Bachelor of Arts in Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution

The conflict analysis and dispute resolution major is housed in the Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution Department. The curriculum requirements for the conflict analysis and dispute resolution major are designed to provide a sound pre-professional training ground for undergraduate students who intend to pursue professional conflict intervention positions or to continue in a higher education setting. The major is designed to provide specialized pre-professional training with its emphasis on analytical and practical skills. While remaining anchored in a liberal arts tradition and strongly rooted in the social sciences, the program is designed to easily allow students to study in other fields outside the major in order to enrich these skills and these traditions. Faculty work with students individually to develop strong analytical and practical skills. Students are also guided in the development of a work ethic appropriate to professional conflict resolution practitioners. The major in conflict analysis and dispute resolution requires time in the field working with organizations and institutions that need conflict resolution services. The major has an internship and field research requirement that can be completed in the local community, the region, nation or internationally. The Bachelor of Arts in conflict analysis and dispute resolution requires a minimum of 120 credit hours. Students in conflict analysis and dispute resolution will successfully complete a total of 10 courses in conflict analysis and dispute resolution (including electives) with no less than five courses for the major at the 300-400 level. All required courses must be completed with grades of C or better. International Track Emphasizes challenges between nation, state and world systems. Intergroup/Organizational Track Emphasizes conflict escalation based on group affiliation including areas such as cross-cultural, ethic, racial and gender conflict. Interpersonal Track Emphasizes conflict that may result from human factors such as miscommunication, misperception, misunderstanding and other forces that are manifest between individuals.