Global Conflict and Human Security (M.S.)

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Global Conflict & Human Security program at this university offers two tracks: Program Management and Policy & Administration. The program focuses on the United Nations' human security framework and prepares students to address threats to human security, such as poverty and disease, through international development policy and practice. Students can complete the program in one year of full-time study.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The non-thesis MS degree in Global Conflict & Human Security can be completed in one year of full-time participation. The United Nations defines seven issues related to human welfare that fall under its human security framework: economic security, food security, health security, environmental security, personal security, community security, and political security. Violent conflicts threaten all of these. This unique program reflects global discussions about the UN Sustainable Development Goals and a humanitarian-development-peace nexus as an approach for creating holistic programs that address chronic threats to human security, such as poverty and disease, and contribute to social harmony and peace. Students will acquire skills in international development policy and practice to build resilient societies in countries affected by state fragility, humanitarian crises, and conflict. Students can choose a track focused on Program Management to learn best practices in project design, monitoring, and evaluation, or a track focused on Policy and Administration to hone their skills in public policy analysis and public administration.

Outline:

Master of Science in Global Conflict & Human Security: Program Management Track (Full Time)

Plan of Study Grid

First Year

Fall

• GCHS 810: Conflict & Human Security (3 credits)
• DPP 980: Introduction to Community Development Projects (3 credits)

Spring

• GCHS 830: International Development & Human Security (3 credits)
• DPP 981: Project Design and Planning (3 credits)

Summer

• GCHS 850: Peace and Human Security in the Post-Atrocity State (3 credits)
• DPP 982: Project Implementation and Monitoring (3 credits)

Fall

• GCHS 820: Global Governance (3 credits)
• DPP 983: Project Evaluation (3 credits)

Elective

(3 credits)

Total Credits: 30

Master of Science in Global Conflict & Human Security: Policy & Administration Track (Full Time)

Plan of Study Grid

First Year

Fall

• GCHS 810: Conflict & Human Security (3 credits)
• DPP 980: Introduction to Community Development Projects (3 credits)

Spring

• GCHS 830: International Development & Human Security (3 credits)
• DPP 981: Project Design and Planning (3 credits)

Summer

• GCHS 850: Peace and Human Security in the Post-Atrocity State (3 credits)
• PA 804: Policy and Program Evaluation (3 credits)

Fall

• GCHS 820: Global Governance (3 credits)
• PA 908A: Capstone in Public Administration (3 credits)

Elective

(3 credits)