Conflict Resolution M.A./M.S.
Students in this program will study the theoretical, conceptual, and methodological dimensions of conflict resolution. In order to fulfill the MA/MS requirements, each student will design and complete a thesis or project reflective of their interests in the field.
Required Courses
| CR 512 | Foundations of Conflict Resolution | 4 |
| CR 513 | Advanced Values and Ethics in Conflict Resolution | 4 |
| CR 518 | Psychology of Peace and Conflict | 4 |
| CR 526 | Advanced Intercultural Conflict Resolution | 4 |
| CR 508 | Workshop | 4 |
| CR 511 | Research Methods in Conflict Resolution | 4 |
| CR 509 | Practicum | 6 |
| CR 522 | Thesis and Project Preparation Seminar | 4 |
Electives
12 credits of 500-level Conflict Resolution courses.
Project Option
In the project option, the MA/MS culminates in project that follows from a program planned in consultation with the student’s adviser. Guidelines for the project proposal are available from the program office. Once approved by the adviser and committee, a signed copy of the proposal is filed with the program office. Projects typically involve a synthesis of learning and practice in service to a community need for a conflict resolution application. Upon completion of the project and write up, the student will present it in an oral examination before a committee comprising the project adviser, a second reader from among program or PSU faculty and, optionally, a third reader. Projects in their final form are filed in the program office.
Students must complete 8 credits of CR 506 for the project option.
Thesis Option
In the thesis option, the MA/MS culminates in the preparation and defense of a thesis based upon original research that follows from a program planned in consultation with the student’s adviser. Guidelines for the thesis proposal are available from the program. Once accepted and approved by the adviser and thesis committee, a signed copy of the proposal is filed with the program office. Upon completion of the thesis, each student must defend it in an oral examination before a thesis committee. Thesis committees typically consist of three faculty members from PSU, with no more than one member from outside of the CR faculty. After a successful defense and in accordance with PSU’s Procedures for the Master’s Degree, the thesis in its final form is filed with the Graduate School.
Students must complete 8 credits of CR 503 for the thesis option.
Total Credit Hours: 54
Up to 8 credits from outside Conflict Resolution may be counted towards fulfilling degree requirements with approval of adviser.