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

280 expenses. Students will apply for this practicum and must be selected. Offered occasionally. NSAM 6624 – Global Field Studies Practicum in Conflict Resolution The Global Field Studies Practicum Course in Conflict Resolution incorporates a field- immersion component as part of this practicum course. It is developed around principles of multidisciplinary conflict analysis, management, and resolution 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. NSAM 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. NSAM 6632 - Civil Wars and Their Resolution This course examines the various complexities of violent civil conflict. Using a general survey of the field, supplemented with numerous civil war case studies, students explore the various factors contributing to the outbreak of civil wars, the processes and consequences of such conflict, as well as the variety of methods available for resolution. NSAM 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. NSAM 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. NSAM 6638 - Conflict and Crisis Management Theory and 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