About the Program
Georgetown University’s Master’s in Conflict Resolution will prepare you to resolve conflict in a turbulent world through advanced training that combines theoretical rigor, hands-on skills and experiential opportunities. You’re taught by top practitioners in the theory and practice of understanding conflict, conflict resolution and peace.
Located within the Department of Government, we welcome students to the Master’s in Conflict Resolution program with an interdisciplinary background at all career stages to join us on a transformative journey toward impactful conflict management and resolution.
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Program Contact: Maricruz Luna – maricruz.luna@georgetown.edu
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Degrees Offered
- M.A.
Accelerated programs (Georgetown students only)
- A.B./M.A.
- B.S./M.A.
Admissions Requirements
For general graduate admissions requirements, visit the Office of Graduate Admission’s Application Information page. Review the program’s website for additional information on program application requirements.
Application Materials required:
- Application Form
- Non-refundable Application Fee
- Academic Statement of Purpose
- Optional: Statement on Diversity, Personal Background & Contributions
- Writing Sample
- Letters of Recommendation (3)
- Transcripts – Applicants are required to upload to the application system copies of official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. Visit the Office of Graduate Admission’s Application Information page for additional details and FAQs.
- Resume/CV
- TOEFL/IELTS (if applicable)
- TOEFL = 80 minimum
- IELTS = 7.0 minimum
Application Deadlines
- Fall: January 15
Degree Requirements
Georgetown’s Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution requires 34 credit-hours of coursework. Full time students can complete these requirements with three consecutive semesters of classes and a summer of fieldwork.
In their first semester of study, Conflict Resolution students are required to take Conflict Resolution Theory and Mediation. In the spring, required courses are the first section of the Conflict Resolution Practicum, Facilitation and Applied Negotiations.
Over the summer, students will do the Summer Field Fellowship and take Intersections, an integrated summer fieldwork course, and Applied Research Methods for Conflict Resolution.
During their final semester, students are required to take the Conflict Resolution Practicum II and complete elective coursework. There is an option to write an M.A. thesis in lieu of one three-credit elective.
All students in the program must demonstrate they have completed substantial foreign language training prior to graduation.
The Conflict Resolution program offers a wide range of elective courses as well as intensive skills classes. Faculty include Georgetown’s world-renowned research faculty and the top practitioners in the field.