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
  • Choose 1:
    • MSCM 7205/01, Basic Mediation Training Clinic, 2 credits (Justice and Organizations Specialization)
    • MSCM 7205/02, Basic Mediation Training Clinic, 2 credits (International Specialization)

SPRING: Applications, 9 credit hours

  • MSCM 7311 Interpersonal Conflict, 2 credits
  • MSCM 7400 Research Methods, 3 credits
  • MSCM 7321 Cultural Aspects of Conflict Management, 2 credits
  • MSCM 7315 Workplace and Organizational Conflict, 1 credit
  • Choose 1:
    • MSCM 7335 Organizational Leadership, 1 credit
    • MSCM 7365 Humanitarian Crisis Intervention, 1 credit

SUMMER: Applications, 6 credit hours

  • MSCM 7500 Conflict Management Dispute Systems Design, 3 credits
  • Choose 1:
    • MSCM 7600/01* Applied Conflict Management Project Design, 3 credits
    • MSCM 7600/02* Applied Conflict Management Project Design, 3 credits
      *Students will be notified of whose section to sign up for.

FALL 2: Specialization,6 credit hours

  • Choose 1:
    • MSCM TBD*, 3 credits (Justice and Organizations Specialization) o
    • MSCM TBD*, 3 credits (International Specialization)
  • Choose 1:
    • MSCM 7720/01* Applied Conflict Management Experience, 3 credits (Justice and Organizations Specialization)
    • MSCM 7720/02* Applied Conflict Management Experience, 3 credits (International Specialization)
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For information on our specific courses, see the degree information in the KSU Graduate Catalog. 

1 Accurate as of March 2024. Check with the MSCM Program Director and Coordinator to ensure accuracy

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