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

261 This course is pragmatic as well as theoretical, and presents communication and conflict resolution models in a practice-based approach. HCP 6320 Introduction to Systems Theories (3 Credits) This course provides and overview of theories that use metaphors of system, pattern, interaction, and communication to describe human behavior and relationships. Students will also study of the emergence of theories from cybernetics to language studies. HCP 6330 Mediation Theory and Practice (3 Credits) This course examines theories, methods, and techniques of mediation. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of mediation skills. (Prerequisite required: HCP 6310) (***THIS COURSE REQUIRES STUDENTS TO PHYSICALLY ATTEND THE MAIN NSU CAMPUS TO ATTEND THE "RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTE" (RI)***) HCP 6340 Diversity in Human and Family Development (3 Credits) Reviews human development in the context of family transitions such as childbirth, childhood, adolescence, courtship, marriage, maturity, old age, and death. Focuses on the diversity of psychosocial development across ethnicity, class, gender, and culture. Discussion of implications for interactional therapies. HCP 6350 Conflict and Crisis Management Theory and Practice (3 Credits) 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. HCP 6360 Critical Incidents (3 Credits) This course will provide an in-depth analysis and understanding of inter-group and intra- group dynamics associated with the organizational response to critical incidents such as hostage/barricade management, terrorism, kidnapping, natural or other disasters, and tactical operations, which comprise the negotiations team, the government, organizations, and the community. HCP 6370 Family Violence: The Effects on Families, Communities and Workplaces (3 Credits) This course explores the overall effects of trauma and violence on individuals, families, communities, and the workplace. Issues of abuse, violence, and systemic responses are explored in relation to their effect on individual behavior, family dynamics, service provision, and community systems. Methods for identifying such issues in the context of family mediation and other types of conflict intervention are explored. Concentration 4 Legal Perspectives of Child Protective Services (9 Credits) Concentration Description: This concentration will train students in the unique policies and laws related to children and families in contemporary society. Legal issues such as child custody, alimony, child support, child abuse and neglect, adoption, spouse abuse, will be investigated and evaluated. Students will develop interviewing, counseling, and negotiation skills to effectively discharge their roles regarding doctrinal, procedural, and evidentiary issues in the legal system. Legal research and reasoning, and critical thinking