Program of Study

M.S. in Conflict Management Program of Study1

FALL 1: Foundations, 9 credit hours

  • MSCM 7210 Conflict Theory, 3 credits
  • MSCM 7230 ADR Continuum, 1 credit
  • MSCM 7220 Negotiation Theory, 3 credits
  • MSCM 7205, Basics of Mediation, 2 credits

SPRING: Applications, 9 credit hours

  • MSCM 7400 Research Methods, 3 credits
  • MSCM 7310 Interpersonal, Intergroup, and Community Conflict, 3 credits
  • MSCM 7315 Workplace and Organizational Conflict, 1 credit
  • Choose 1:
    • MSCM 7325 Advanced Civil Mediation, 1 credit
    • MSCM 7355 Advanced International Mediation 1 credit
  • Choose 1:
    • MSCM 7365 Humanitarian Crisis Intervention, 1 credit
    • MSCM 7335 Organizational Leadership, 1 credit

SUMMER: Applications, 9 credit hours

  • MSCM 7500 Conflict Management Dispute Systems Design, 3 credits
  • MSCM 7600 Study of a Specific Conflict Management Environment, 3 credits
  • Take 3 of the following (3 credits total):
    • MSCM 7512 Nonviolence, 1 credit
    • MSCM 7501 Facilitation Skills, 1 credit
    • MSCM 7502 Restorative Justice, 1 credit
    • MSCM 7511 Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice, 1 credit
    • MSCM 7250 Cultural Aspects of Conflict Resolution, 1 credit

FALL 2: Specialization, 9 credit hours

  • Choose 1:
    • MSCM 7706 Grant Writing and Program Evaluation, 3 credits
    • MSCM 7708 Peacebuilding and Post-Conflict, 3 credits
    • MSCM 7900 Special Topics, 3 credits
  • Choose 1:
    • MSCM 7710 Practice of Conflict Management (domestic), 2 credits
    • MSCM 7715 Practice of Conflict Management (international), 2 credits
  • MSCM 7720 Field Study and Field Work Reports, 4 credits
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For information on our specific courses, see the degree information in the KSU Graduate Catalog. 

1 Accuarate as of March 2023. Check with the MSCM Program Director and Coordinator to ensure accuracy.

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