Apr 19, 2024  
2019-2020 University Catalog 
    
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PSYCH 308 - Conflict Management and Mediation


Prerequisites: PSYCH 100 
Fulfills a requirement in the Psychology core concentration.
This course is designed to offer students opportunities to understand common causes of conflicts, and build techniques and skills in conflict management. The course teaches students the theoretical underpinnings causing disputes among parties. It emphasizes building partnerships and long-term positive relationships in one’s career and personal life. Students will investigate the theory and practice of using power, assessing conflict, improving communication techniques in problem solving with regards to appropriate strategies, tactics and goals in conflict resolution. This course will also focus on mediation skills, and students will have an opportunity to practice conflict management strategies to solve actual conflicts.

3 credits
Fall, Alternate years



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