Overview

School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution / School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution is located in Arlington, VA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
(Certificate)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	66
Doctoral Degrees	13
Other Advanced Degrees	5

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Thesis Optional
Doctoral Degrees	Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Oral defense of dissertation

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

203

Applied

122

Accepted

69

Enrolled

Applying

75

Application Fee - Domestic

80

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Goals statement, two letters of recommendation, curriculum vitae or resume, transcripts
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Goals statement, three letters of recommendation, curriculum vitae or resume, transcripts, writing sample
Additional Entrance Requirements	Goals statement, two letters of recommendation, curriculum vitae or resume, transcripts

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 575 TOEFL IBT score: 88
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 1
Types of financial support available	Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

244

Total Graduate Students

14%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.74%
Black or African American	13.11%
White or Caucasian	55%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	3.69%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	3.28%
Unknown	4.1%

Gender

Male (41%)

Female (58%)

Faculty

39

Total faculty

Full-time - 19

Part-time - 20

Male (19)

Female (20)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Social justice advocacy and activism; dynamics of violence; inclusive conflict engagement; conflict sensitive development and resilience; media, narrative and public discourse
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	570,918

Location & Contact

Address 3351 North Fairfax Drive, MSN 4D3
MSN 2F2
Arlington, VA  22030
United States

Contact Kevin Avruch
Dean
Email: kavruch@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-3607
Fax: 703-993-1302

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