Bachelor of Science in Conflict Analysis and Resolution

Bachelor of Science in 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 Bachelors 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.
 

 
 
 


 



 
Research Methods

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Conflict Analysis and Resolution must take at least six credits from the following research courses:

  • ANTH 380 - Language and Culture Credits: 3
  • ANTH 450 - Qualitative Methods: Nonstatistical Approaches in Culture and Social Research Credits: 3
  • CRIM 315 - Research Methods and Analysis in Criminology Credits: 3
  • ENGH 318 - Introduction to Cultural Studies Credits: 3
  • GOVT 300 - Research Methods and Analysis Credits: 4
  • GOVT 366 - Public Policy Analysis Credits: 3
  • HIST 300 - Introduction to Historical Method Credits: 3
  • HIST 390 - The Digital Past Credits: 3
  • PHIL 357 - Philosophy of the Social Sciences Credits: 3 
  • PSYC 300 - Statistics in Psychology Credits: 4
  • PSYC 301 - Research Methods in Psychology Credits: 3
  • SOCI 303 - Methods and Logic of Inquiry Credits: 4
  • SOCI 313 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Credits: 4
  • SOCI 410 - Social Surveys and Attitude and Opinion Measurements Credits: 3
  • STAT 250 - Introductory Statistics I Credits: 3
  • STAT 362 - Introduction to Computer Statistical Packages Credits: 3
  • STAT 474 - Introduction to Survey Sampling Credits: 3
  • WMST 410 - Feminist Approaches to Social Research Credits: 3
Degree Requirements

Degree requirements and policies for the Bachelor of Science in Conflict Analysis and Resolution can be found in the University Catalog.

Concentrations

All students earning a Bachelor of Science in Conflict Analysis and Resolution must choose one of the following areas of conflict as their concentration:

  • Building Peace in Divided Societies
  • Global Engagement
  • Political and Social Action
  • Justice and Reconciliation
  • Interpersonal Dynamics
  • Collaborative Leadership

To fulfill the concentration requirement students select six concentration courses. Four of those six courses must be taken from within their chosen concentration. The remaining two concentration courses may be taken from any of the concentration course lists. Students should check with their major advisor regarding special topic and unlisted courses.

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