KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSAL OR REVISION,
Cover Sheet (10/02/2002)
Course Number/Program Name
CM 7355
Department Political Science & International Affairs
Degree Title (if applicable) Master of Science in Conflict Management
Proposed Effective Date Spring 2014
Check one or more of the following and complete the appropriate sections:
X New Course Proposal
Course Title Change
Course Number Change
Course Credit Change
Course Prerequisite Change
Course Description Change
Sections to be Completed
II, III, IV, V, VII
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
Notes:
If proposed changes to an existing course are substantial (credit hours, title, and description), a new course with a
new number should be proposed.
A new Course Proposal (Sections II, III, IV, V, VII) is required for each new course proposed as part of a new
program. Current catalog information (Section I) is required for each existing course incorporated into the
program.
Minor changes to a course can use the simplified E-Z Course Change Form.
Submitted by:
Approved
Sherrill W. Hayes
Faculty Member
9/9/2013_
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KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE/CONCENTRATION/PROGRAM CHANGE
I.
Current Information (Fill in for changes)
Page Number in Current Catalog
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Course Prefix and Number
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Course Title
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Class Hours
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Prerequisites
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Description (or Current Degree Requirements)
II.
Proposed Information (Fill in for changes and new courses)
Course Prefix and Number ____CM 7355_______________________________
Course Title _____Advanced International Mediation Clinic__________
Class Hours
1 ___Laboratory Hours___0____CreditHours___1_____
Prerequisites None
Description (or Proposed Degree Requirements)
This clinic will examine the applicability of mediation to a range of international disputes, with
emphases on the coordination and timing of mediation efforts, and the complexity of the
international arena. Students will review standards of practice from international organizations
related to diplomacy and commerce, and apply these to selected cases.
III.
Justification
The content of this course was previously offered as one-weekend of CM 7305, a
two-credit clinic course. We are replacing the one 2-credit course with a series of
three one-credit courses, which should allow for more student choice in the
curriculum, student transcripts to better reflect the content covered in the
curriculum, and the potential for offering embedded certificates in the program
focused in particular areas of conflict management (international, workplace, and
courts/justice).
IV.
Additional Information (for New Courses only)
Instructor: Dr. Timothy Hedeen
Texts:
Selected chapters from Crocker, Hampson, & Aall, Leashing the Dogs of War: Conflict
Management in a Divided World, United States Institute for Peace, 2007
Selected chapters from Herding Cats: Multiparty Mediation in a Complex World, United
States Institute for Peace, 1999
Selected articles from International Negotiation, Journal of Conflict Resolution,
Negotiation Journal and Conflict Resolution Quarterly.
Prerequisites: None
Objectives:
At the completion of this course students should be able to:
 identify key dimensions of international conflicts to determine their fitness for thirdparty intervention
 to assess the relative merits of prospective mediators and mediation formats
 to understand ethical considerations related to mediation and other
interventions
Instructional Method
 Readings, role-plays, and videos. Students and faculty members will engage in
analytical discussions about the role of mediators and other third parties in
international conflicts.
V.
Method of Evaluation
 This is a pass/fail course. As there is no written work associated with this skills clinic,
the grade is based on attendance and engagement in the course. To pass the course
students must attend both days, be on-time for each class period, and engage in active
listening and discussion of the presented material. Excessive tardiness or absence may
result in failure of the course or a need to arrange make-up work, if such a make-up
period can be scheduled with the Professor.
Resources and Funding Required (New Courses only)
Resource
Amount
Faculty
0
Other Personnel
0
Equipment
0
Supplies
0
Travel
0
New Books
0
New Journals
0
Other (Specify)
0
TOTAL
0
Funding Required Beyond
Normal Departmental Growth
$0
VI. COURSE MASTER FORM
This form will be completed by the requesting department and will be sent to the Office of the
Registrar once the course has been approved by the Office of the President.
The form is required for all new courses.
DISCIPLINE
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE FOR LABEL
(Note: Limit 30 spaces)
CLASS-LAB-CREDIT HOURS
Approval, Effective Term
Grades Allowed (Regular or S/U)
If course used to satisfy CPC, what areas?
Learning Support Programs courses which are
required as prerequisites
Conflict Management
CM 7355
Advanced International Mediation Clinic
1-0-1
Spring 2014
S/U
APPROVED:
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Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee __
VII Attach Syllabus
CM 7355 Advanced International Mediation Clinic
1 credit
Professor:
Class hours: Friday 3:00pm-8:00pm/ Saturday 8:30am-4:30pm
Office Hours:
Email:
Phone:
Prerequisite: CM 7205 Basic Mediation Skills Clinic (2cr)
Course Description:
This clinic will examine the applicability of mediation to a range of international disputes, with
emphases on the coordination and timing of mediation efforts, and the complexity of the
international arena. Students will review standards of practice from international organizations
related to diplomacy and commerce, and apply these to selected cases.
Course Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to identify key dimensions of international conflicts to determine their
fitness for third-party intervention, to assess the relative merits of prospective mediators and
mediation formats, and to understand ethical considerations related to mediation and other
interventions.
Grading:
This is a pass/fail course. To pass the course students must attend both days; students missing
any portion of the clinic will be required to complete a written assignment to demonstrate
comprehension of material covered during their absence.
Readings:
Selected chapters from Crocker, Hampson, & Aall, Leashing the Dogs of War: Conflict
Management in a Divided World, United States Institute for Peace, 2007 and Herding Cats:
Multiparty Mediation in a Complex World, United States Institute for Peace, 1999
Selection articles from International Negotiation, Journal of Conflict Resolution, Negotiation
Journal and Conflict Resolution Quarterly.
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