International Negotiation & Conflict Resolution Certificate Program

 Conflict Resolution prepares students for the ‘real’ world through learning to integrate the theory, research and practice offered by this multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary field.  Students learn to do systematic analysis of conflicts using conflict resolution theories and through conducting both primary and secondary research. Using their own analysis and through in class simulations and through internship opportunities, students develop many conflict resolution skills such as communication, listening, negotiation, mediation and dialogue. Students may choose to focus on a specific policy/ practice area within conflict resolution for instance, trade, migration, development, security, business, gender, and environment.

Conflict Resolution majors find employment in different settings like local and international NGOs, government agencies, United Nations, policy think-tanks, research institutes, court systems and businesses.

Non-Degree Options

Individuals who wish to complete a course of study to receive the Certificate in International Negotiation and Conflict Resolution may do so within a period of two semesters. These students are considered non-degree, as they are not enrolled in a master’s degree program, and will have a different set of admissions requirements. Working professionals, recent undergraduate students, and individuals who already hold an advanced degree can be considered. Please contact the Admissions Office for more details.

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Certificate: Study Plan

This certificate is comprised of a minimum of 20 credits with a grade of B or better in the following courses.

Required:

• IP 509 International Negotiations

Plus one of the following:

• IP 523 Conflict Resolution: Middle East
• IP 531 Arms Control Simulations (bilateral and multilateral alternating years)
• IP 602 Seminar: Analysis of International Negotiations
• IP 616 Seminar: Environmental Conflict Management
• IP 674 Seminar: Decision-Making in International Affairs

And at least 12 credits from any of the following:

• IP 506 Intercultural Dimensions of International Professional Practice
• IP 511 Intro to Conflict Resolution (2 credits)
• IP 513 Introduction to Cross-cultural Communications (2 credits)
• IP 516 Culture in International Relations
• IP 522 Rethinking Human Rights in a Global Village
• IP 532 International Law
• IP 543 Ethics & Multicultural Society
• IP 544 Democracy in the Greater Middle East (3)
• IP 566 Nontraditional Security
• IP 558 Population and Human Security
• IP 562 Psychology of Inter-cultural Conflict (2 credits)
• IP 585 International Organizations & Regimes
• IP 617 Seminar: Ethics and Force
• IP 634 Managing Legislation and Media Relations
• IP 639 Seminar: Nation Building in Central Asia and the Caucasus
• IP 655 Seminar: Conflict & Cooperation in South Asia
• IP 662 Trade Negotiation Simulation
• IP 664 Seminar: Transitional Justice
• IP 671 Seminar: Humanitarian Assistance: Post Conflict
• IP 672 Seminar: Ethical & Legal Aspects of War
• IP 674 Seminar: Decision Making in International Affairs
• IP 677 Seminar: Threat Assessment
• WKS 643 Cross Culture Communication in the Middle East
• WKS 548 Bio-Terrorism Tabletop Exercise
• WKS 556 Mediation Training Workshop
• WKS 569 Islam and the West: a Psychodynamic Appraisal
• WKS 570 Workshop on Cross-cultural Training (2 credits)

Non-degree certificate students who wish to deepen their knowledge may wish to pursue the Master of Arts in International Policy Studies (MAIPS) with the Interntional Conflict Resolution Track.