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• CRJ 8110: 21st Century Policing

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Students will critically examine the role of the police and the proper oversight of law enforcement policies, procedures, and tactics. Specific issues to be covered include examining the relationship between police efforts and crime rates, predictive policing, pursuits, race and diversity, and use of force. Overall, course design involves developing and integrating public policy for policing in America to specifically include policy related to the investigation of officer-involved shootings, use of force, and complaints of civil rights abuses. Included within these policies are media relations and keeping the public informed of the status of critical incidents.
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• CRJ 9000: Doctoral Research Portfolio

  6.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This is the culminating course for the completion of the D.C.J. degree program and the professional, evidence-based, doctoral research portfolio process. The underlying focus of this course involves the continuation and finalization of the doctoral research portfolio by aligning the research question with the in-depth examination of relevant selected items of previously published scientific scholarship in the specialized area of inquiry. The doctoral candidate will do so by establishing the research context and evaluating the text, including the research methods, validity and reliability. From there, candidates will examine the results and establish the significance of the research. Ultimately, doctoral candidates will synthesize all data in order to be able to present best practices in a particular area of criminal justice.
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• CRS 7000: Conflict Res Theory & Prac

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course is designed to provide a strong foundation in conflict studies for the scholar or practitioner. It explores various theoretical perspectives that inform appropriate processes to mediate or resolve emerging and existing conflicts. As such, the student will explore origins and conditions of conflict development, the levels of expression, and its intersectional exposure in a variety of disciplines. A context appropriate role of the mediator will be explored along with appropriate interventions. This course sequences from theoretical investigation to utilization of recognized professional approaches to dispute resolution in its various forms.
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• CRS 7100: Internat & Intercult CR

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course will study all aspects of conflict that occur within the contemporary international system. The course will begin with the nature and form of conflict from war to economic actions to ethnic conflicts and civil wars that impact the international system. Following this, the student will consider various means for preventing conflict and bringing about resolution and reconciliation, from traditional diplomacy to international organizations to cooperative economic frameworks. Finally, detailed study will be given - through the use of a number of case studies to the actual process of diplomatic mediation and the negotiation process.
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• CRS 7150: Socio-Cult App to Ident Conf

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course examines the diversified and globally mediated formations of identities. Course content addresses how identities are shaped through reciprocal contact with varied social, communal, and cultural groups, physically and/or virtually. Identity formation is explored in relation to the concepts of conflict, violence, and cooperation.
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• CRS 7200: Nonviolence: Theory and Pract

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  The course centers on nonviolent direct action as means to redress and make visible social injustices. It is an examination of the philosophy, history, strategies, and tactics used to raise public awareness and institute social, political, and economic change.
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• CRS 7250: Intercult Comm & Conf Mgmnt

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course explores the theory and practice of cross-cultural communication, problem-solving and conflict management.
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• CRS 7300: Peace Studies & Soc Movements

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  In this course, students explore the strategies, practices, dynamics, and impacts of peace building, peace education, and social movements.
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• CRS 7400: Law and Conflict Resolution

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course is designed to compare and contrast legal approaches to conflict resolution. Specifically, the student will examine and differentiate between litigation and other alternative processes to dispute resolution. The role of the professional neutral in reaching settlements will be explored as well as the rationale for non-litigated settlements. Students will focus on and interpret different stages of mediation that interface with the legal system. As part of this process, students will also be exposed to issues of concern for attorney and non-attorney mediators in areas such as discovery, drafting agreements, conflicts of interests, confidentiality, and other ethical dilemmas.
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• CRS 7450: Family Med Theory & Practice

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This student in this course will explore a variety of conflicts that arise in the context of the family. There is an emphasis on the mediation process as it relates to separation, divorce, and custody. Students will develop expertise in the areas of implementing parenting plans, visitation schedules, child focused parenting, and reunification through the mediated process. Special consideration is given to consensus building that is focused on addressing the best interests of the children.
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