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Conflict Resolution ,Minor

Conflict Resolution, Minor


Constructive, Dialogue, Facilitation, Interdisciplinary, Justice, Mediation, Negotiation

The world is rife with conflict, and the ability to resolve it productively is a great asset. Learn to understand and address conflicts effectively in all types of social situations: familial, relational, organizational and political.

Description

The minor program in conflict resolution introduces students to theories and practices that enable them to understand, address and transform conflict while dealing with challenges at both the micro and the macro levels in professional and cross-cultural contexts and in individual and collective interactions.

At a glance
Program requirements

The minor in conflict resolution consists of 15 credit hours of coursework, of which a minimum of nine hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be completed through courses offered by the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Credit hours may not be shared between major and minor requirements. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the minor must be passed with a "C" (2.00) or better.
Required Courses -- 15 credit hours
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.

Enrollment requirements

GPA Requirement: COM 312, a required course in the minor, has a minimum GPA of 2.00.

Incompatible Majors: BA in conflict resolution

Other Enrollment Requirements: None

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.

Career opportunities

Students who complete the minor take an interdisciplinary approach to conflict resolution while being grounded in communication. With this solid background, they are ready to pursue further education or careers in diverse areas and in relevant professions. Potential job titles include:

  • arbitrator, mediator or conciliator
  • educator
  • guidance counselor
  • human resource manager or specialist
  • marriage and family therapist
  • patient representative
  • residential advisor
  • social and community service manager
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