Global Conflict and Human Security (M.S.)
https://online.unh.edu/program/ms/global-conflict-human-security
The non-thesis MS degree in Global Conflict & Human Security is a ten course, thirty-credit program that can be completed in one year of full-time participation.
The United Nations delineates seven issues related to human welfare that fall under its human security framework: economic security, food security, health security, environmental security, personal security, community security, and political security. Violent conflict threatens all of these.
This unique program reflects global discussions about the UN Sustainable Development Goals and a humanitarian-development-peace nexus as an approach for creating holistic programs that address chronic threats to human security, such as poverty and disease, and contribute to social harmony and peace.
You will acquire skills in international development policy and practice to build resilient societies in countries affected by state fragility, humanitarian crises and conflict. Choose a track focused on Program Management to learn best practices in project design, monitoring and evaluation OR a track focused on Policy and Administration to hone your skills in public policy analysis and public administration.
Program Delivery & Location: GCHS courses are offered entirely online. Start in the fall or spring and graduate in as little as 12 months.
The non-thesis MS degree can be completed in one year of full time participation. Students must complete ten courses totaling thirty credits to graduate. All courses are offered online. Students must choose ONE of the following tracks in Project Management or Policy & Administration.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BASIC Core Curriculum Courses (2 Courses) | ||
| GCHS 810 | Conflict & Human Security | 3 |
| GCHS 820 | Global Governance | 3 |
| ADVANCED Core Curriculum Courses (3 Courses) | ||
| GCHS 830 | International Development & Human Security | 3 |
| GCHS 840 | Sustainable Development: Gender-Environment Nexus | 3 |
| GCHS 850 | Peace and Human Security in the Post-Atrocity State | 3 |
| EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Courses (4 Courses) 2 | ||
| DPP 980 | Introduction to Community Development Projects | 3 |
| DPP 981 | Project Design and Planning | 3 |
| DPP 982 | Project Implementation and Monitoring | 3 |
| DPP 983 | Project Evaluation | 3 |
| ELECTIVE Courses (1 Course) | ||
| GCHS-Approved Elective Course 1 | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
.POLICY & ADMINISTRATION Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BASIC Core Curriculum Courses (3 Courses) | ||
| GCHS 810 | Conflict & Human Security | 3 |
| GCHS 820 | Global Governance | 3 |
| PA 908A | Capstone in Public Administration | 3 |
| ADVANCED Core Curriculum Courses (3 Courses) | ||
| GCHS 830 | International Development & Human Security | 3 |
| GCHS 840 | Sustainable Development: Gender-Environment Nexus | 3 |
| GCHS 850 | Peace and Human Security in the Post-Atrocity State | 3 |
| EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Courses (3 Courses) | ||
| DPP 980 | Introduction to Community Development Projects | 3 |
| DPP 981 | Project Design and Planning | 3 |
| PA 804 | Policy and Program Evaluation | 3 |
| ELECTIVE Courses (1 Course) | ||
| GCHS-Approved Elective Course 1 | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
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Students should consult with their Graduate Academic Advisor for guidance on available elective courses relevant to their interests.
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With full faculty support, students carry out a four-term capstone project in their communities by completing actionable assignments throughout the series of four (4) applied project courses.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT Track (Full Time)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| Term 1 | ||
| GCHS 810 | Conflict & Human Security | 3 |
| DPP 980 | Introduction to Community Development Projects | 3 |
| Term 2 | ||
| GCHS 830 | International Development & Human Security | 3 |
| DPP 981 | Project Design and Planning | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Term 3 | ||
| GCHS 850 | Peace and Human Security in the Post-Atrocity State | 3 |
| DPP 982 | Project Implementation and Monitoring | 3 |
| Term 4 | ||
| GCHS 820 | Global Governance | 3 |
| DPP 983 | Project Evaluation | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| Term 5 | ||
| GCHS 840 | Sustainable Development: Gender-Environment Nexus | 3 |
| GCHS-Approved Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
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POLICY & ADMINISTRATION Track (Full Time)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| Term 1 | ||
| GCHS 810 | Conflict & Human Security | 3 |
| DPP 980 | Introduction to Community Development Projects | 3 |
| Term 2 | ||
| GCHS 830 | International Development & Human Security | 3 |
| DPP 981 | Project Design and Planning | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Term 3 | ||
| GCHS 850 | Peace and Human Security in the Post-Atrocity State | 3 |
| PA 804 | Policy and Program Evaluation | 3 |
| Term 4 | ||
| GCHS 820 | Global Governance | 3 |
| PA 908A | Capstone in Public Administration | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| Term 5 | ||
| GCHS 840 | Sustainable Development: Gender-Environment Nexus | 3 |
| GCHS-Approved Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
The Global Conflict and Human Security program (GCHS) allows eligible undergraduate seniors to enroll in graduate level courses which can fulfill requirements for both their undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Students can apply to the Accelerated Master's GCHS program during their Junior or Senior year. Please review details on eligibility requirements for admission.
Eligible students who are admitted to the Accelerated Master's program may complete up to 12 credits at the 800-level during their undergraduate senior year, earning dual credit toward both their Bachelor's and GCHS degree. Accelerated Master's students should always consult with their Graduate Academic Advisor for guidance.
Accelerated Master's students may register for a maximum of 12 credits of graduate-level courses prior to completing their bachelor's degree.
The GCHS program is approved to be taken on an accelerated basis with the following undergraduate programs. The listed GCHS courses have been approved for credit in these undergraduate programs:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Global Studies Minor | ||
| GCHS 810 | Conflict & Human Security | 3 |
| GCHS 820 | Global Governance | 3 |
| GCHS 830 | International Development & Human Security | 3 |
| GCHS 840 | Sustainable Development: Gender-Environment Nexus | 3 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Terrorism Studies Minor | ||
| GCHS 810 | Conflict & Human Security | 3 |
| GCHS 830 | International Development & Human Security | 3 |
Upon completion of the MS in Global Conflict and Human Security, students will be able to:
- Explain competing schools of thought on relevant issues in key disciplines (for ex., peace and conflict studies, international development studies)
- Conduct conflict analyses and develop policy recommendations
- Conduct needs assessments and analyze the interrelatedness of distinct human security domains (economic security, food security, health security environmental security, personal security, community security, and political security)
- Apply theory to practice by designing humanitarian, development, and/or peacebuilding programs
- Collect data and perform data analysis using qualitative and quantitative methodologies
- Implement a development program (if applicable)
- Evaluate the impact and effectiveness of humanitarian, development and/or peacebuilding programs
- Communicate professionally and effectively across different cultures and social groups.