing, pending class seat availability. Please visit the website at http://CAHSS.nova.edu/programs/minors/index.htm . Graduate Minor in Conflict Resolution Studies Offered through the Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS), the graduate minor in Conflict Resolution Studies emphasizes the theories and philosophies of disputing, justice, equity, and nonviolence. It is designed to introduce knowledge of the conflict resolution field and to provide foundations for academic and professional growth. It is offered in both a residential and distance learning format. The DCRS graduate minor is designed for non-major students who are interested in getting a foundational exposure to the conflict resolution field. Applicants from any disciplinary or professional backgrounds are welcome. Fall (August) Winter (January) Summer (May) Year 1 CARM 5000: Foundations and Development of Conflict Resolution CARM 6663—Introduction to Peace Studies CARM 6170: Violence Prevention and Intervention Elective #1 Elective #2 Graduation and Celebration