School of Public Policy
New Professional Studies: Peace Operations, M.S.
(703) 993-8200
spp@gmu.edu
The New Professional Studies: Peace Operations, M.S. program is designed for
students and practicing professionals engaged in the planning, regulation, management,
and conduct of peace operations. Through this program, students obtain a working
knowledge of the theory, policy, law, research, and practices required for effectively
and efficiently participating in, and/or conducting, a peace operation. Students
also learn to think critically and analytically about the problems and challenges
in this field, and to communicate their analyses clearly and effectively, through
both written and oral presentations.
Admission Requirements
Complete applications for both fall and spring semesters are reviewed on a
rolling basis, with late applications considered on a space-available basis. To
enter the program as a degree candidate, a student must meet the following minimum
requirements:
- Graduate application with application fee (no fee waivers).
- A two-to-three page written statement of student's goals and interest in
the program.
- A current resume.
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a preferred GPA of
3.00 or better (on a 4.0 scale) in the last 60 semester hours of baccalaureate
study. Submit two official transcripts of all university work completed. International
students are also required to submit an evaluation and/or translation of all foreign-earned
degrees.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE), GMAT, or MAT scores are optional.
- TOEFL scores (for international applicants) with a minimum score of
575 (paper-based) or 230 (computer-based). Students may also be required to be
tested by the English Language Institute.
- Two letters of recommendation. At least one recommendation should be from
an individual who is qualified to attest to the candidate's academic potential.
Degree Requirements
Students must complete 36 credit hours consisting of ten courses and a thesis.
| |
Credits |
| Core courses |
18 |
| The following six courses are required: |
|
| MNPS 700 The New Professionalism: Theory and Practice* |
3 |
| MNPS 702 The New Professional as Reflective Practitioner* |
3 |
| MNPS 703 Technology and Learning in the New Professions* |
3 |
| MNPS 704 Research Methodologies in the New Professionalism* |
3 |
| PUBP 722 Practicum in Transportation Policy, Operations,
and Logistics |
3 |
| PUBP 723 Metropolitan Transportation Policy |
3 |
| Electives |
15 |
| The student may choose the remaining five elective
courses. All eligible elective courses will be circulated via e-mail each semester
by the program director. A student may request to take courses not listed only
with the approval of the program director. |
|
| Total Credits |
33 |
* Certain sections of MNPS 700, 702, 703, and 704 are designated for the Peace
Operations program, and only those will satisfy the degree requirements. |
