PSYC 6643 - The Psychology of Conflict Resolution

This course will focus on the constructive management of conflict at the individual, group, and organizational levels. Theories on the etiology of conflict as well as various conflict resolution models will be examined. The role of communication, emotions, power, identity, and culture in the constructive resolution of conflict will also be addressed. Students will learn how to understand and more constructively manage their own interpersonal conflicts as well as conflicts occurring at the group, intergroup, and organizational levels. 3 credits.