2016-2017 University Catalog
Conflict Analysis and Resolution, BS
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Banner Code: CA-BS-CONF
School/Department: School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Analytical skills and techniques are critical to solving the world’s toughest problems. In order to solve conflict we must first understand it. Critical thinking and research skills are the focus of our Bachelor of Science program and are in demand by employers of all sectors. Students pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science in Conflict Analysis and Resolution develop research skills and have the opportunity to gain experience designing surveys, conducting interviews, analyzing statistics, and organizing data.
All conflict analysis and resolution majors choose an area of concentration. There are six concentrations:
- Building Peace in Divided Societies
- Global Engagement
- Political and Social Action
- Justice and Reconciliation
- Interpersonal Dynamics
- Collaborative Leadership
Students must fulfill all requirements for bachelor’s degrees as stated in Academic Policies including all Mason Core requirements. S-CAR majors must complete the 6 credit college-level requirement in research methods as well as 51 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 Mason Core and college requirements necessary to complete the second major. Please check with the second major department concerning additional requirements.
This undergraduate program offers students the option of applying to the accelerated master’s degree program. See Conflict Analysis and Resolution, BA or BS/Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Accelerated MS for specific 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.”
Major Coursework Grade Requirement
Students cannot use more than 12 credits of coursework within the major with a C- or D grade to count towards the Conflict Analysis and Resolution, BS. If a student receives C- or D grades in excess of the allowed number, they may retake courses to meet the major coursework grade requirement for graduation. Students taking a graduate course for undergraduate credit must achieve a grade of B- or higher for graduate course credits to count towards their undergraduate degree.
Physical Education Courses
PHED, PRLS, and RECR courses offered by the School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism that are activity courses cannot be counted toward the 120 credits required for a degree in S-CAR. Students may use non-activity PHED, PRLS, and RECR courses for elective credit for S-CAR degrees.
Advising
School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution advisors help students create an interdisciplinary course of study that meets their interests and career goals. All majors are strongly encouraged to meet regularly with an academic advisor from the School who will help students develop and follow a coherent plan of study and complete the degree in a timely manner.
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