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2015-2016 University Catalog

Conflict Analysis and Resolution, BA

Banner Code: CA-BA-CONF

Students must fulfill all requirements for bachelor’s degrees as stated in Academic Policies  including all Mason Core  requirements.  Students majoring in Conflict Analysis and Resolution must also complete the college-level requirements for foreign language proficiency as well as 51 major requirement credits for the BA 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, BA. 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 and PRLS 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 nonactivity PHED and PRLS courses for elective credit for S-CAR degrees.

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.

Degree Requirements

Required core courses (27 credits)

Field experience (3 credits)

Students can choose to fulfill this requirement through an internship, service learning, study abroad, or independent study.

Students may not be approved for field experience until they have earned at least 30 credits. It is recommended that students complete at least nine credits of conflict coursework before applying for field experience credit. Prior approval by the Director of Field Experience is required for students to receive credit through any field experience options. Students interested in trips with S-CAR can find information at scar.gmu.edu/field-experience. Students interested in study abroad through the Center for Global Education can find information at globaled.gmu.edu. Please contact an S-CAR advisor with questions or for information on the opportunities, policies, and procedures for field experience credit.  

Students take a minimum of three credits from the following:

Skills and Practice (3 credits)

This three credit requirement can be fulfilled by taking (1) an additional 3 credits of field experience selected from the courses above, (2) a foreign language course at the 250 level or higher, or (3) one 3 credit course or three 1 credit courses listed below.

Foreign Language Proficiency (0-12 credits)

Students must demonstrate intermediate-level proficiency in one foreign language. This requirement may be fulfilled by successfully completing a course in a foreign language course numbered 202, 209, or 210 (or higher level courses taught in the language) or achieving a satisfactory score on a university approved foreign language proficiency test. Students who are already proficient in a second language may be eligible for a waiver of this requirement.

Concentration courses (18 credits)

Students must choose an area of conflict as their concentration: interpersonal, community and organizational, international, or individualized. Students take six concentration courses of their choosing with at least four courses taken from within their chosen concentration. Additionally, at least one concentration course must be a CONF course. Courses may NOT double count for the concentration requirement and the skills and practice requirement.

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 Director of the Undergraduate Program is also an option. The S-CAR director will consider student requests for approval of courses not listed below.

▲ Concentration in Interpersonal Conflict (MICR)

For an interpersonal concentration, students choose at least four of their six concentration courses from the following:

▲ Concentration in Community and Organizational Conflict (MEZZ)

For a Community and Organizational concentration, students choose at least four of their six concentration courses from the following:

▲ Concentration in International Conflict (MACR)

For an international conflict concentration, students choose at least four of their six concentration courses from the following:

▲Individualized Concentration (IND)

Students interested in creating their own concentration can work with an advisor to decide upon a set of at least six courses that form a cohesive theme and will fulfill the requirements of the BA in Conflict Analysis and Resolution. Individualized concentrations must be approved by the Director of the Undergraduate Program

Mason Core (40 credits)

Note: some Mason Core  requirements may already be fulfilled by the major requirements listed above.  Students are strongly encouraged to consult their advisors to ensure they fulfill all remaining Mason Core  requirements.

Expand each item below for a link to specific course lists for each category.

Foundation Requirements (15-19 credits)

Core Requirements (22 credits)

Synthesis/Capstone Requirement (minimum 3 credits)

Electives

Remaining credits needed to bring the degree total to 120 may be fulfilled with general elective courses.  PHED and PRLS activity courses cannot be counted toward elective credits required for a degree in Conflict Analysis and Resolution.

Total: 120 credits