The Ph.D. program in Conflict Analysis & Resolution trains students in the skills and techniques of practice, interdisciplinary research, policy and program development, historical critique, cultural analysis, and theoretical foundations of the field. The mission of the doctoral program is to advance the study and practice of conflict analysis and resolution by mentoring and developing practitioners trained in theory, practice, research, teaching, and informed leadership in the field. Students pursue an in-depth study in the field of conflict resolution while drawing from a variety of theoretical perspectives and the knowledge of an experienced, interdisciplinary faculty.
The 82 credit hour degree program is designed to prepare graduate students for careers as advanced practitioners, college and university educators, researchers, theoreticians, consultants, program evaluators, and organization administrators. The Ph.D. program is offered in both on-campus and online formats. These flexible formats allow mid career working adults and those unable to attend the on-campus program, to study conflict resolution in a creative, rigorous, and structured fashion. The online Ph.D. program is the only one in the fields of peacemaking and conflict resolution. Students enrolled in the online program participate in Residential Institutes on the Fort Lauderdale campus twice per year, as well as online Web-based courses.
The Ph.D. program focuses on improving skills for reflective practice, understanding and mastering qualitative and quantitative research knowledge and analysis, developing professional leadership skills, and producing publications of quality and substance.
Students may elect to complete a general course of study or pursue concentrations in the following areas:
- College Student Personnel Administration
- Conflict & Crisis Management
- Health Care Conflict Resolution
- International Conflict Resolution
- Peace Studies
- Resolving Conflicts in Schools and School Systems
The Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis & Resolution is offered in both online and on-campus formats. It takes a minimum of four years to complete the program. Students may enroll on a full-time (9 credits) or part-time (6 credits) basis. Summer trimester attendance is mandatory.
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