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to practice and analyze situations utilizing knowledge from previous course work. Pre-
requisite – Program Approval Required.
MACS 6624 – Advanced Practicum
This practicum experience is a faculty-driven experience in which a faculty member will
design a project in conjunction with another organization or university and students
selected for the practicum will work on that project with the faculty member. The project
may also entail a one to two week mandatory field experience in which students and the
faculty member will work on the project on location. Students will be responsible for their
expenses. Students will apply for this practicum and must be selected.
MACS 6624 – Global Field Studies in Conflict Resolution
Global Field Studies Courses are elective courses that incorporate an overseas field-
immersion component. These courses are developed around principles of
multidisciplinary conflict analysis and resolution (CAR), which promote a scholarship of
engagement in communities through research, education and practice. They provide a
solid knowledge base by the application of CAR concepts through experiential learning. In
addition, the overseas experience enhances students’ cross-cultural skills, appreciation
and understanding of diversity and global issues. The number of online sessions and
length of the field experience varies with each course. Global Courses have been offered
by DCAR faculty in Ecuador, Suriname, Morocco, Ireland and Ghana. Course topics have
included international development, human rights, environmental conflict, peace
education, and restorative and transitional justice, among others.
MACS 6626 – Conflict Resolution for the School and School System
This course is designed for anyone in a position to influence school policy, practice, and
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making, from within or as a consultant. The course takes a systems approach
to resolving conflicts within the school and school system, applying conflict analysis and
conflict resolution models to conflict situations, using negotiation, mediation, and
facilitation processes, developing a conflict resolution culture throughout the system,
providing training for parents, teachers, students, and school board. The course also
examines methods to manage conflict, including using conflict resolution practices in
crisis situations, and mediating and negotiating with parents, teachers, administrators,
and students. The course uses a case study method. Offered occasionally.
MACS 6627 – Conflict Resolution & Peer Mediation for Students: Elementary,
Middle and High School Levels
This course is designed to bring conflict resolution and peer mediation training to
students at the classroom, school, or school system level with the objective of
transforming student/classroom/school conflict resolution culture. Students will examine
the elements of conflict resolution and peer mediation curricula, materials and resources
in the field, and current research. Students will also do original curriculum/peer
mediation design by integrating state-of-the-art thinking in conflict resolution methods,
theories, and research into the design, implementation, and institutionalization of conflict
resolution and peer mediation programs. Pre-requisites: MACS 5100. Offered
occasionally.
MACS 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.
