Conflict Resolution: Part 2, coursework, fieldwork and certificates

In Conflict resolution masters programs, students learn how to analyze conflict and how to uncover the underpinnings of conflict situations. They gain skills to defuse and prevent conflict situations that arise among individuals, groups, and countries.

In this Idealist Grad School Podcast series, Amy Potthast chats with admissions staff from two conflict resolution grad programs:

• This episode, Part Two, is on course work, field work, and certificates.
• Find Part One, an overview of the degree and careersat idealist.org/podcast.
• Find Part Three on admissions and financial aid advice at idealist.org/podcast.

The Guests:
Erin Ogilvie, George Mason University’s School of Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Tim Hicks, University of Oregon’s masters program in Conflict Resolution

Learn more:

• Idealist Grad Fairs tour the United States every summer and fall, and feature nonprofit management, public affairs, social work and other public service degrees — and they’re touring the country all fall. See the schedule and sign up here on Idealist.org.
• Idealist Grad School Resource Center features an overview of the conflict resolution degree, among others.
• Find a listing of grad programs in conflict resolution on the website of Salisbury University’s Center for Conflict Resolution