College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Government
Department of Government

Courses

Core courses

Core courses, such as Conflict Resolution Theory and Research Methods, ground the curriculum. Courses in this portion of the curriculum provide students foundational instruction on conflict literacy, conflict analysis, violent conflict, conflict management, conflict prevention, conflict resolution, conflict transformation, peacemaking, peacekeeping, peacebuilding, social movements and nonviolence, and much more. In addition to the core courses, CR students also take five 3-credit MA-level electives.

Electives

Conflict Resolution students are required to take five graduate-level electives (generally numbered 4000 – 6999) toward their M.A. degree in Conflict Resolution.

Two Conflict Resolution electives (6 credits)

Conflict Resolution electives are graduate-level courses that address conflict resolution, the origins and nature of conflict, mediation, post-conflict development, peacekeeping, and peacebuilding (or another aspect of the field as discussed with academic advisors). Students may take Conflict Resolution electives in programs across campus, given program approval. Any elective offered by the Conflict Resolution program fulfills this requirement.

Two General electives (6 credits)

General electives are graduate-level courses that relate to students’ individual interests and career goals. These can be taken within the offerings from the Conflict Resolution program or in other programs within the Department or the University.

One Area or Region-specific elective (3 credits)

The area or region-specific elective focuses on a particular geographic region or area, deepening students’ knowledge as applied in the world. An area focus can include courses focused on the United States and/or North America.

Elective offerings scheduled by the program over the last 3 academic years: