2007-2008 Academic Catalog
Political Science Majors and Minors
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- Political Science Major
- Political Science Minor
- Peace Studies Minor
- Certificate in Conflict Management
Certificate in Conflict Management (15-16 hours)
The Center for Peace and Justice coordinates a special course of study in conflict management designed to give students concentrated preparation for practical peacemaking in their work, church, community, and family. Students will study the theory of communication and conflict resolution, be introduced to relevant skills, and equip themselves to apply this learning in a variety of action settings.
Certificate Requirements
COMM/PSCI 310 Conflict Resolution (3)
PSCI 410 Community Mediation (3)
Students must choose one of the following courses:
COMM 200 Persuasive Communication (3)
COMM 210 Interpersonal Communication (3)
Students must choose one of the following courses:
BUSN 480 Organizational Behavior (4)
SOCI 300 Group Dynamics (3)
CHMN/PSYC 381 Counseling (3)
Students must choose 3 semester hours of field experience in a conflict resolution or mediation program or agency tailored to the individual student's needs (taken after PSCI 410 or concurrently with it)
These credits may be applied also toward general education, major, or minor requirements. Successful students will receive a certificate of completion upon graduation.
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