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and in the private sector. This program is designed for professionals in the field seeking career
advancement, those who aspire to enter the field, individuals in related professions, and those
retired from the military and government seeking consulting and other positions.
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Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Program Description
The Ph.D. program in Conflict Analysis and Resolution trains students in the skills and
techniques of practice, interdisciplinary research, policy and program development, historical
critique, cultural analysis, and theoretical foundations of the field. The mission of the doctoral
program is to advance the study and practice of conflict analysis and resolution by mentoring
and developing practitioners trained in theory, practice, research, teaching, and informed
leadership in the field. Students pursue an in-depth study in the field of conflict resolution
while drawing from a variety of theoretical perspectives and the knowledge of an experienced,
interdisciplinary faculty.
The 76-credit-hour degree program is designed to prepare graduate students for careers as
advanced practitioners, college and university educators, researchers, theoreticians,
consultants, program evaluators, and organization administrators. The Ph.D. program is
offered in both residential and distance learning formats. These flexible formats allow
mid-career working adults and those unable to attend the residential program, to study conflict
resolution in a creative, rigorous, and structured fashion. The distance learning Ph.D. program
is one of the few offered nationally in the fields of peacemaking and conflict resolution.
Students enrolled in the distance learning program participate in Residential Institutes on the
main campus twice per year, as well as online Web-based courses.
The Ph.D. program focuses on improving skills for reflective practice, understanding and
mastering qualitative and quantitative research knowledge and analysis, developing
professional leadership skills, and producing publications of quality and substance.
In addition to core courses, students may pursue concentrations in the following areas (though
a concentration is not required):
Conflict and Crisis Management
Culture and Ethnic Conflict
International Peace and Conflict
Conflict in Organizations and Schools
Program Formats
The PhD program is offered in both residential and distance learning formats. Students may
enroll on a full time (9 credits per trimester) or part time (6 credits per term) basis. Students
who attend full-time can expect to complete the program’s coursework in 2 ½ years, followed
by dissertation. Part-time students will complete the program’s coursework in 4 years, followed
by dissertation. Courses are offered during 3 terms a year: Fall, Winter, and Summer.
