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

85 Graduation Requirements In order to be eligible for conferral of degree, CSA students must have completed all coursework, practicum hours, and passed the comprehensive examination. In addition, they must have at least a 3.0 GPA with no "incomplete" grades, and must be a "student in good standing" with no disciplinary actions pending or disciplinary tasks to complete. CSA students may participate in the June graduation ceremonies if they have completed all coursework, practicum hours and taken their comprehensive examination even if they have not yet received their grade for the exam. M.S. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution Program Description The M.S. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution is designed to train reflective professionals in the practice, design, and evaluation of a variety of conflict resolution applications. The M.S. program focuses on pragmatic approaches to solving problems inherent in human social relations. Students are exposed to a wide array of techniques and strategies to help people achieve improve relations and resolve conflicts that arise in many personal, professional, organizational, and social environments. The M.S. program consists of a 13-course (39 credits) sequence that includes conflict resolution theory, practice skills, field placement, research design, and program evaluation. You may elect to complete a general course of study or pursue concentrations in the following areas:  Conflict and Crisis Management  Culture and Ethnic Conflict  International Peace and Conflict  Conflict in Organizations and Schools Students pursuing a concentration must take 3 additional credits above degree requirements and are allowed to do a maximum of two (2) concentrations. Program Formats The M.S. program is offered in both residential and distance learning formats. These flexible formats allow mid-career working adults and those unable to attend the on-campus program, to study conflict resolution in a creative, rigorous, and structured fashion. Students may enroll full or part time, taking six to nine credit hours per term. Students who attend full-time can expect to complete the program in 19 months. Part-time students will complete the program in 2 ½ years. Summer attendance is mandatory. Students taking online classes are required to attend two Residential Institutes (RI) per academic year. Each RI is 5 days. Currently the RIs are held in February and September or October. Please visit http://CAHSS.nova.edu/RI for current information. Student Advising A student who wishes to seek advising regarding course selection or their degree plan should consult with the program administrators. Degree Plans Below is a sample of a degree plan for a full-time student who begins their studies in the Fall term. Degree plans will be modified based on a student’s enrollment date and pace of study.