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

86 Degree Plan: 39 credits hours Fall (August) Winter (January) Summer (May) Year 1 CARM 5000: Foundations and Development of Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies CARM 5040: Communication Dynamics in Dispute Resolution: The Human Factor CARM 6120: Culture and Conflict: Cross-cultural Perspectives CARM 5020: Theories and Philosophies of Conflict and Peace CARM 5140: Negotiation Theory and Practice CARM 5200: Research Design and Program Evaluation CARM 6130: Practicum I: Supervised Field Experience CARM 66__: Elective CARM 6140: Facilitation Theory and Practice (on campus) Year 2 CARM 66___: Elective CARM66___: Elective CARM 66__: Elective CARM 5100: Mediation Theory and Practice Comprehensive Examination- Given in January, May, and August or September Graduation and Celebration Program Specifics Practicum To complete the M.S. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution, students must complete Practicum I, including the accrual of at least 65 hours of practicum. Students may elect to complete Practicum II as an elective. Students are responsible for documenting practicum hours, and must have these hours verified and signed by an on-site supervisor. The practicum experience is designed to provide students with an experiential opportunity to utilize conflict resolution methodology and theory within a diversity of professional settings. Students will have the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts within a practical framework. Practicum provides a community placement for the student to develop and refine practitioner skills. Using the Practicum experience, students have the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts within a practical framework under the supervision of an on-site supervisor. Please consult the Practicum Coordinator and Practicum Professor for detailed information. During each term and at every Residential Institute, one or more Practicum Advising sessions are scheduled. Students who have not yet registered for practicum courses are encouraged to attend one or more sessions. Students may also seek individual in-person or telephonic appointments with the Practicum Coordinator for assistance with practicum placements. Please visit http://CAHSS.nova.edu/Downloads/car.htm for the Practicum Handbook and forms. Master’s Thesis Option The student may write a research thesis. The thesis is 6 credits and counts as two electives. Instead of the electives offered in the fall and winter terms of the second year, thesis students register for Master’s Thesis. Entrance into the thesis track is not automatic; students must meet eligibility requirements. Please contact the department for further details. Examinations and Evaluations In addition to successfully completing all course work, and obtaining the required practicum hours discussed above, students must pass a comprehensive examination to be awarded