Columbia University Launches Graduate Program in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution.New Master's Program Joins Columbia University's School of Continuing Education The School of Continuing Education at Columbia University offers courses in the arts and sciences, applied professional master's degrees, a postbaccalaureate Studies program, and high school programs Part-time Programs for Working Professionals NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- Columbia University's School of Continuing Education will launch a new Master of Science in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution in fall 2008. This graduate degree program is designed to train professionals to be effective negotiators and problem-solvers in a range of fields, including business, law, education, health care, government, human resource management and labor relations. Through examination of theory and practical methodology, the program focuses on constructive communication, ethical understanding, cultural awareness and sensitivity, counseling and resolving conflicts in ways that are favorable fa·vor·a·ble adj. 1. Advantageous; helpful: favorable winds. 2. Encouraging; propitious: a favorable diagnosis. 3. for all parties. Courses examine the psychology of bargaining, coalition development and value distribution, emphasizing the importance of organized preparation and establishing process. "The mission of Columbia's School of Continuing Education The School of Continuing Education is a part of the North Orange County Community College District, located in northern Orange County, California. The School of Continuing Education provides non-credit continuing adult education, English as a Second Language, vocational skills, is to mount innovative programs that meet Columbia's standard of excellence and take the best advantage of University resources," notes Peter Awn, Acting Dean of the School of Continuing Education. "This new program, for example, was developed in concert with Columbia's Center for International Conflict Resolution in the School of International and Public Affairs Those public information, command information, and community relations activities directed toward both the external and internal publics with interest in the Department of Defense. Also called PA. See also command information; community relations; public information. . Some faculty from that center, including its founding director Andrea Bartoli, will teach in this program." The graduate program's training philosophy is grounded in a commitment to interactive, dialogue-based methods of managing conflict. The focus is on building common ground, establishing dialogue, applying practical skills, ensuring representation and recognition and forging relationships. The 36-point program is designed for part-time study, though students may enroll full-time after the first semester se·mes·ter n. One of two divisions of 15 to 18 weeks each of an academic year. [German, from Latin (cursus) s . This degree joins the School of Continuing Education's current graduate programs for working professionals in Strategic Communications, Technology Management, Fundraising
An information session for the M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. on the Columbia campus. To attend the information session or for more information, go to www.ce.columbia.edu/negotiation, call 212-854-9699 or e-mail ce-info@columbia.edu. |
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