Ø Background to the program
and subject area:
The Conflict
Resolution Program is located in the Department of International Relations and
Diplomacy at Prince Hussein Bin Abdullah II School of International Studies.
The program examines the degree of consensus and disagreement between conflict
trends and the causes of conflict and peace. It focuses on the development of
skills and knowledge base through the means of conflict management and
resolution, such as negotiation, mediation, control, reconciliation, etc. The
nature of conflicts in the contemporary world is studied, and the effectiveness
of previous and current international efforts to resolve them.
Ø Vision statements of the
program:
The vision of this program plays a distinctive
role in academic development at the national and regional level through the
provision of a specialized and in-depth program in Conflict Resolution
Ø Mission statements of the
program:
The
mission of this program is to provide quality education to the students of the
program and to help them develop the knowledge, research skills and expertise
necessary to serve their communities.
Ø Program Aims:
1.
Developing students'
understanding of the practices and procedures used in conflict management and resolution.
2.
Defining negotiation
skills and conflict resolution.
3.
Raising awareness of key
issues of conflict.
4.
Strengthening dispute
resolution techniques. It also aims to train them to implement research
projects in conflict resolution and prepare them to work in political,
diplomatic, governmental and international organizations.