2014-2015 University Catalog 
  
2014-2015 University Catalog

Peace Operations, MS


Banner Code:  PP-MS-PO

Phone:  703-993-2280

Web:  policy.gmu.edu
 

This program is designed for students and practicing professionals engaged in the planning, regulation, management, and conduct of peace operations. Students obtain a working knowledge of the theory, policy, law, research, and practices required to effectively and efficiently participate in or conduct a peace operation. Students also learn to think critically and analytically about the problems and challenges in this field and communicate their analyses clearly and effectively through written and oral presentations.

Admission Requirements

Please see the Graduate Admission Policies  section in this catalog for general information on graduate admission to George Mason University.  Specific information on application requirements and deadlines for the MS in peace operations program may be found on the School of Public Policy admissions web site.

Completed applications for fall and spring semesters are reviewed on a rolling basis, with late applications considered on a space-available basis.

Academic Policies

Students admitted to an SPP program will be terminated from SPP upon receiving one grade of F and are no longer eligible to take courses in SPP. Per university regulation, students are terminated from the university after accumulating grades of F in two courses or 9 credits of unsatisfactory grades in graduate courses.  The catalog contains additional information on university graduate academic policies .

Degree Requirements


Students must complete 39 credits as follows:

SPP Common Core (4 credits)


Electives (15 credits)


Electives may be drawn from PUBP and ITRN courses and must be approved by the program director or advisor.

Total: 39 credits