2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

Conflict Analysis and Resolution, BS


Banner Code: CA-BS-CONF

Students must fulfill all requirements  for bachelor’s degrees including university general education  requirements.  S-CAR majors must also complete 57 major requirement credits for the BS degree. 

Students pursuing a double major/degree with a program outside of the S-CAR undergraduate program will be expected to fulfill all of the university general education and college requirements necessary to complete the second major. Please check with the second major department concerning additional requirements.

Writing-Intensive Requirement

All Mason students are required to complete at least one course designated as “writing intensive” in their major at the 300-level or above. CONF 302 has been designated “writing intensive.”

Advising

S-CAR advisors help students create interdisciplinary programs that meet their interests and career goals. All majors and minors are strongly encouraged to meet regularly with an S-CAR academic advisor who will help students develop and follow a coherent plan of study and complete the degree in a timely manner.

Physical Education Courses

PHED courses offered by the School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism that are activity courses cannot be counted toward credits required for a degree in S-CAR. Students may use nonactivity PHED courses for elective credit for S-CAR degrees.

Degree Requirements


  • Non-Western culture (3 credits): from College of Humanities and Social Sciences BA requirement list. Cannot be double counted for global understanding requirement.

Research methods (6 credits):


 STAT 250 and an additional research methods course from the approved list.

Field experience (3 credits):


Students can choose to fulfill this requirement through an internship, service learning, or study abroad. Please contact an S-CAR advisor for information on the opportunities/procedures for field experience credit.  Students interested in study abroad should register through the Center for Global Education. More information can be found at globaled.gmu.edu. Prior approval by the major advisor is required for all field experience options. Other options may be available.  Please check with S-CAR advising office with questions. 

Internship/Service Learning:


Concentration courses (12 credits):


Students choose courses from one of three levels of conflict: interpersonal (micro level), community and organizational (mezzo level), and international (macro level). Students should choose classes that pertain to their concentration and are listed as approved. Students are encouraged to check special topics courses each semester and think creatively about the applicability of courses that support learning in their chosen concentration. Independent study approved by the advisor is also an option. The S-CAR director will consider student requests for approval of courses not listed below.

▲ Concentration in Interpersonal Conflict (MICR)


Students choose four courses from:

▲ Concentration in Community and Organizational Conflict (MEZZ)


Students choose four courses from:

▲ Concentration in International Conflict (MACR)


Students choose four courses from:

Major electives (6 credits):


Elective courses can be chosen from the approved concentration course list at any level but may not count for both concentration and elective credit. Independent study approved by the advisor is also an option.

Additional Courses in Practice:

Students may choose to take additional practice courses from the following:

Total: 120 credits