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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. The Practicum Coordinator will work with students to establish a placement
suited to each student’s interests, if possible.
Practicum placements have been established in an array of settings, such as schools,
prisons, court systems, parks, human services agencies, community organizations and
corporations. Additionally, the student is encouraged to explore and initiate a Practicum
setting specific to their own individual interests. If a student finds an appropriate site, the
Practicum Coordinator will assist the student in calling the site and negotiating for a
placement.
Some practicum sites require a background check before the practicum placement can
begin. This includes schools and other organizations involving children or other vulnerable
individuals, law enforcement agencies, etc. Generally the background check is at the
student’s expense and should be done as soon as possible before the practicum term.
Additionally, the student will attend a Practicum class with course work and faculty
supervision. The student must receive contractual approval from both the Practicum
Coordinator and the agency on-site supervisor before beginning the required Practicum
hours. The student is responsible for documenting Practicum hours and receiving
supervisor approval. The practice component of the student's Practicum is evaluated by
