Graduate Curriculum Guide
Table of Contents
Master’s Degree Programs 2
Certificate Programs 3
Specializations 4
Scholarships and Financial Assistance 6
This guide details the course curriculum and customization opportunities available to create a program that will prepare you for professional success. For complete course descriptions, please refer to our course catalogue available online at: catalogue.shu.edu/graduate
MASTER OF ARTS
REQUIRED CORE (24 CREDITS)
DIPL 6000
DIPL 6310
DIPL 6311
International Relations Theory
Research Methods for Policy Analysis
Master’s Research Project
DIPL 7111 Internship
DIPL 6001
DIPL 6180
DIPL 6002
Politics of Cultural and Ethnic Pluralism OR
Comparative Foreign Policy
International Organizations OR
DIPL 6005 Public International Law
DIPL 6104 Art and Science of International Negotiation OR
DIPL 6130
DIPL 6105
DIPL 6155
International Security
International Political Economy OR
Advanced Economic Aspects of International Relations
DIPLOMACY ELECTIVE (3 CREDITS)
Students may take any 6000 or 7000 level diplomacy course, including a second internship course.
SPECIALIZATIONS (18 CREDITS)
Students must select two specializations and take a minimum of three courses in each specialization. Courses taken in one specialization may not be counted toward another specialization or to meet any other requirements.
DUAL DEGREES
Pursuing a dual degree with your M.A. may be a time and cost efficient strategy to give your professional portfolio a competitive edge. The M.A. may be combined with Business Administration (M.B.A.), Public Administration (M.P.A.), Communication (M.A.) or Law (J.D.). Dual degrees can be completed in as little as 2.5 years, with the exception of the M.A./J.D., which requires a minimum of 3.5 years based on full-time enrollment.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONFLICT AND SECURITY ANALYSIS
This 30-credit, on-campus, program explores homeland security, intelligence, cybersecurity, terrorism, and energy security, while also offering a Peace and Conflict Studies track focused on conflict analysis, peacemaking, and post-conflict reconstruction. Specializations are not required for this program.
STEM COURSES (15 CREDITS)
DIPL 6310 Research Design for Policy Analysis
DIPL _____ Conflict and Security Analysis
QUANTITATIVE COURSES — CHOOSE ONE
BSAN 7001 Introduction to Data Analytics for Business Intelligence *
PSMA 6002 Research Methods-Stat Analy
DASC 6811 Statistics for Data Science
DATA MANAGEMENT AND VISUALIZATION
COURSES — CHOOSE ONE
BSAN 7011 Exploratory AnalyticsVisualization *
DASC 7000 Data Visualization
STEM ELECTIVES — CHOOSE ONE
BSAN 7021 Predictive Analytics *
DASC 6010 Data Mining
DASC 7111 Text Mining
BSAN 7046 Deep Learning **
PSYC 7214 Cognition for Visualization
NON-STEM COURSES (15 CREDITS)
DIPL 6130 International Security
DIPL 6311 Masters Project
Students Can Select Security Analysis Track or Peace and Conflict Track
SECURITY ANALYSIS TRACK
DIPL 6450 Comparative Homeland Security and Civil Defense
CHOOSE TWO COURSES
DIPL 6460 Intelligence
DIPL 6470 Cyber Security and International Relations
DIPL 6520 Politics of Terrorism in the Middle East
DIPL 6277 Global Health, Bioterrorism, and International Security
PEACE AND CONFLICT TRACK
DIPL 6118 Global Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding
CHOOSE TWO COURSES
DIPL 6717 Africa: Displacement and Conflict
DIPL 6115 Cross Cultural Negotiation and Conflict Management
DIPL 6004 Peacemaking and Peacekeeping
DIPL 6250 Conflict and Conflict Resolution in Plural Societies
DIPL 6251 Justice, Truth, and Reconciliation in Post-Conflict Societies
DIPL 6252 Institutions of Post-Conflict Governance
DIPL 6258 Memory and Conflict: Dealing with the Past Constructively
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HOMELAND SECURITY AND CYBER RESILIENCE
REQUIRED CORE (24 CREDITS)
An interdisciplinary M.S. program offered online, including career-focused courses in intelligence, homeland and cyber security, law enforcement leadership, emergency management and law. Specializations are not required for this program.
DIPL 6277 Global Health, Bioterrorism, and International Security
DIPL 6460 Intelligence
DIPL 6450 Comparative Homeland Security and Civil Defense
DIPL 6470 Cyber Security and International Relations
HRTD 6620 Risk Management and Incident Command
HRTD 6610 Essential Organizational Communication for Critical Incidents
DIPL 7605
Cybersecurity Law and Policy I: Computer Crimes, Civil Liability, and Compliance Skills
DIPL 7555 Cybersecurity Law and Policy II: National Security, Compliance, and Investigation Skills
ELECTIVES (6 CREDITS)
M.S. Students must take two elective courses at the 6000 or 7000 level
HRTD 6646 Crisis Communications and 6650, 6622 Media Relations OR Budgeting, Personnel, and Resource Allocation OR Business Continuity
HCAD 8530 Emergency Management for Health Professionals
DIPL 6130 International Security
DIPL 6253 Civil Conflict and Development
DIPL 6118 Global Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding
DIPL 6132 American Grand Strategy
DIPL 6001 Politics of Cultural and Ethnic Pluralism
DIPL 6180 Comparative Foreign Policy
DIPL 6104 Art and Science of International Negotiation
DIPL 7402 AI and Law (Currently in-person, but open to different model)
EXECUTIVE MASTER OF SCIENCE
REQUIRED CORE (12 CREDITS)
Professionals with 5-7 years of work experience can apply to complete their master’s degree in a flexible and accelerated ten-course sequence, online, on campus, or in a hybrid format.
DIPL 6001 Politics of Cultural and Ethnic Pluralism OR
DIPL 6180 Comparative Foreign Policy
DIPL 6002 * International Organizations OR DIPL 6005 Public International Law
DIPL 6104 Art and Science of International Negotiation OR
DIPL 6130 International Security
DIPL 6105 International Political Economy OR
DIPL 6155
Advanced Economic Aspect of International Relations
*Available on campus only
SPECIALIZATIONS | ELECTIVES (18 CREDITS)
Executive M.S. students will complete either three courses in each of two selected functional and/or regional specializations, or three courses in one specialization and three elective courses at the 6000 or 7000 level.
EXECUTIVE
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND DIPLOMATIC PRACTICE
REQUIRED CORE (12 CREDITS)
This program is offered online in partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). This program is designed for those with 5 – 7 years of professional experience.
DIPL 6005 Public International Law
DIPL 6104 Art and Science of International Negotiation
DIPL 6105 International Political Economy OR
DIPL 6155
Advanced Economic Aspects of International Relations
DIPL 6180 Comparative Foreign Policy OR
DIPL 6001 Politics of Cultural and Ethnic Pluralism
UNITAR MODULES (9 CREDITS)
• Project Management
• Public-Private Partnerships and Business Diplomacy
• Mediation and Negotiation Training
• Leadership in International Organizations
• Public and Cultural Diplomacy
• Diplomatic Communication
SPECIALIZATIONS (9 CREDITS)
Executive M.S./Diplomatic Practice students will complete three courses in their preferred specialization. Select classes focusing on Africa, Global Health and Human Security, Global Negotiation and Conflict Management, International Economics and Development, International Law and Human Rights or Post-Conflict State Reconstruction and Sustainability.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Certificate programs are designed for professionals seeking to explore career interests or develop additional skills. Students may elect to apply their coursework towards an M.A. or M.S. degree provided they meet the admission requirements.
POST-CONFLICT STATE RECONSTRUCTION AND SUSTAINABILITY (15 CREDITS, ONLINE) Courses in the certificate program provide a comprehensive foundation for building sustainable peace in societies emerging from violent conflict.
REQUIRED COURSES — CHOOSE FIVE
DIPL 6004 Peacemaking and Peacekeeping
DIPL 6250 Conflict and Conflict Resolution in Plural Societies
DIPL 6251 Justice, Truth, and Reconciliation in Post-Conflict Societies
DIPL 6252 Institutions of Post-Conflict Governance
DIPL 6253 Civil Conflict and Development
DIPL 6254 Fieldwork in Post-Conflict Societies
UN STUDIES (15 CREDITS)
This program looks at how the policy community both utilizes and proposes to reform the UN, examining the organization’s operations in a variety of areas.
REQUIRED COURSES
DIPL 6007 UN Insider’s View
DIPL 6015 Human Resources Management in International Organizations
DIPL 6201 UN Security Council Issues
DIPL 6202 Politics at the UN: Relevance and Reform
ELECTIVES — CHOOSE ONE
DIPL 6004 Peacemaking and Peacekeeping
DIPL 6005 Public International Law
DIPL 6140 International Human Rights
JOINT CERTIFICATE
A joint certificate with the Seton Hall School of Health and Medical Sciences is also available through the 15-credit program. See website for core and elective course details . www.shu.edu/academics/certificate-globalhealth-management
FUNCTIONAL SPECIALIZATIONS
FOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS
DIPL 6180 Comparative Foreign Policy *
DIPL 6132 American Grand Strategy
DIPL 6181 Statecraft: Designing Foreign Policy
DIPL 6198 Human Rights in U.S. Foreign Policy
DIPL 6403 European Union: External Relations
DIPL 6405 Foreign Policy of Post-Soviet States
DIPL 6501 The Modern Middle East: U.S. Involvement
DIPL 6601 Sino-U.S. Relations
DIPL 6610 China’s Rise: Opportunities and Challenges
DIPL 6611 International Relations of Southeast Asia
DIPL 6622 China’s Foreign Relations
DIPL 6700 International Relations of African States
DIPL 6801 U.S. Foreign Policy in Latin America and the Caribbean
DIPL 6809 Cuba Seminar
GLOBAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SECURITY
DIPL 6277 Global Health, Bioterrorism and International Security *
DIPL 6004 Peacemaking and Peacekeeping
DIPL 6031 International Environmental Policy
DIPL 6130 International Security
DIPL 6276 Global Health Governance
DIPL 6279 Contagion and Conflict: Global Impact of Infectious Disease
DIPL 6280 International Health and Development
DIPL 6350 Religion, Race and International Relations
DIPL 6360 Race and Racism in International Law and Politics
DIPL 6506 Energy Policies of the 21st Century
GLOBAL NEGOTIATION AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
DIPL 6104 Art and Science of International Negotiation *
DIPL 6004 Peacemaking and Peacekeeping
DIPL 6115
DIPL 6118
DIPL 6121
Cross-Cultural Negotiation and Conflict Management
Global Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding
Catholic Peacemaking Intensive Study Seminar
DIPL 6250 Conflict and Conflict Resolution in Plural Societies
DIPL 6251 Justice, Truth and Reconciliation in Post-Conflict Societies
DIPL 6258 Memory and Conflict
DIPL 6277 Global Health, Bioterrorism and International Security
DIPL 6370 Gender, Race and Culture, International Relations
DIPL 6509 EU and Cyprus Seminar
DIPL 6610 China’s Rise: Opportunities and Challenges
DIPL 6710 African Union Seminar
DIPL 6717 Conflict and Forced Population Displacement in Africa
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS AND DEVELOPMENT
DIPL 6105 International Political Economy * OR
DIPL 6155 Advanced Economic Aspects of International Relations *
DIPL 6032 International Trade Law
DIPL 6113 International Financial Institutions
DIPL 6153 Comparative Political Economy of Development
DIPL 6170 Advanced Topics in Economic Development for International Affairs
DIPL 6253 Civil Conflict and Development
DIPL 6280 International Health and Development
DIPL 6506 Energy Policies of the 21st Century
DIPL 6704 Economic Development in Africa
DIPL 6806 Political Economy of Latin America and the Caribbean
INTERNATIONAL LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS
DIPL 6005 Public International Law *
DIPL 6004 Peacemaking and Peacekeeping
DIPL 6007 UN Insider’s View
DIPL 6008 International Criminal Law
DIPL 6031 International Environmental Policy
DIPL 6032 International Trade Law
DIPL 6104 Art and Science of International Negotiation
DIPL 6140 International Human Rights
DIPL 6198 Human Rights in U.S. Foreign Policy
DIPL 6251 Justice, Truth, and Reconciliation in Post-Conflict Societies
DIPL 6258 Memory and Conflict
DIPL 6276 Global Health Governance
DIPL 6279 Contagion and Conflict: Global Impact of Infectious Disease
DIPL 6350 Religion, Race and International Relations
DIPL 6360 Race and Racism in International Law and Politics
DIPL 6370 Gender, Race and Culture, International Relations
DIPL 6401 European Union: Development and Dynamics
DIPL 6402 European Union: Governance and Policy
DIPL 6506 Energy Policies of the 21st Century
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
DIPL 6002 International Organizations *
DIPL 6004 Peacemaking and Peacekeeping
DIPL 6005 Public International Law
DIPL 6007 UN Insider’s View
DIPL 6015 Human Resources Management in International Organizations
DIPL 6031 International Environmental Policy
DIPL 6032 International Trade Law
DIPL 6113 International Financial Institutions
DIPL 6121 Catholic Peacemaking Intensive Study Seminar
DIPL 6140 International Human Rights
DIPL 6201 UN Security Council Issues
DIPL 6202 Politics at the UN: Relevance and Reform
DIPL 6205 UN Field Seminar
DIPL 6252 Institutions of Post-Conflict Governance
DIPL 6276 Global Health Governance
DIPL 6279 Contagion and Conflict: Global Impact of Infectious Disease
DIPL 6350 Religion, Race and International Relations
DIPL 6360 Race and Racism in International Law and Politics
DIPL 6370 Gender, Race and Culture in International Relations
DIPL 6401 European Union: Development and Dynamics
DIPL 6402 European Union: Governance and Policy
DIPL 6403 European Union: External Relations
DIPL 6710 African Union Seminar
INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
DIPL 6130 International Security *
DIPL 6004 Peacemaking and Peacekeeping
DIPL 6118 Global Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding
DIPL 6131 Causes of War
DIPL 6132 American Grand Strategy
DIPL 6201 UN Security Council Issues
DIPL 6277 Global Health, Bioterrorism and International Security
DIPL 6360 Race and Racism in International Law and Politics
DIPL 6350 Religion, Race and International Relations
DIPL 6501 Modern Middle East: U.S. Involvement
DIPL 6510 Persian Gulf in the 21st Century
DIPL 6520 Politics of Terrorism in the Middle East
DIPL 6601 Sino–U.S. Relations
DIPL 6610 China’s Rise: Opportunities and Challenges
DIPL 6622 China’s Foreign Relations
DIPL 6710 African Union Seminar
DIPL 6801
U.S. Foreign Policy in Latin America and the Caribbean
POST-CONFLICT STATE RECONSTRUCTION AND SUSTAINABILITY
DIPL 6004 Peacemaking and Peacekeeping
DIPL 6121 Catholic Peacemaking Intensive Study Seminar
DIPL 6250 Conflict and Conflict Resolution in Plural Societies
DIPL 6251 Justice, Truth, and Reconciliation in Post-Conflict Societies
DIPL 6252 Institutions of Post-Conflict Governance
DIPL 6253 Civil Conflict and Development
DIPL 6254 Fieldwork in Post-Conflict Societies
DIPL 6258 Memory and Conflict
REGIONAL SPECIALIZATIONS
AFRICA
DIPL 6700 International Relations of African States
DIPL 6704 Economic Development in Africa
DIPL 6710 African Union Seminar
DIPL 6717 Africa: Displacement and Conflict
DIPL 6198 Human Rights in U.S. Foreign Policy
DIPL 6252 Institutions of Post-Conflict Governance
DIPL 6253
Civil Conflict and Development
DIPL 6001 Politics of Cultural and Ethnic Pluralism **
DIPL 6121 Catholic Peacemaking Intensive Study Seminar **
DIPL 6153 Comparative Political Economy of Development **
DIPL 6170 Advanced Topics in Economic Development for International Affairs **
ASIA
DIPL 6601
Sino–U.S. Relations
DIPL 6610 China’s Rise: Opportunities and Challenges
DIPL 6611 International Relations of Southeast Asia
DIPL 6622 China’s Foreign Relations
DIPL 6198 Human Rights in U.S. Foreign Policy
DIPL 6001 Politics of Cultural and Ethnic Pluralism **
DIPL 6121 Catholic Peacemaking Intensive Study Seminar **
DIPL 6153 Comparative Political Economy of Development **
DIPL 6170 Advanced Topics in Economic Development for International Affairs **
DIPL 6506 Energy Policies of the 21st Century
EUROPE
DIPL 6401
European Union: Development and Dynamics
DIPL 6402 European Union: Governance and Policy
DIPL 6403 European Union: External Relations
DIPL 6405 Foreign Policy of Post-Soviet States
DIPL 6406
Eastern Europe and Post-Soviet Politics
DIPL 6506 Energy Policies of the 21st Century
DIPL 6509 EU and Cyprus Seminar
DIPL 6258 Memory and Conflict
DIPL 6370 Gender, Race and Culture, International Relations
DIPL 6001 Politics of Cultural and Ethnic Pluralism **
DIPL 6121 Catholic Peacemaking Intensive Study Seminar **
DIPL 6153 Comparative Political Economy of Development **
DIPL 6170 Advanced Topics in Economic Development for International Affairs **
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
DIPL 6801 U.S. Foreign Policy in Latin America and the Caribbean
DIPL 6803 Politics and Society in Latin America and the Caribbean
DIPL 6806 Political Economy of Latin America and the Caribbean
DIPL 6001 Politics of Cultural and Ethnic Pluralism **
DIPL 6121 Catholic Peacemaking Intensive Study Seminar **
DIPL 6153 Comparative Political Economy of Development **
DIPL 6170 Advanced Topics in Economic Development for International Affairs **
DIPL 6370 Gender, Race and Culture, International Relations
MIDDLE EAST
DIPL 6500 The Modern Middle East: History, Challenges and Opportunities
DIPL 6501 The Modern Middle East: U.S. Involvement
DIPL 6506 Energy Policies of the 21st Century
DIPL 6510 Persian Gulf in the 21st Century
DIPL 6520 Politics of Terrorism in the Middle East
DIPL 6001 Politics of Cultural and Ethnic Pluralism **
DIPL 6121 Catholic Peacemaking Intensive Study Seminar **
DIPL 6153 Comparative Political Economy of Development **
DIPL 6170 Advanced Topics in Economic Development for International Affairs **
DIPL 6370 Gender, Race and Culture, International Relations
* Certain specializations require a foundation course where indicated by an asterisk.
** Qualifies for inclusion, provided the student completes the region-specific requirements within the course. Only one course with ** can count towards the specialization.
† Cybersecurity Law and Policy I and II: Both are hybrid and require in-person meetings on Saturdays, likely three times per semester with possibility of students participating online via MS Teams.
Specialization available online.
Financing Your Degree
Pursuing graduate studies requires a significant investment of time and money. Seton Hall University, a private, non-profit institution, is consistently ranked for high return on investment. Learn more at: www.shu.edu/rankings
The School of Diplomacy and International Relations serves as a host institution for a variety of prestigious fellowships, including Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship, Fulbright Scholarship, Boren Fellowship, Peace Corps Coverdell Fellowship, AmeriCorps alumni and PPIA Fellows. We encourage you to independently explore these and other opportunities.
For a list of scholarships for graduate students, please visit: www.shu.edu/financial - aid/graduatescholarships - list
To view annually updated details on tuition and fees, please visit: www.shu.edu/bursar
Seton Hall University Graduate Assistantships
Seton Hall University makes available a limited number of teaching, research and administrative graduate assistantships each year to full-time, matriculated (domestic and international) graduate students. Assistantships are competitive and granted for one academic year. These positions may be renewable for an additional year, based on the recommendation of the hiring department. An assistantship includes tuition remission for a maximum of 12 credits per semester and a monthly stipend. Graduate Assistants typically spend 20 hours per week doing directed professional or research work in a University department. Accepted graduate candidates must complete a Graduate Assistant
application for each position of interest. Further details, available opportunities and applications can be accessed online: www.shu.edu/graduate - affairs/ graduate - assistantships.html
Office of Financial Aid
Many graduate students take out loans to help fund their educational programs. There are a number of federal (i.e. FAFSA), state and private loan programs available. Learn more by visiting:
WEBSITE www.shu.edu/financial-aid/loans
PHONE (800) 222 - 7183
EMAIL financialaid@shu.edu.
Seton Hall is proud to be a part of the Post 9/11 Yellow Ribbon Program, among others. To learn more about available benefits to military personnel, contact the University Certifying Veteran Officer via shuveterans@shu.edu or visit: www.shu. edu/financial - aid/veterans - benefits
Graduate Merit Scholarships
Applicants who are accepted to graduate programs of study may be eligible for University subsidized scholarship funds. The Graduate Merit Scholarship is an award that offers a generous discount on tuition. Criteria for consideration include applicant GPA and degrees completed, as well as program of study.
Contact Office of Graduate Admissions
PHONE ( 973 ) 275 - 2892
EMAIL shugrad@shu.edu
School of Diplomacy Scholarships
The School of Diplomacy offers scholarship opportunities to new and incoming graduate students. Awards are granted on a rolling basis until all awards have been distributed. To be considered, candidates must complete Seton Hall’s electronic graduate application. Early submission of the graduate application is recommended. All required admissions materials are due before consideration will be given. Research Assistant and Graduate Fellow applicants must include one paragraph in their graduate application statement of interest identifying the top qualities that would make them ideal candidates.
Research Assistantships
Research Assistants are matched with one of our distinguished faculty or senior administrators to assist with research or project management for 10 hours per week. These merit-based awards are renewable for a second year of study provided that recipients maintain a 3.7 grade point average, full-time student status (9 credits per semester minimum) and perform their research duties satisfactorily.
Graduate Fellowships
Diplomacy Fellows are expected to participate in professional engagements and projects of the School concurrent to their graduate study for 5 hours per week. Fellowships are renewable for a second year provided that recipients maintain a 3.5 grade point average, continuous engagement with the School as expected and full-time student status (9 credits per semester minimum).
Awards are given based on academic merit. Amounts vary and may be combined with the Graduate Merit Scholarships. Full-time graduate students are encouraged to apply by February 20 (Fall Enrollment) and October 31 (Spring Enrollment).
Contact School of Diplomacy and International Relations
WEBSITE www.shu.edu/diplomacy
PHONE ( 973 ) 275 - 2514
EMAIL diplomat@shu.edu
When I began my graduate program at Seton Hall, I never imagined that I’d be able to successfully combine my academic foundation in international affairs, with the skills that I developed in project management to support advances in global technology. Now I’m part of a Google-driven technology firm working to provide public internet access and bridge the digital divide all over the world, and I wouldn’t change a thing!
Emily Pease Alumna, School of Diplomacy and International Relations
