Ethics in Conflict Resolution

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course examines the ethical dimensions of conflict resolution. The first part of the course focuses on four ethical theories: Kantian, Consequentialism, Virtue and Principlism. The second part of the course draws on specific issues in conflict resolution, especially with reference to the mediation process, such as neutrality, justice and confidentiality. This part of the course includes the analysis of case studies and codes of professional conduct. Requisite Courses: CRS-1200(6) plus a minimum of 6 additional credit hours in CRS courses (i.e. CRS-XXXX), or permission of instructor [prerequisite(s)].