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research, current research in the field, and an introduction to program evaluation
through analysis of published work. Offered winter and summer.
CARM 6000 – Organizational Conflict: Theory and Practice
This course examines organizations, the causes and manifestations of organizational
conflict, and interventions including: organizational theories, organizational development,
systems theories, group dynamics, and dispute systems design. Students will learn to
apply theory to the assessment of conflict and the design of appropriate intervention
models within organizations, and will be introduced to consultation models.
Prerequisites: CARM or CARD 5040. Offered summer
CARM 6120 - Culture and Conflict: Cross-cultural Perspectives
This course examines the nature and meaning of conflict, conflict management
techniques, and the assessment of conflict situations from a cross-cultural perspective.
Explores various models for training third parties to function effectively in handling
disputes where cultural differences are a significant factor. Also addresses various
theoretical and practical implications of indigenous conflict management techniques and
beliefs found in different cultural settings. Offered fall.
CARM 6130 - Practicum I: Supervised Field Experience
This course is a field research project that incorporates classroom knowledge and
real-world settings. Students will demonstrate their ability to apply theory to practice
and analyze situations utilizing knowledge from previous course work.
Prerequisites: CARM 5000 and CARM 5040 and CARM 5020 AND 1 of the following CARM
5100, CARM 5140, CARM 6140. Offered all terms.
CARM 6140 - Facilitation Theory and Practice
This course develops students' skills in working with groups. It incorporates theories and
models of group dynamics, facilitation, and group development, as well as workshop
development and delivery. This course uses a practice-based approach, including role-
plays and workshop presentations.
Prerequisites: CARM or CARD 5040. Offered fall and winter (online) and summer (on-
campus).
CARM 6160 - Practicum II: Supervised Field Experience
Continuation of CARM 6130. Prerequisites: CARM 6130. Offered fall and winter.
CARM 6170 - Violence Prevention and Intervention
This course examines various theories of human aggression and violence, exploring their
underlying assumptions about human nature and the causes of violence. Also included is
an introduction to a range of violence intervention and prevention approaches developed
for use at the interpersonal, intergroup, and societal level. Offered summer and fall.
CARM 6300 –Master’s Thesis: (six credits) (optional)
This course is taken over a two-term period in lieu of two electives required for
completion of the degree program. The thesis may be an extended literature review of
an approved subject, an approved independent research project, or a combination of the
two (for further information, including prerequisites, see master’s thesis handbook)
Prerequisites: students must have 27 credits.
CARM 6400 - Comprehensive Exam in Progress
Students who need to take any part of the comprehensive examination will be enrolled in
this course.
