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CARM 6643- Social Aspects of Terrorism
In the last fifteen years we have seen a significant surge in acts of terrorism. Today,
terrorism plays a significant role in international and domestic politics and affects each of
us in varying degrees. This course is an advanced seminar dealing with terrorism. It is
imperative that we understand terrorism, the history of terrorism, the types of terrorism,
the terrorist, his motivations, and the causes and consequences of terrorism. This course
examines a wide range of topics in order to provide you with a deeper understanding the
phenomenon of terrorism. We will engage in a thoughtful and in-depth examination of
the definitions, causes, and consequences of terrorism, as well as consider the different
means to countering terrorism. We will evaluate the domestic and international causes
and effects of terrorism, state-sponsored terrorism, and suicide terrorism. We will
examine and evaluate how terrorists raise, store, spend, and transfer their financial
resources. Offered occasionally.
CARM 6644-Consulting with Leaders in Organizational Conflict: A Four Frame
Approach
Studies clearly show that successful leaders of twenty-first century organizations need to
make sense of complex conflict situations before taking action. This course will combine
theory and practice to equip students to assist organizational leaders in developing both
diagnostic and behavioral sophistication by using multiple frames before taking action.
Participants will engage in both classroom learning, on-line assistance, and leadership
coaching with a client and organization of their own choosing. Offered yearly.
CARM 6645 – Indigenous Systems of Conflict Resolution
This course is designed to make contributions to the field by exploring the processes of
conflict resolution and peacemaking as practiced by the indigenous communities around
the world. Class members will engage in an in-depth exploration of techniques of
peacemaking, as practiced in various parts of the world. Offered yearly.
CARM 6646 – The Anthropology of Peace and Conflict
This course will explore the social dynamics of disputing and undertaking detailed
examinations of specific cases. By examining diverse expressions of conflict and different
means of controlling it, students will deepen their understanding of conflict analysis and
broaden their perspectives on how disputes can be managed. Course topics will include
the cooperative and aggressive components of human nature, the social construction of
violence, genocide, and war, and the relationship between conflict resolution, social
control, inequality, and justice. Offered occasionally.
CARM 6647- Risk Management for Organizations
This course examines risks across all types of organizations, including healthcare. The
course will outline various types of risk exposures including pure, operational, project,
technical, business and political. Students will learn how to develop a systemic risk
management program for any organization through risk identification, qualitative impact
analysis, quantitative impact analysis, risk response planning, and risk monitoring.
Offered yearly.
CARM 6648 – Researching Conflict
In this course, students and instructors will together conceptualize, design and carry out
a mixed methods research study on a topic connected to violence. The students and
instructors will decide on a research problem to be studied. The goal of the elective is to
help students deepen their understanding of quantitative and qualitative research and
hone their research skills. The course will be a collaborative effort, building on the
