Minor in Conflict Analysis and Resolution

Overview

The minor in Conflict Analysis and Resolution requires students to complete eighteen credits of course work. Eight credits must be applied only to the minor and may not be used to fulfill requirements of the student's major or another minor.

Minor Requirements

Required core courses (6 credits):

• CONF 101 Conflict and Our World
• CONF 300 Conflict Resolution Techniques and Practice

One bridge course (3 credits):

• CONF 320 Interpersonal Conflict Analysis and Resolution
  or
• CONF 330 Community, Group, and Organizational Conflict Analysis and Resolution
  or
• CONF 340 Global Conflict Analysis and Resolution

Concentration courses (9 credits):

Each student develops a concentration in one of the three levels of conflict: interpersonal, community/organizational,or global. A list of approved concentration courses is available from CAR advisors and this website. Students are encouraged to check special topic courses each semester and to think creatively about courses elsewhere at Mason that support learning in their chosen concentration. With permission of the advisor, students may use other CONF designated courses (e.g. bridge courses, CONF 490) to fulfill concentration requirements.