The Master of Arts degree in Conflict Analysis and Engagement is a 48 or 52 credit program depending on whether you complete the professional seminar (48) or thesis (52) option. The program is designed to engage the whole person with learning strategies that support the growth of consciousness, contemplative practices, authentic conversation skills, social competencies, and emotional intelligence.

The masters degree consists of seven core courses (28 credits)*, three concentration courses (12 credits), three Institute for conflict Analysis and Engagement practitioner workshops**, a practicum (4 credits), and either the professional seminar (4 credits) or thesis (8 credits).

The program can be completed in 18 months as a full time student (two classes each quarter) or students may elect to participate half time (1 class a quarter).

Master of Arts students are required to attend three six day residencies and stay in the housing designated by the program. Residencies occur in the spring and fall. Other than the three short residencies the program is entirely online and can be completed from your own home and community. Residencies are optional for certificate students.

Designed for the adult learner and lifestyle, the programs include:

• 6-day, weekend sessions in Yellow Springs OH in the fall and spring (total of 3 residencies for the masters degree; 1 residency for the graduate certificate), with online study in-between
• A cohort model to create supportive and collaborative learning communities of students and faculty
• Ability to participate from home or anywhere in the world that has Internet access
• Opportunity to complete a graduate program while continuing to meet obligations to family, work, and community
• Faculty who are academic and professional leaders in the field
• Option to attend full time (8 credits each quarter) or part time (4 credits per quarter)
• Option to complete an applied professional seminar or a traditional thesis

Practicum and Skill Development Workshops

Master students will participate in a field placement or internship (Practicum) utilizing professional opportunities within their communities.  Practicum experiences are intended to allow students to develop new skills, advance current skills, gain a deeper understanding about the application of theory to practice, and broaden the experience in the field generally.

All students must complete training in negotiation, mediation and facilitation skill development. Students may complete this training at McGregor’s Institute of Conflict Analysis and Engagement (ICAE) by taking ICAE 140, ICAE 160 and ICAE 285. Alternatively, students may complete the training in their own community upon approval of the program.

Core Courses

COM530 Academic Writing & Discourse
RSH510 Research Methods
CAE540 Action Inquiry
CAE550 Integral Approach to Foundations of The Conflict Field
CAE560 Integral Conflict Analysis and Action
CAE630 Identity and Conflict
CAE570 Negotiation & Mediation Theory

General Track

CAE620 Culture and Conflict
CAE615 Structures and Systems of Conflict
CAE610 Consensus Building & Facilitation Theory

Practitioner Workshops

ICAE140: Introduction to Negotiation
ICAE160: Introduction to Mediation
ICAE285: Group Facilitation Skills

*Courses are 4 credits each
**ICAE workshops are non-credit bearing and consist of 21hours of instruction over three days. Workshops are scheduled immediately before and after residency.