Introduction to Conflict Resolution Studies

6 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) Disagreements, hurtful relationships, bullying, verbal aggression, physical assault, genocide, and war-human conflict is widespread in personal, community, and global settings, and all experience conflict in some way. This course prepares students to deal constructively with conflict through creative problem solving, effective communication, productive use of power, skills for peaceful justice-making, and understanding gender dynamics. To deal with personal and others' conflicts, students explore approaches such as negotiation, mediation, nonviolent action, cross-cultural sensitivity, legal alternative dispute resolution, and restorative justice. Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and MSC-1200. CRS-2111 (1.5) Special Topics Workshop (1.5 hrs Apprenticeship/Internship/Practicum) This workshop offers students the opportunity to learn and practice various conflict resolution skills used within a wide variety of settings. Areas of study may include topics such as compassionate listening, faith-based community peacebuilding, identity conflict resolution skills, and diversity awareness training. This course may be repeated for credit when topic varies. Requisite Courses: CRS-1200 or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].