Master of Arts Program in conflict resolution 2
One of the Conflict Resolution Program s unique strengths is that the curriculum is built on a core set of multidisciplinary courses that provide students with conflict resolution practice and theory. The core courses are offered in the Government Department, Psychology Department, and the McDonough School of Business. Beyond the required classes, students are strongly encouraged, with the support of a faculty mentor, to concentrate their studies on a particular geographic and/or thematic area. 1 2
THE CURRICULUM CONCENTRATIONS Georgetown University s Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution offers a flexible, multidisciplinary curriculum that reflects the expansive nature of the field. Students may select from a variety of courses that provide the knowledge and skills needed to effectively understand and intervene in conflict situations across many different sectors. Students must complete 40.75 credits of coursework that include: 4 Core Courses (Conflict Resolution Theory, Conflict Resolution Skills, Negotiations, and Intergroup Relations) 4 Directed Electives 5 General Electives 1 Course focusing on a particular region of the world With the assistance of a faculty adviser, students are encouraged to develop an area of concentration that best suits their interests and goals. Concentrations can be geographical, thematic, or a combination of the two. Students may also develop a concentration through one of four certificate programs: Arab Studies Asian Studies East European and Eurasian Studies Refugees and Humanitarian Studies The coursework for these certificates also count toward a student s progress in the CR Program. Students may opt to write a thesis in lieu of one 3-credit general elective. Many students also take advantage of the numerous opportunities available in Washington, DC, and take an internship in lieu of one 3-credit general elective. 3 4
OPPORTUNITIES CR Students participate in many exciting opportunities sponsored by Georgetown University and external institutions. Recent opportunities include: Georgetown CR Program Summer Field Internship Program in Kenya Boren Graduate Fellowship for International Study U.S. State Department s Critical Language Scholarship Program Zones of Peace through Georgetown University Qatar Queens University Fellowship for Summer Study (Northern Ireland) Summer Field Research Awards for the study of sport and peacebuilding Chemonics Summer Internship in Libya 5 6
PERSPECTIVES from Students and Alumni The professors and advisors are approachable and always willing to listen to student s ideas and concerns- referring them to books, individuals, and organizations that can aid them in continuing to achieve their goals. Valerie OliphanT 13, 2011-2012 Boren Fellow in nigeria The flexibility of the curriculum allowed me to tailor my studies to my particular career goals. i entered with a specific focus, knowing i would combine conflict resolution with my medical training. The opportunities that have emerged have been greater than i could have expected. The program has directly led to a published chapter on health in international conflict in a forthcoming textbook delivering formal trainings to physicians and nurses on hospital conflict management, and consulting on healthcare conflict. paul CharlTOn 10, Medical Student, Dartmouth Medical School at the core of what makes the program meaningful are the faculty at Georgetown, the extensive range of events, career networks, and the remarkable individuals who are fellow students. Through the program i built both a strong professional network and made lifelong friends, found mentors and provided guidance. - MeeGhan ZahOrSky 12 i loved the fact that i could take classes in the law school, the psychology department, public policy, and business. The variety of perspectives about conflict that the program encouraged students to pursue stood out. lauren edelstein 08 7
WHERE OUR STUDENTS AND ALUMNI INTERN AND WORK Agency for Technical Cooperation and Management BAE Systems, plc Booz Allen Hamilton Brookings Institution Cadmus Group, Inc. Catholic Relief Services CENTRA Technology Chemonics International Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI) Human Rights Watch InterAction International Center for Research on Women International Organization for Migration International Rescue Committee Institute for Inclusive Security Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor Kenya Truth and Reconciliation Commisssion Mercy Corps National Democratic Institute Norwegian Red Cross OneVoice Movement Rolls Royce Search for Common Ground Synergy International Systems, Inc. The World Bank The World Justice Project United States Agency for International Development (USAID) United States Department of Agriculture United States Department of Defense United State Department of State United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Migration & Refugee Services United States Holocaust Memorial Museum United States Institute of Peace WHAT DESCRIBES THE TYPICAL CR STUDENT? The CR Program prides itself on having a diverse student body. Our students come from a variety of academic backgrounds and possess a wide range of experience. Here is a snapshot of the 70 students enrolled for the 2012-2013 academic year: Average age: 25 Average undergraduate GPA: 3.6/4.0 28% International 70% of first year students receive a paid Research Assistantship 90% of students intern during their tenure in the Program 12
PROGRAM LEADERSHIP AND AFFILIATED FACULTY RECENT COURSES OFFERED BY THE CR PROGRAM Dr. Fathali Moghaddam, CR Program Director Dr. Craig Zelizer, CR Program Associate Director Dr. William Hall, Conflict Resolution Specialist, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Dr. Lise Howard, Professor and Founding Director of the CR Program Dr. Qamar-ul Huda, Senior Program Officer, United States Institute for Peace Dr. Ayse Kadayifci, Visiting Assistant Professor Mr. Brian Kritz, J.D., Former Legal Advisor, Republic of Rwanda Dr. Alan Tidwell, Director of the Center for Australian and New Zealand Studies Dr. Charles Villa-Vicencio, Former Research Director, South African Truth & Reconciliation Commission Mr. Kevin Welber, J.D., Senior Legal Advisor, World Fuel Services Corporation Business and Conflict Resolution Capstone Course in Conflict Resolution Conflict and State Formation in Africa Conflict Resolution and Development Conflict Resolution Theory (Required Core Course) Criminal Law and Conflict Resolution Culture and Conflict Resolution Environment and Conflict Resolution Evaluation and Conflict Resolution Intergroup Relations (Required Core Course) Introduction to Conflict Resolution Skills (Required Core Course) Managing Organizational Conflict Negotiations (Required Core Course) Religion and Peacebuilding Sport and Peacebuilding Terrorism and Conflict Resolution Transitional Justice 13 14
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS A complete application to the Georgetown Master of Arts Program in Conflict Resolution includes: Georgetown University Graduate School of Arts & Sciences online application and fee Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores TOEFL/IELTS scores for international students Official transcripts from every undergraduate and graduate institution attended Statement of Purpose (500 words) Academic writing sample (10-20 pages) Three (3) letters of recommendation Resume or CV 15 16
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