Master of Arts Degree, Specializations and Graduate Certificates

Overview
The Conflict Analysis and Engagement program specialization allows participants to custom design an area of study to build knowledge and skills in an area unique to their own interest.

With faculty guidance, students participate in customizing three academic courses that bring depth to the students area of interest in the conflict field. This flexibility, enables students to leverage and integrate past experience and knowledge from their personal and professional, lives.

Because of Antioch, I am more aware of where I draw meaning from in my life and I am much more aware of other people’s perspectives.  My experience at Antioch University Midwest definitely pushed me to grow.”
Franco Appleberry
Conflict Analysis and Engagement
Dayton, OH

Many students enter the program after a decade or more in a specific field such as construction, elder care, or non profit development. In this specialization, students maximize current knowledge or interest as they explore the field through with a new lens of conflict analysis and engagement.

Master’s Degree Requirements (33-36 semester credits)

• Six core courses (total of 18 credits)
• Three general or specialization courses (total of 9 credits)
• Three ILC skill development workshops (required but non-credit bearing)
• Negotiation, Facilitation, and Action Inquiry
• Field placement or internship (Practicum – 3 credits)
• Capstone
• Professional Seminar (3 credits) or
• Thesis (6 credits)
• Residency before each semester (three day weekend)

Master of Arts students are required to attend a three day residency each semester. The balance of the program is entirely online and can be completed from your own home and community. Residencies are optional for certificate students.