College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Catalog 2016

36 Doctor of Philosophy in Conflict Analysis and Resolution (Ph.D.) 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):  Interpersonal Conflict  Community-based Conflict  Conflict in Organizations  Global Conflict Permission to take more than 9 credits: If a student has a GPA of 3.5 or higher, is in good academic standing, and has no incompletes, a DCRS student may request to be registered by the department for a fourth course within a term (Excluding 1 credit Doc Seminar- automatic approval). Student Advising A student who wishes to seek advising regarding course selection or degree plan should consult with the program administrators. Peer Mentors Each first-year student upon enrollment in the program may request a peer mentor. The purpose of the Peer Mentoring Program at DCRS is to assist the students with their graduate studies transition. Peer mentors provide support and guidance to fellow DCRS students in navigating their degree by offering advice about managing coursework and accessing resources that expand academic and professional development. Peer mentoring sessions occur in a group format at the RIs and one-on-one, either in person, telephonically or by email.