The MA program provides three options:
- Thesis option: six compulsory courses + three optional courses + thesis.
- Research Paper option: six compulsory courses + five optional courses + research paper.
- Courses option: three compulsory courses + three optional courses + two applied activities.
THESIS OPTION
Compulsory Courses (18 units)
- ECS5101 Identity-Based Conflict (3u)
- ECS5103 Research Methods (3u)
- ECS5110 History of Conflict Resolution (3u)
- ECS5131 Design and Evaluation of Conflict Resolution Interventions (3u)
- ECS5302 Theories of Conflict (3u)
- ECS5304 Ethical Dimensions of Conflict (3u)
Optional Courses (9 units)
- ECS5112 Trauma, Healing and Reconciliation (3u)
- ECS5114 Genocide and Reconciliation (3u)
- ECS5116 Political Economy of Conflict (3u)
- ECS5118 Contemporary Peacebuilding (3u)
- ECS5119 Mediation and Negotiation: Theory And Research (3u)
- ECS5120 Selected Topics in Conflict Studies (3u)
- ECS5311 Religious Identities and Conflict (3u)
- ECS5313 Spirituality and Conflict (3u)
- ECS5315 Gender and Conflict (3u)
- ECS5316 Indigenous Cultures, Conflict and Coexistence (3u)
- ECS5921 Research Internship (3u)
A maximum of two graduate courses (6 units) may be taken from other programs and universities with prior authorization from the director of the program.
Research
- ECS7999 Thèse de maîtrise / Master’s Thesis
For admission to the thesis option, a student admitted to the MA in Conflict Studies program must first obtain 9 units (through courses or through advanced standing), and then apply to the director of the School for permission to enroll in the thesis option. To do so, the student must find a suitable supervisor and submit a detailed topic and plan of research. The director will examine the application and inform the student of its decision.
If a student chooses the thesis option and the thesis uses a quantitative methodology, a course in quantitative methodology is required. If the thesis uses a qualitative methodology, one of the following is required: a course in qualitative methodology, participant observation, content analysis, or evaluation research.
RESEARCH PAPER OPTION
Compulsory Courses (18 units)
- ECS5101 Identity-Based Conflict (3u)
- ECS5103 Research Methods (3u)
- ECS5110 History of Conflict Resolution (3u)
- ECS5131 Design and Evaluation of Conflict Resolution Interventions (3u)
- ECS5302 Theories of Conflict (3u)
- ECS5304 Ethical Dimensions of Conflict (3u)
Optional Courses (15 units)
- ECS5112 Trauma, Healing and Reconciliation (3u)
- ECS5114 Genocide and Reconciliation (3u)
- ECS5116 Political Economy of Conflict (3u)
- ECS5118 Contemporary Peacebuilding (3u)
- ECS5119 Mediation and Negotiation: Theory And Research (3u)
- ECS5120 Selected Topics in Conflict Studies (3u)
- ECS5311 Religious Identities and Conflict (3u)
- ECS5313 Spirituality and Conflict (3u)
- ECS5315 Gender and Conflict (3u)
- ECS5316 Indigenous Cultures, Conflict and Coexistence (3u)
- ECS5921 Research Internship (3u)
A maximum of two graduate courses (6 units) may be taken from other programs and universities with prior authorization from the director of the program.
Research
- ECS6140 Research Seminar
COURSES OPTION
Compulsory Courses (9 units)
- ECS5110 History of Conflict Resolution (3u)
- ECS5304 Ethical Dimensions of Conflict (3u)
- ECS5320 Conflict Management and Resolution Systems (3u)
Optional Courses (9 units)
- ECS5112 Trauma, Healing and Reconciliation (3u)
- ECS5114 Genocide and Reconciliation (3u)
- ECS5116 Political Economy of Conflict (3u)
- ECS5118 Contemporary Peacebuilding (3u)
- ECS5120 Selected Topics in Conflict Studies (3u)
- ECS5311 Religious Identities and Conflict (3u)
- ECS5313 Spirituality and Conflict (3u)
- ECS5315 Gender and Conflict (3u)
- ECS5316 Indigenous Cultures, Conflict and Coexistence (3u)
- ECS5321 Advanced Coaching in Conflict Management (3u)
- ECS5322 Group Processes and Reparation Practices in Conflicts (3u)
- ECS5323 Conflict Resolution and Ombudsperson Practice (3u)
A maximum of two graduate courses (6 units) may be taken from other programs and universities with prior authorization from the director of the program.
Applied Activities (6 units)
- ECS5324 Final Report (3u)
- ECS5325 Reinforcement Activities (3u)