Overview

It focuses on the core values and moral principles that collectively govern the men and women serving in the military forces of nations around the world, as members of what is sometimes termed the “military profession” or “the profession of arms.” The ethical foundations that define the profession of arms have developed over millennia from the shared values and experiences, unique role responsibilities, and reflections of members of the profession on their own practices—eventually coming to serve as the basis for various warrior codes and the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC). Traditional just war theory (political and moral philosophy governing when the use of military force is justified for the resolution of international conflicts) plays a key role in international relations as well as in international law, including the LOAC and international humanitarian law.

The Program

The Military Ethics program of Case Western Reserve University has been designed to educate students on and guide their research into vital global issues in military ethics. These issues include (but are not limited to) modern applications of classical just war theory and traditional warrior’s codes, the principle of noncombatant immunity, human rights, international humanitarian law, humanitarian intervention, the ethical use of emerging military technologies, civil-military relations and society’s obligations to troops and veterans, transitional justice, and the moral foundations of sustainable peace.

The study of military ethics supports long-term humanitarian goals, such as preventing unjust wars; decreasing incidents of war crimes, genocide, human rights abuses, and other atrocities produced by the dehumanizing effects of armed conflict; supporting the mental health and successful transitions of military service members and combat veterans; and fostering a lasting peace founded in justice.

Curriculum

The program curriculum is interdisciplinary, with a foundation in moral and political philosophy and international relations. Each student will complete a minimum of 30 credit hours, including a six-credit “capstone course” that will typically be completed during the summer term following a full academic year of course work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethics

War and Morality

Military Ethics, the Military Profession, and International Law

Ethics and Public Policy

Representations of War in Ancient Rome

International Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application, including a statement of purpose
$50 application fee; a waiver may be requested
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a 3.0 minimum GPA (either already complete, or will be complete before you enroll); a GPA waiver may be requested
Unofficial transcripts
Two letters of recommendation
Test scores for GRE (optional)
International applicants: Results of TOEFL or IELTS

Tuition Fee

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International

67440 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2248 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

67440 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2248 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

67440 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2248 USD per credit during 12 months.

Funding

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