Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron

190 The University of Akron 2005-2006
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
FOR EDUCATORS
This 21-credit, interdisciplinary, certificate was designed by the Center for Conflict
Management in collaboration with the College of Education for educators or students
interested in teaching at any level.
Core Courses (6 credits):
Conflict Core
Credits
3700:334 Law, Mediation, and Violence 3
Socio-Cultural Core (choose one)
3850:315 Sociological Social Psychology 3
3750:340 Social Psychology 4
3230:150 Cultural Anthropology 4
Elective Courses (choose 12 credits):
Education Options
5100:210 Characteristics of Learning 3
5500:320 Diversity in Learners 3
5500:330 Classroom Management 3
Political Science Options
3700:341 American Congress 3
3700:350 American Presidency 3
3700:360 Judicial Process 3
3700:392 ST: Power and Community: Local Conflict Resolution 1-3
3700:475 American Interest Groups 3
3700:476 American Political Parties 3
Sociology Options
3850:320 Social Inequality 3
3850:344 Sociology of Gender 3
3850:421 Racial and Ethnic Relations 3
3850:428 Victim in Society 3
3850:430 Juvenile Delinquency 3
3850:455 Family Violence 3
Communications Options
7600:227 Nonverbal Communication 3
7600:325 Intercultural Communication 3
Electives must include courses taken from at least three of these areas
Internship 3
Students must take at least three credits of internship in either the Political
Science Department or the Sociology Department internship program, or they
can arrange an internship with the Center Director directly.
For further information, contact Dr. William Lyons, Jr., director, at (330) 972-5855
or see www.uakron.edu/centers/conflict.
CONSTRUCTION
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Certificate Program in Construction
Management
Requirements
A minimum of 18 hours is required
The certificate program in Construction Management is open to undergraduates
or graduates who have been admitted to The University of Akron. This program is
aimed at developing technical knowledge and skills necessary to supervise a construction
project. This certificate may be earned independently of earning a
degree, but all course work can be applied to the B.S. degree in Construction
Engineering Technology.
The following courses are required: Credits
2990:351 Construction Quality control 3
2990:352 Field Management and Scheduling 2
2990:358 Advanced Estimating 3
2990:359 Construction Cost Control 3
2990:453 Legal Aspects of Construction 2
2990:468 Construction Management 3
2990:498 Independent Study in Construction 3
Because most of the required courses have prerequisites, students should consult
with the program director of the Construction Technology program for a contract
before beginning course work.
One semester of co-op or an internship with a construction or construction related
company is required.
For further information, contact:
Construction Engineering Technology Program Director
Summit College
The University of Akron
Akron, OH 44325-6104
http://sc.uakron.edu
Certificate Program in Heavy
Construction
The certificate program in Heavy Construction is open to undergraduates or graduates
who have been admitted to The University of Akron. This program is aimed
at developing technical knowledge and skills necessary to supervise a construction
project. This certificate may be earned independently (with prerequisite or
appropriate work related experience - see program director) of earning a degree,
but all course work can be applied to the B.S. degree in Construction Engineering
Technology.
Requirements:
A minimum of 17 hours is required.
The following courses are required:
2990:352 Field Management & Scheduling 2
2990:358 Advanced Estimating 3
2990:361 Construction Formwork 3
2990:420 Hydrology & Groundwater 3
2990:465 Heavy Construction 3
2990:498 Independent Study in Construction 3
Because most of the required courses have prerequisites, students should consult
with the program director of the Construction Engineering Technology program
for a contract before beginning course work.
For further information, contact:
Construction Engineering Technology Program Director
Summit College
The University of Akron
Akron, OH 44325-6104
(330) 972-2055
http://sc.uakron.edu