BA & BS in Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Incheon, South Korea
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Early Decision Deadline. Priority Deadline: November 29, 2019 Regular Deadline: January 17, 2020
Key Summary
About: This BA/BS in Conflict Analysis and Resolution is ranked No. 1 in the US, taught by world‑renowned faculty using domestic and international case studies to develop analytical, research and cross‑cultural skills. Concentrations: Building Peace in Divided Societies, Global Engagement, Political and Social Action, Justice and Reconciliation, Interpersonal Dynamics, Collaborative Leadership. Students can do independent research, global activities, language study, public service and internships. Degree requirements include Mason Core, foreign‑language proficiency, 51 major credits for the BA, and 120 credits total.
Career Outcomes: Graduates find roles in mediation, peacebuilding, diplomacy, policy analysis, community organizing, NGOs, government, research and advocacy.
- No.1 in the field at U.S.
- World-renowned faculty
- Domestic and international cases
The world is becoming increasingly connected and the ability to create and maintain cross-cultural connections is more important than ever. As the effects of violence and conflict are felt throughout the global community, we are seeing more and more opportunities for collaboration, problem-solving, and peacebuilding in local communities and across international barriers.
To prepare our students to make cross-cultural connections, Bachelor’s of Arts in Conflict Analysis and Resolution students must demonstrate intermediate-level proficiency in a foreign language.
Analytical skills and techniques are critical to solving the world’s toughest problems. In order to solve conflicts, we must first understand it. Critical thinking and research skills are the focus of our Bachelor of Science program and are in demand by employers of all sectors. Students pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science in Conflict Analysis and Resolution develop research skills and have the opportunity to gain experience designing surveys, conducting interviews, analyzing statistics, and organizing data.
Concentrations
All conflict analysis and resolution majors choose an area of concentration from the following:
- Building Peace in Divided Societies
- Global Engagement
- Political and Social Action
- Justice and Reconciliation
- Interpersonal Dynamics
- Collaborative Leadership
Opportunities
All students have opportunities to
- conduct independent research
- engage in globally-related activities through coursework and language study at Mason and abroad
- participate in many forms of public service
- prepare for their future careers through internships, career-focused minors and other college-to-career activities
Degree Requirements
Total credits: 120
Students must fulfill all requirements for bachelor's degrees as stated in Academic Policies including all Mason Core requirements. Students majoring in Conflict Analysis and Resolution must also complete the college-level requirements for foreign language proficiency as well as 51 major requirement credits for the BA degree.
Students pursuing a double major/degree with a program outside of the S-CAR undergraduate program will be expected to fulfill all of the Mason Core and college requirements necessary to complete the second major. Please check with the second major department concerning additional requirements.
