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

176 results, and based upon the results, make recommendations related to the research topic to the organization. Students will write a paper that will describe the project, discuss related research and literature, describe the methodology used to collect data, discuss the results of the research, and draw conclusions from the study that lead to recommendations to the organization. Prerequisite: CSPA 6300. Offered winter. CSPA 6623 – Practicum III This course is a more advanced field research project that incorporates classroom knowledge and real-world settings. Students will demonstrate their ability to apply theory to practice and analyze situations utilizing knowledge from previous course work. Program approval required. Prerequisite: CSPA 6130 and CSPA 6160. CSPA 5509 – Directed Readings in Diversity This course examines specific aspects of diversity. It is designed so it may be taken as an independent study or with a small group of students so topics of individual research interest in this area may be pursued. Under the instructor’s guidance, the directed readings, the final project, and any other assignments will be set forth. The course will provide an opportunity for the enhancement of subject matter knowledge and expertise. CSPA 5522 – Directed Readings in Multiculturalism This course examines specific aspects of multiculturalism. It is designed so it may be taken as an independent study or with a small group of students so topics of individual research interest in this area may be pursued. Under the instructor’s guidance, the directed readings, the final project, and any other assignments will be set forth. The course will provide an opportunity for the enhancement of subject matter knowledge and expertise. CSPA 6720 – Bridging the Gap from Graduate School to CSA Professional The course is designed to assist students completing the CSA program in their transition from graduate student/graduate assistant to College Student Affairs professional. The course will focus on career search and career opportunities and dialogue with those in the CSA field. It affords students the further opportunity to enhance their career development. M.S. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution CARM 5000 - Foundations and Development of Conflict Resolution & Peace Studies This course outlines the substantive themes, history, origins, contexts, and philosophical foundations of conflict resolution, healing, peacemaking, and problem solving. Students will examine levels of interventions and processes in the field of conflict resolution. Offered all terms. CARM 5020 - Theories and Philosophies of Conflict and Peace This course is designed as a survey course on contemporary theories of conflict and conflict resolution. Students will examine a variety of theories that center primarily on the fields of history, economics, sociology, social psychology, anthropology, political sciences, and social relations. Offered winter. CARM 5040 – Communication Dynamics in Dispute Resolution: The Human Factor This course presents communication theories relevant to conflict resolution as well as theories about understanding, analyzing, and managing conflict. The course focuses on the human and emotional aspects of conflict, and includes the influence of gender and culture. This course is pragmatic as well as theoretical, and presents communication and conflict resolution models in a practice-based approach. Offered all terms.