Three institutions in the Greater Boston area offer degrees or certificates in dispute resolution:
University of Massachusetts Boston
Cambridge College
Brandeis University
University Massachusetts Boston
The UMass-Boston Graduate Program in Dispute Resolution is part of the McCormack Graduate School of Policy Studies. The program offers two graduate degrees — an 18 credit Graduate certificate and a 36 credit Master of Arts in Dispute Resolution. It is also possible to obtain a PhD in Public Policy with a concentration in Dispute Resolution.
Selected courses may be taken without enrolling for a degree. Professional Development workshops are offered periodically and a speaker series is open to the public.
The program is designed to provide students with the ability to understand and intervene effectively in conflict situations. You’ll learn about the causes, dynamics, and consequences of conflict in different settings, from the interpersonal to the international; you’ll learn about strategies for preventing conflict and skills for intervening in and managing conflict.
The coursework combines research and theory with field experience and practical skills. Our faculty members are both respected scholars and active practitioners. The curriculum is interdisciplinary, combining concepts from law, business management, international relations, policy studies, sociology, psychology and organizational development.
We welcome both part-time and full-time students. You can earn a Master of Arts degree in 2 years of full time study, or spend one year and earn a Graduate Certificate.
All our classes are held during evening and weekend hours, allowing you to fit your education into your busy life around work and family. You’ll also be able to take advantage of the many opportunities Boston has to offer for internship and practicum placements.
With a diverse student body of mid-career professionals and recent Bachelors recipients from around the country and the world, you’ll have an opportunity to engage in rich classroom discussions and networking opportunities.
Graduate study at UMass Boston is an excellent value. We offer a nationally ranked, world-class program for thousands of dollars less than graduate study at neighboring institutions. Low-cost student loans are available to both full and part-time students. Students in the Masters program are also eligible for Research Assistantships which provide for a partial reduction in tuition and fees as well as a small cash stipend.
For information, including a complete schedule, visit www.disres.umb.edu.
David Matz, Director
Roni Lipton, Associate Director
Graduate Programs in Dispute Resolution
UMASS Boston
100 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125-3393
617-287-7421
Fax: 617-287-7412
disres@umb.edu
Cambridge College
Cambridge College offers a graduate concentration in negotiation and conflict resolution within its School of Management curriculum.
For information, contact:
Martha Belden
Cambridge College
1000 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
800-877-4723; fax: 617-349-3495
Brandeis University:
M.A. Program in Coexistence and Conflict
The curriculum of the M.A. Program in Coexistence and Conflict ensures that participants will secure a solid grounding in the theories of contemporary coexistence and conflict work, as well as develop the professional skills to design and implement successful interventions to deal with the challenges of such conflicts. The program uses a competencies approach to the curriculum.
The program involves an academic year-in-residence studying at Brandeis (September-May), followed by a three-month field placement and the completion of a Master’s Field Project by December.
Dual Masters Degree in Coexistence and Conflict and Sustainable International Development
This dual degree was created created especially for those people working or planning to work on development issues in situations in conflict. The program involves two academic years-in-residence studying at Brandeis (September-May), followed by a three-month Summer field placement and the completion of a Master’s Field Project focusing on Coexistence and Development by December.
