College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Graduate Catalog

231 which promote scholarship of engagement in communities through research, education, and practice. This course provides a solid knowledge base by the application of conflict resolution concepts through experiential learning that lead to professional development. The field experience enhances students’ cross-cultural skills, appreciation and understanding of diversity and global issues. During the course students are exposed to a diverse community of researchers, practitioners, policy makers, who share with students their experience and career journeys. The course provides for the enhancement of students’ career development plans and requires the completion of all required practicum forms and paperwork. For their final project students are expected to work with a partner organization developing research, training, or consultancy projects where students apply theoretical concepts within a practical framework. MACS 6626 – Conflict Resolution for the School and School System This course is designed for anyone in a position to influence school policy, practice, and decision‐making, from within or as a consultant. The course takes a systems approach to resolving conflicts within the school and school system, applying conflict analysis and conflict resolution models to conflict situations, using negotiation, mediation, and facilitation processes, developing a conflict resolution culture throughout the system, providing training for parents, teachers, students, and school board. The course also examines methods to manage conflict, including using conflict resolution practices in crisis situations, and mediating and negotiating with parents, teachers, administrators, and students. The course uses a case study method. Offered occasionally. MACS 6627 – Conflict Resolution & Peer Mediation for Students: Elementary, Middle and High School Levels This course is designed to bring conflict resolution and peer mediation training to students at the classroom, school, or school system level with the objective of transforming student/classroom/school conflict resolution culture. Students will examine the elements of conflict resolution and peer mediation curricula, materials and resources in the field, and current research. Students will also do original curriculum/peer mediation design by integrating state-of-the-art thinking in conflict resolution methods, theories, and research into the design, implementation, and institutionalization of conflict resolution and peer mediation programs. Pre-requisites: MACS 5100. Offered occasionally. MACS 6630 – Foundations of Genocide Studies This course is a survey of the causes, forms, and nature of genocide. The course addresses the complexities in differentiating human rights violations and crimes against humanity, from genocide and government sponsored mass murder. Theoretical and applied cases studies will facilitate student engagement. The course will serve as an introduction to the theories and applied practices utilized in analyzing acts of genocide. Issues addressed throughout the course will include: genocidal intent, eugenics and genocide, demographic purging, as well as mass and public extermination. Offered occasionally. MACS 6633 – International War and Resolution This course focuses on various aspects of internal war and peace. Topics of discussion include defining war, historical patterns of warfare, motivations to engage in such conflict, as well as efforts to deter or resolve international war. Offered occasionally. MACS 6634 – Metropolitan Conflict This course will explore historical and theoretical explanations for the different types on conflict prevalent in various metropolitan areas. A series of case studies, focusing on both cities within the United States and abroad, students will explore such topics as the role of ethnicity in conflict, structural inequalities of the system, urban/suburban relations, urbanization, and metropolitan growth and development. MACS 6635 – Advanced Facilitation: Facilitating Complex group Problem Solving This course focuses on facilitation in complex problem situations. The focus will be on intercultural settings. Various approaches to complex facilitation are introduced, with special attention to dealing with difficult parties and the principles of Interactive Management (IM). This course will provide students with the skills necessary to perform a facilitation workshop with a computer- assisted program developed to resolve complex problems. Students will gain experience as participants in problem- solving sessions, which they will study and analyze. Class sessions will consist of role- plays, discussion and analysis, and presentation of information. Prerequisites: MACS 6140. Offered occasionally. MACS 6638 – Conflict & Crisis Management Theory & Practice This course is an overview of the theories of conflict and crisis management and the intervention models and protocols used. Conflict and crisis management will be explored among and between individuals and groups, organizations, communities, and governments around the globe. Topics will include the management of violent conflicts, such as kidnapping, hostage-barricade and terrorist acts, homeland security, and the response to natural disasters. There will be interactive exercises as well as a case study approach used. Offered winter. MACS 6639 – Organizational Conflict Intervention This course will explore the diagnostic techniques and tools necessary to assess organizational conflict, and tools necessary for successful intervention. Pre- requisite: MACS 6000.