Conflict resolution: Part 1, on the degree & its careers

Published: Dec. 16, 2011, 5:06 p.m.

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In Conflict resolution masters programs, students learn how to analyze conflict and how to uncover the underpinnings of conflict situations. They gain skills to defuse and prevent conflict situations that arise among individuals, groups, and countries.

In this Idealist Grad School Podcast series, Amy Potthast chats with admissions staff from two conflict resolution grad programs:
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  • This episode, part one, is an overview of the degree and careers.
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  • Find Part Two, on course work, field work, and certificates at idealist.org/podcast.
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  • Find Part Three on admissions and financial aid advice at idealist.org/podcast.
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\\nThe Guests:
Erin Ogilvie, George Mason University\\u2019s School of Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Tim Hicks, University of Oregon\\u2019s masters program in Conflict Resolution

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  • Idealist Grad Fairs tour the United States every summer and fall, and feature nonprofit management, public affairs, social work and other public service degrees \\u2014 and they\\u2019re touring the country all fall. See the schedule and sign up here on Idealist.org.
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  • Idealist Grad School Resource Center features an overview of the conflict resolution degree, among others.
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  • Find a listing of grad programs in conflict resolution on the website of Salisbury University\\u2019s Center for Conflict Resolution
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