Master of Science in Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Program Cohort Option
Distance Learning Cohort
The MS in Conflict Analysis and Resolution will be available for completion as a distance education
program. Classes will be offered in half and full semester formats using Mason’s distance learning platforms. A 6 credit residency component is required and students will work with an advisor on the best method to meet this requirement. In-state tuition will be at the normal program rates, but out of state tuition rates will be capped at $750 a credit hour, a substantial savings from traditional formats. This innovative program will bring the strength of S-CAR research and teaching to a broader audience and build upon our success in distance coursework.
■ 41 Credit Hours
■ Online Courses
■ 2-Week Residency
■ Fall or Spring start
■ Orientation: 2-Week Residency Requirement
Full-Time Day Intensive Cohort
The Full-Time Day Intensive Cohort offers an accelerate pathway through our residential program with a slate of daytime courses that allow students to take 12-15 credits a semester. Some daytime courses meet for the entire semester, and some meet for half a semester. This intensive program can be completed in as little as 15 months, depending on whether students choose to complete a thesis, internship, or applied practice and theory project. Most classes are offered at the convenient Arlington campus, located near Clarendon, Virginia.
■ 41 Credits Hours
■ 12+ Credits Per Term
■ Arlington Day Classes
■ 15 Month Program
■ May start-August finish
■ Orientation: May
Full and Part-Time Evening Cohort
The Full and Part-Time Evening Cohort offers our full set of required courses in evening time slots, allowing
students with full time jobs or internships to take classes in a convenient once a week format while continuing at their jobs or other commitments. Full time students complete 9 credits a semester, while part time students can complete as few as 3. Most classes are offered at the convenient Arlington campus, located near Clarendon, Virginia.
■ 41 Credits Hours
■ Part or Full-Time Enrollment
■ Arlington Day Classes, Evening
■ 2 Year+ Program
■ Fall or Spring Start
■ Orientation: August and January
S-CAR offers a dual degree program with the Universityof Malta through an intensive 14-month program located in Valletta, Malta. Students who successfully complete the program and who satisfy the requirements of both Universities are conferred with two degrees; Master of Science in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University; and Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Mediterranean Security from the University of Malta.
■ 14 Month Program: October start-October Finish
■ Program taught at the University of Malta
■ Applicants apply directly to the University of Malta
■ Application Deadline: June
■ Orientation: September, held in Malta