Human Behavior and Conflict Management Courses

Master’s degree requirements: All courses are required, a total of 36 hours, with the exception of Family Assessment and Mediation, which is a professional practice course. Students may elect to take an approved elective or Family Assessment and Mediation to meet degree requirements. All courses in the HBCM program require Internet work.

HB 601 - Conflict Analysis and Interventions

This course is an introduction to analytical models of conflict from the social sciences and conflict resolution literature and to formal and informal conflict intervention processes. Students use selected readings to examine protracted conflicts and undertake projects outside class to apply theories and recommend interventions. 3 s.h.

HB705 - The Impact of Diversity Issues in Human Interactions

This course examines issues of diversity across race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, and nationality, using a multi-disciplinary, theoretical perspective. Students are provided a variety of conceptual and experiential learning opportunities including self-assessment, small group activities, and skill development and applications. 3 s.h.

HB 713 - Research Methods I

This course is a survey of quantitative, qualitative, and critical approaches to research in the social and behavioral sciences with an emphasis in conflict management research. The class introduces research design, statistical analysis of data, ethics in research, and scholarly writing. 3 s.h.

HB 714 - Research Methods II

Students study research methods for designing and conducting behavioral science research and develop their own research designs. 3 s.h.

HB725- Financial Issues

Students learn to understand financial issues and factors which impact personal and group behavior in families, organizations, businesses, and communities. The course includes interpretation of data from financial reports and case studies focused on causes of financially related conflict. 3 s.h.

HB731 Interpersonal Relations

This course is an analysis of interpersonal conflict, using conceptual knowledge from psychology, communications, conflict resolution and other disciplines. 3 s.h.

HB741 Community and Organizational Behavior

The focus of this course is understanding social interaction, group behavior, and interpersonal influence in community and organizational environments. 3 s.h.

HB761- Mediation Process

Students learn to understand and practice mediation skills in conflicts between individuals, multi party disputes, and legal cases. The course qualifies students for the mediator roster of the South Carolina Council for Conflict Resolution. (Pass/fail) 3 s.h.

HB764- Group Processes

This course provides students with an understanding of group dynamics in a variety of settings. Students learn to work within organizations and with parties representing different interests and objectives to plan, to organize, and to address group conflict constructively and creatively. 3 s.h.

HB767- Consulting and Training

This course focuses on services provided by consultants and trainers. Students learn to use adult learning strategies to design and deliver training and to assume the various roles of the professional consultant. 3 s.h.

HB770- Practicum

Seminar for students engaged in independent practice placement, case analysis, program design, or action research. 3 s.h.

HB785- Family Assessment and Mediation (Prerequisite: HB 761)

Students study family dynamics from a systems perspective and learn to use mediation skills for resolving conflicts arising from marital separation and divorce, parenting, probate matters, and other family matters. The course includes family law, case studies, role-plays, and demonstrations. (Pass/fail) 3 s.h.

HB Elective

Each year an HB elective will be offered in May, June, or July at a macro level--addressing social movements, political questions, or national or international conflict. 3 s.h.