Dispute Management and Conflict Resolution
This interdisciplinary minor is administered by the Department of Communication Arts and Sciences and the School of Labor and Employment Relations. It has as specific learning objectives (1) the development of skills appropriate to the management and resolution of problems created by difference in attitudes, power, beliefs, values, and behavioral preferences of individuals and (2) learning how to apply these skills across multiple contexts, including interpersonal, group, and organizational contexts, and, to a lesser extent, international contexts. The minor draws from the Department of Communication Arts and Sciences and the School of Labor and Employment Relations to provide broad theoretical foundations that address conflict and means for dealing with it, while also allowing for the opportunity to focus on particular subject matter suited to students’ interests.
Degree Types: Minor
About the Program
Why should I pursue this degree?
You might like this program if…
- You want to develop critical thinking, conflict management, and communication skills that can help you succeed in professional and managerial positions in any field.
Coursework
Opportunities to explore the following topics:
- Interpersonal Communication
- Labor and Employment Relations
- Workplace Dispute Resolution
- Small Group Communication
- Communication Ethics
Have questions about this program?
Future students, contact the Liberal Arts Recruitment Team.
Current students, contact your academic adviser.
This program is housed
in the Department of Communication Arts and Sciences and the School of Labor and Employment Relations
at Penn State University Park.