Degree Requirements
In order to receive the master's degree in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, students must complete all requirements of the degree within three years (six terms, excluding summer) with an overall grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better.
The 36-point program is composed of eight 3-point courses and three 4-point seminars. It is designed for part-time study, though students may enroll full-time after the first semester.
Core Courses
The three core courses must be taken first.
- NECR K4100. Understanding Conflict and Cooperation. 3 pts.
- NECR K4105. Introduction to Negotiation. 3 pts.
- NECR K4107. Introduction to Mediation. 3 pts.
Elective Courses
Five electives are required and may be taken in any order. Students must select at least three electives from the intermediate core courses. Up to two approved electives may be chosen from the course offerings in other schools or departments of the University. Students may take additional electives beyond those required in order to deepen their study of a particular area. Not all courses are offered every semester.
Intermediate Core Courses- NECR K4200. Advanced Conflict Resolution. 3 pts.
- NECR K4205. Advanced Negotiation. 3 pts.
- NECR K4207. Advanced Mediation. 3 pts.
- NECR K4090. Fundamentals of Ombuds Practice. 3 pts.
- NECR K4210. Conflict Resolution and Dynamical Systems. 3 pts.
- NECR K4212. Conflict, Social Networks, and Communication Technologies. 3 pts.
- NECR K4216. Conflict Resolution in Healthcare. 3 pts.
- NECR 4218. Environment, Conflict, and Resolution Strategies. 3 pts.
Master’s Project Seminars
Three master's project seminars are required.
- NECR K5100. M.S. Project, Part I: Conflict Assessment. 4 pts.
- NECR K5200. M.S. Project, Part II: Resolution Strategies. 4 pts.
- NECR K5300. M.S. Project, Part III: Networking and Sustainability. 4 pts.
