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

235 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