Overview
SIDCO graduates work for an increasing number of development organizations which have established units to address the particular program needs in conflict areas and to ensure that their development work connects rather than divides societies. They also work as peace professionals for post-conflict programs when, beyond security, democracy and reconciliation, the tools of sustainable development must be leveraged.
Program Description
This intensive program is usually completed in 28 months. With special permission from the directors of both programs, an accelerated program can be completed in 21 months. Participants spend their first year in the COEX program; may do their practicum during the 1st or 2nd summer, and spend their second year in the SID program.
Students in dual degree programs fulfill the complete requirements for each degree, earning degrees for both programs.
COEX Requirements
- HS 210a, Coexistence and Conflict: Theory and Analysis (4 credits)
- HS 227f, Coexistence Monitoring and Evaluation (2 credits) or HS 205a, Monitoring and Evaluation (4 credits)
- HS 230f, Coexistence Research Methods (2 credits)
- HS 236f, Strategies for Coexistence Interventions (2 credits)
- HS 244a, Responsible Negotiation (4 credits)
- HS 294f, Responsible Mediation (2 credits)
- Three-month Field Experience
- COEX Field Report (12 credits)
- COEX master's paper and Capstone presentation
SID Requirements
- HS 205a, Monitoring and Evaluation (4 credits: 2 required credits, 2 elective credits) or HS 227f, Coexistence Monitoring and Evaluation (2 credits)
- HS 266a, Introduction to Economics for Development Practitioners (4 credits)
- HS 279a, Planning and Implementation (4 credits)
- Ethics/Social Justice course (2 credits)
- Gender and Sexuality course (2 credits)
- Environment course(s) (4 credits)
- COEX and/or SID electives