Portland-State-University 2022-2023 Bulletin

Conflict Resolution B.A./B.S.

The Conflict Resolution BA/BS major is a 56-credit combination of 24 credits of required classes and 32 credits of CR electives. Eight (8) credits must be taken at the 400-level. The learning outcomes prepare the CR major degree holder equally for graduate school and employment in a CR-related field.

Requirements

Required courses

All required classes must be graded A-F and students must earn a minimum of a C grade for it to apply toward a CR degree.
CR 301UIntroduction to Conflict Resolution

4

CR 307Conflict Management Skills

4

CR 310UConflict Resolution Values & Ethics

4

CR 311UConflict Resolution Psychology

4

CR 312Intercultural Conflict Resolution

4

CR 411Conflict Resolution Career Preparation

4

Total Credit Hours:24

Electives

 
CR 302UPeace Studies

4

CR 303UConsensus Building

4

CR 304UParticipating in Democracy

4

CR 305UEcology of War and Peace

4

CR 306UNonviolence: History and Campaign Design

4

CR 314Introduction to Restorative Justice

4

CR 416Evil and Hate

4

CR 419Forgiveness and Atonement

4

CR 420Individual and Group Reconciliation Processes

4

CR 423Dialogue Across Differences

4

CR 428Human Values in War and Peace: Value Dilemmas, Contradictions and Resolutions

4

CR 429European Union as a Peacebuilding System

4

CR 439Family Mediation

2

CR 440Peer Mediation

2

CR 441Storytelling and Conflict Resolution

4

CR 442Peace Education

4

CR 443Nationalism versus Democracy since 9/11

4

CR 444Neighbors and Enemies: Cyprus, Greece and Turkey

4

Total Credit Hours:32
Electives also include CR 407 Seminar and CR 410 Selected Studies, as offered.

Total Credit Hours: 56