2021 NSU Fact Book

2021 FACT BOOK 69 DEPARTMENT OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION STUDIES (DCRS) DCRS is committed to academic excellence, cultural diversity, social responsibility, and reflective practice in the fields of sociology, peace studies, research methodologies, and conflict resolution. The under- graduate and graduate programs focus on the study of human behavior in societies and methods whereby parties achieve constructive agreements based on the principles of nonviolence, equity, dignity, and appreci- ation for human diversity. The department offers a Bachelor of Science in Sociology that examines the interactive dynamics of social institutions, organizations, and everyday life. This B.S. in Sociology is available both on campus and online. DCRS also offers Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in two delivery formats—residentially and online—and employs an optimal combination of hybrid learning models so that mid-career adults do not have to relocate for their graduate studies. The graduate degrees in conflict analysis and resolu- tion focus on pragmatic approaches to solving problems inherent in human social relations. These programs are designed to prepare students for careers as advanced conflict resolution practitioners, college and university leaders and educators, researchers, theoreticians, consultants, program evaluators, and organization administrators. DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES AND POLITICS The Department of Humanities and Politics aims to engage students in our diverse, dynamic, and global- ized world and to encourage understanding and exploration of our humanity. Steeped in the liberal arts tradition, the department offers innovative and diverse interdisciplinary programs that emphasize critical thinking, reading, and writing. Courses explore areas of study such as English, history, philosophy, legal studies, international studies, modern languages, national security, and political science. They are offered in the traditional classroom setting, as well as online. Courses offered include independent studies, internships, and study abroad programs. DEPARTMENT OF MARINE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES The department focuses on issues in the life and environmental sciences of the ocean, atmosphere, and the land. Offered are undergraduate majors and minors in environmental science/studies and in marine biology; a minor in geographical information sciences; and Master of Science (M.S.) degrees with specialties in Marine Biology, Coastal Zone Management (CZM), and Marine Environmental Sciences. The department also offers a Ph.D. in Oceanography/Marine Biology. A selection of M.S. courses (and the CZM M.S. specialty program) are available online. Master’s degree pro- grams can be completed in as little as one-and -a-half years. Coursework includes a wide array of topics from general marine biology, ecology, and geology to molecular biology, genomics, and genetics. The department is committed to excellence in research and service providing a wide variety of opportunities and connections for current students and graduates. Students gain classroom, laboratory, and field knowledge. Graduates become academic or professional scientists engaged in industry, govern- ment, and nongovernmental organizations, or academia— such as marine and environmental scientists, biologists, geologists, physicists, professors, and teachers. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS The department provides a core curriculum in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, and analytical sciences. Through the mathematics major, mathe- matics minor, and applied statistics minor, coursework provides students with the skills to formulate, abstract, analyze, and solve complex problems. Enhancements include a department colloquium series, as well as faculty mentorship of undergraduate student research projects. Program graduates are prepared to enter graduate study in the mathematical sciences or pursue careers in a variety of fields, including science, medicine, industry, and business.