Mission

The Minor in Conflict Analysis & Resolution provides students with a thorough understanding of conflict, its sources and dynamics.  It also prepares students to pursue an advanced degree in conflict resolution or help them become active citizens who want to play a role in transforming and resolving different types of conflicts.

Program Educational Objectives

The Minor in Conflict Analysis & Resolution seeks to:

1. Provide a clear understanding of the nature and dynamics of conflicts and the dominant theories in this field, and
2. Analyze different approaches and tools used to understand and address interpersonal, workplace, community, and international conflicts.

Student Outcomes

Upon completion of the Minor in Conflict Analysis & Resolution, students will:

1. Define conflict and its main sources and dynamics in different contexts,
2. Demonstrate awareness with regards to the role of leadership, culture, and world views in conflict,
3. Apply different conflict analysis techniques to map and analyze conflicts, and
4. Evaluate the major conflict resolution techniques and tools used in different contexts.

Curriculum

A total of 18 credits are required to graduate with a Minor in Conflict Analysis & Resolution, distributed as follows:

• Core Requirements (6 credits)
• Elective Requirements (12 credits)

Core Requirements (9 credits)

• CAR201/POL252   Fundamentals of Conflict Resolution (3 cr.)
• CAR202/PJE201   Cross-cultural Communication and Conflict (3 cr.)

Elective Requirements (12 credits)

• CAR204/PSY323                 Social Psychology (3 cr.)
• CAR213/POL213                 Mediation Skills (3 cr.)
• CAR231/POL231                 Introduction to Human Rights (3 cr.)
• CAR241/POL241                 Model UN: Diplomatic Skills & Simulation (3 cr.)
• CAR315/PJE315/POL315   Community Conflict and Conflict Resolution (3 cr.)
• CAR316/POL316                 Introduction to International Conflict and Conflict Resolution (3 cr.)
• CAR317/MGT317/POL317  Conflict Resolution Tools for the Business World (3 cr.)
• POL332                                Public International Law (3 cr.)
• CAR415/POL334   Negotiation and Bargaining (3 cr.)
• CAR432/POL432/POL325   Diplomatic and Consular Services (3 cr.)
• CAR318/REL318                  Religious Thought and Conflict Resolution (3 cr.)
• CAR311/SOC311                  Social Problems (3 cr.)
• POL437O                             Gender Negotiations Mediation and Conflict Resolution (3 cr.)
• SOC488E                             Gender Equality in the Workplace (3 cr.)
• SWO203                               Citizenship, Leadership and Civic Engagement (3 cr.)