Core Theory Courses: 8 credits
- Theories in Conflict Resolution (4 credits)
- Theories in Development (4 credits)
At least one course in each of the five skill areas: 20 credits
- Applied Field Methods
- Sustainable Management
- Conflict Response and Peacebuilding
- Environment
- Ethics and Justice
Electives: 4 credits
Applied Field Methods
- Monitoring and Evaluation (required)
- Research Methods and Capstone (required)
- Everyday Peace Indicators
Sustainable Management
- Planning, Implementation and Strategic Management (required)
- Fundraising and Development
- Organizational Management in Developing Areas
Conflict Response and Peacebuilding
- Negotiation (required)
- Strategies in Conflict Resolution and Transitional Justice
- Responsible Mediation
- Advanced Mediation
- Women, Peacemaking and Peacebuilding
Environment
- Agriculture, Development and Livelihoods
- Political Ecology and Development
Ethics and Justice
- Ethics, Rights and Post-colonial Theories of Development
- Culture, Power and Development and Democracy
Practicum Track:
All students will complete a three-month practicum followed by a capstone paper. A thesis option is also available as part of the practicum track.
Accelerated Track:
All students will complete a capstone paper.
Some courses above may not be offered every year.
Students in this program may also choose electives from related courses across Brandeis.