Graduate ADR Programs in New York

New York

Cornell University (university website) (Ithaca, New York)

Einaudi Center for International Studies
Topical Studies Programs
Peace Studies Program

Graduate Minor Field of Peace Studies and Peace Science Graduate students in M.A. and Ph.D. programs in all fields of study can pursue a minor in Peace Studies and Peace Science. (Student's program is developed with the aid and direction of a Special Committee of graduate faculty members chosen by the student; Practice: Information not available)

Regional Science

Masters in Regional Science with a Major or Minor in Peace Science (Student's program is developed with the aid and direction of a Special Committee of graduate faculty members chosen by the student; Practice: Information not available) (Excellent and rigorous program)

Ph.D. in Regional Science with a Major or Minor in Peace Science (Student's program is developed with the aid and direction of a Special Committee of graduate faculty members chosen by the student; Practice: Information not available) Another excellent program.

Fordham University (university website) (Bronx, New York)

Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education

M.A. in Pastoral Ministries with a Sub-concentration in Social Ministry/Education for Peace and Justice (36 credits of course work and a major paper; Practice: Information not available)

M.S. in Pastoral Ministries with a Sub-concentration in Social Ministry/Education for Peace and Justice (36 credits of course work and a major project; Practice: Information not available)

Syracuse University (university website) (Syracuse, New York)

Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
Program on the Analysis and Resolution of Conflicts (PARC)
PARC Certificates of Achievement

Graduate Certificate in Applied Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management
Graduate Certificate in Social Movements and Strategies of Conflict
Graduate Certificate in Environmental, Public Participation and Conflict Studies
Graduate Certificate in International Conflicts and their Management
Graduate Certificate in Social Movements and Conflict Studies

Requirements for Graduate Certificate of Achievement:

Knowledge about traditional approaches to resolving conflicts (SOS 601/IRP 601/PPA 601, Fundamentals of Conflict Studies).

Knowledge about a major conflict or alternative approaches to resolving conflicts. This requirement is demonstrated by completing with a grade of B or better at least 6 credit hours of graduate coursework relating to the area of interest.

Experience with resolving community, social, organizational or environmental conflicts. This requirement is met through a 3-credit hour applied course, internship, or equivalent independent activity. In each case, the appropriateness of the experience must be discussed prior to initiation with the advisor.

The Certificate will be awarded upon completion of the requirements or when their graduate degree is conferred.

Concentration in Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies in Ph.D. Social Science Program. Numerous courses in conflict resolution and peace studies offered. Practice: None required.

Teachers College, Columbia University (university website) (New York, New York)

Department of Organization and Leadership
International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution
Graduate Studies

Graduate Certificate Studies in Conflict Resolution. (12 to 18 credit series of courses: 2 Options - Level One: Basic Theory and Practice - 12 credits. Level Two: Train the Trainer - 6 additional credits and Internship. Practice: Practicum in Conflict Resolution and Mediation Skills, Advanced Practicum in Conflict Resolution and Mediation I and II. Train-the-Trainer and Organizational Internship required for Level Two and Practicum in Conflict Resolution and Mediation Skills, Advanced Practicum in Conflict Resolution and Mediation I are required for Level One)

M.A. in Organizational Psychology with a Concentration in Conflict Resolution. (Total of at least 32 points with a minimum of 24 being in the major field of study with 4 required courses in the CR Concentration and a comprehensive examination. Practice: Advanced Practicum in Conflict Resolution and Mediation I and II: Train-the-Trainer are required)

Department of International and Transcultural Studies
International Education Development

    M.A. in International Educational Development (Minimum of 36 credit hours) with a Specialization in Peace Education (9 to 15 credit hours, 3 of which must be in CR; Practice: Practicum in Conflict Resolution and/or Mediation Skills, Advanced Practicum in Conflict Resolution and Mediation I are required)

    Ed.M. in International Educational Development (Minimum of 36 credit hours) with a Specialization in Peace Education (9 to 15 credit hours, 3 of which must be in CR; Practice: Practicum in Conflict Resolution and/or Mediation Skills, Advanced Practicum in Conflict Resolution and Mediation I are required)

    Ed.D. in International Educational Development (Minimum of 36 credit hours) with a Specialization in Peace Education (9 to 15 credit hours, 3 of which must be in CR; Practice: Practicum in Conflict Resolution and/or Mediation Skills, Advanced Practicum in Conflict Resolution and Mediation I are required)

Yeshiva University (university website) (New York, New York)

Cardozo Law School
Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution
Certificate in Dispute Resolution

Certificate in Dispute Resolution (for JD students) (15 credit hours) The Kukin Program houses all activities related to conflict resolution education at Cardozo School of Law. Activities included under the umbrella of the Kukin Program are: Cardozo's Mediation Clinic, which was among the first programs in the country to train law students to serve as mediators; an exciting variety of Alternative or Appropriate Dispute Resolution (ADR) course offerings; the Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution (CJCR); a Certificate Program in Dispute Resolution for J.D. students; The Cardozo Dispute Resolution Institute, offering intensive programs in January and May to law students and other professionals; participation in a variety of ADR skills-related competitions; a summer program, ADR Abroad, in Paris and Budapest; and the regular hosting of ground-breaking symposium events.