A Unique Alliance to Foster Progress
Many regions of the world face critical socioeconomic and institutional challenges as they strive to create sustainable peace in the wake of violent conflict. The certificate in Post-Conflict State Reconstruction and Sustainability online program is a unique alliance between Seton Hall University’s School of Diplomacy and International Relations, the United Nations Association of the United States of America and the United Nations Foundation. Study at a leading international affairs program and affiliated member with the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA). This innovative diplomacy program will prepare you to address the need for professionals with the skills to address rising conflicts and tensions in states striving for successful state reconstruction.
15 Credits
Program time to completion:
9 Months
In this unique international relations and diplomacy program, your coursework will focus on diplomacy while exploring theories, research and case studies on what causes conflict. You will then learn to diagnose various types of conflict and examine techniques for avoiding, managing or resolving it.
Build the skills to effect positive change in societies that have emerged from violent conflict and gain exposure to today’s diplomatic leaders and policy makers in this one-of-a-kind program.
Program Learning Outcomes
In this program, you will:
- Assess the role of cultural factors in analyzing conflict and conflict resolution practices.
- Apply a range of theories, concepts and approaches to explain particular aspects of conflict.
- Apply critical analysis to various conflict situations to identify the drivers of conflicts and their cultural implications.
- Diagnose failings in the manner in which post-conflict countries have been aided in the past and to propose solutions with durable results.
- Systematically and analytically assess peacekeeping and peacemaking approaches.
- Develop procedures for truth and reconciliation commissions.