ACOM 3324 - Honors Conflict Management

Three credit hours.

Development of the student’s ability to manage conflict in organizations, groups, and personal relationships effectively. Topics include theories, styles, patterns, and systems of conflict as well as conflict management techniques of negotiation and mediation. The course uses in-class activities to understand the factors and dynamics of conflict resolution better and to develop effective conflict management skills that include forgiveness and reconciliation. This course replaces ACOM 3323 in the Applied Communication major for honors students.

Prerequisites: ACOM 1300 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of the instructor; admission to UA Little Rock Honors College.