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2020-2021 Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ICM 6053 - Public Policy Conflict Management (3)


This course will examine the successful application of conflict resolution theory and practice to the public forum. The student will acquire strategic capabilities in the application of conflict resolution to political, government and community based conflicts. Land use planning, environmental, criminal justice and cultural diversity issues will form the basis of this course learning techniques. First, we will examine the political and social implications of public interest conflict. Second, we will examine the techniques of successful multi-party mediation. Third, we will experience the facilitation of public consensus building conflict resolution systems. Finally, the course will provide experience in the techniques of public interest communication and problem solving.

Prerequisite: ICM 5023  or consent of ICM director.
NOTE: This course satisfies the settings requirement.