College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences 2015-2016 Catalog

6 N OTICE OF N ONDISCRIMINATION Consistent with all federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and/or local ordinances (e.g., Title VII, Title VI, Title III, Rehab Act, ADA, Title IX), it is the policy of Nova Southeastern University not to engage in discrimination or harassment against any individuals because of race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy status, national or ethnic origin, non- disqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military, status as a disabled veteran, or political beliefs and to comply with all federal and state non-discrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions, enrollment scholarships and loan programs, athletics, employment, and access to and treatment in all university centers, programs, and activities. NSU admits students of any race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy status, national or ethnic origin, non-disqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military, status as a disabled veteran, or political beliefs to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at NSU, and does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. A CCREDITATION Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award bachelor's, master's, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. CAHSS P ROGRAMS BY D EPARTMENT In CAHSS, we focus on teaching, mentoring, researching, and applying interdisciplinary theories and creative methodologies to improve human living and social relations. We offer the following graduate and postgraduate programs, using either hybrid or residential format. Department of Conflict Resolution Studies The Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) is committed to academic excellence, cultural diversity, social responsibility, and reflective practice in the fields of sociology, anthropology, and conflict resolution. Through both undergraduate and graduate programs, we focus on the study of human behavior in societies, what social theories, data, and patterns reveal about individuals, groups, and institutions, and methods whereby parties achieve constructive agreements based on the principles of nonviolence, equity, dignity, and appreciation for human diversity. The department explores how people group themselves and behave in groups, and provides a learner-centered approach to practice and research to support improved social relations among individuals, groups, organizations, and nations. The academic environment in the department is multi-disciplinary, dynamic, and innovative, utilizing faculty expertise, student experience, learning technologies, and practitioners who are knowledgeable in peacebuilding skills and techniques.