Program Deadlines and Requirements
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School of Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Conflict isn't new. But its escalation in recent times calls for more creative intervention strategies and skilled peacekeepers. Mason was the first university in the world to offer graduate degrees in conflict resolution. Today, we continue to lead in research, teaching and real-world practice. With an influential faculty, a diverse student body and an emphasis on fieldwork, the school produces top practitioners who are participating in conflict resolution in neighborhoods here at home and around the globe.
Below are our application programs and deadlines. To read more about our programs, please visit http://scar.gmu.edu/.
Conflict Analysis & Resolution – Advanced Skills – Certificate
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Goals Statement | Recommendation Letters | Resume | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Goals Statement: Yes
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
Writing Sample: No
Deadlines
Deadline for Fall 2020:
Final Deadline: August 15, 2020
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Standard Deadline: January 5, 2021
Notes
Conflict Analysis & Resolution, MS
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Goals Statement | Recommendation Letters | Resume | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Goals Statement: Yes
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
Writing Sample: No
Deadlines
Deadlines for Fall 2020:
Priority Deadline: February 1, 2020
Standard Deadline: April 15, 2020
Deadlines for Spring 2021:
Priority Deadline: November 1, 2020
Standard Deadline: January 5, 2021
Notes
This program is available on a Space Available basis. For more information, please visit https://scar.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/masters-program.
Conflict Analysis & Resolution, PHD
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Goals Statement | Recommendation Letters | Resume | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Goals Statement: Yes
Recommendation Letters: 3
Resume: Yes
Writing Sample: Yes
Deadlines
Deadline for Fall 2020:
Final Deadline: December 1, 2019
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Not Available for Spring Admit
Conflict Analysis and Resolution - Collaborative Community Action - Certificate
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Goals Statement | Recommendation Letters | Resume | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Goals Statement: Yes
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
Writing Sample: No
Deadlines
Deadline for Fall 2020:
Final Deadline: August 15, 2020
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Standard Deadline: January 5, 2021
Notes
Conflict Analysis and Resolution – Prevention, Reconstruction, and Stabilization Contexts - Certificate
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Goals Statement | Recommendation Letters | Resume | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Goals Statement: Yes
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
Writing Sample: No
Deadlines
Deadline for Fall 2020:
Final Deadline: August 15, 2020
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Standard Deadline: January 5, 2021
Notes
Conflict Analysis and Resolution – World Religions and Diplomacy - Certificate
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Goals Statement | Recommendation Letters | Resume | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Goals Statement: Yes
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
Writing Sample: No
Deadlines
Deadline for Fall 2020:
Final Deadline: August 15, 2020
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Standard Deadline: January 5, 2021
Notes
Contemporary Dispute Resolution - Certificate
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Goals Statement | Recommendation Letters | Resume | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Goals Statement: Yes
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
Writing Sample: No
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Standard Deadline: January 5, 2021
Graduate Non-Degree Studies - School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Goals Statement | Recommendation Letters | Resume | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Goals Statement: No
Recommendation Letters: 0
Resume: Yes
Writing Sample: No
Deadlines
Deadline for Summer 2020:
Standard Deadline: May 1, 2020
Deadline for Fall 2020:
Final Deadline: August 15, 2020
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Standard Deadline: January 13, 2021
Notes
Mass Atrocity and Genocide Prevention - Certificate
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Goals Statement | Recommendation Letters | Resume | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Goals Statement: Yes
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
Writing Sample: No
Deadlines
Deadline for Fall 2020:
Final Deadline: August 15, 2020
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Standard Deadline: January 5, 2021
Peacebuilding - MA
Requirements
| College Transcripts | Goals Statement | Recommendation Letters | Resume | Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
College Transcripts: Yes
Goals Statement: Yes
Recommendation Letters: 2
Resume: Yes
Writing Sample: No
Deadlines
Deadline for Spring 2021:
Priority Deadline: November 1, 2020
Standard Deadline: January 5, 2021