Overview

Within the Mass Atrocity and Genocide Prevention Postgrad Certificate program at George Mason University

Designed for mid-career professionals studying in a cohort environment, or graduate students seeking specialized, practical knowledge, the certificate program integrates conflict analysis and resolution theory, research, and practical techniques of preventing mass atrocities.

Certificate courses include intensive sessions, lectures, seminars, and applied-mentored learning in real and simulated situations. Students consider strategies to prevent mass atrocities through policy planning, diplomacy, civil society building, democratization, development, education, and “up-streaming” prevention efforts that apply peace-building, dialogue, and conflict resolution approaches designed specifically for highly-escalated conflict contexts where mass atrocities seem likely to appear.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Engaging Conflict

Mass Atrocity: Early Warning and Prevention

Select two courses from the following:

Ethics and Conflict

Gender and Violence

Identity and Conflict

Conflict and Race

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

15 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

International Development Emergency & Disaster Management Terrorism & Security View 94 other Masters in Emergency & Disaster Management in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admissions. Applicants to this certificate must submit an undergraduate transcript showing completion of an undergraduate degree or equivalent, a cover letter specifying interest in the program, two letters of recommendation, and a curriculum vitae or résumé indicating relevant work experience.
In addition, prior work experience in areas related to the chosen graduate certificate is desirable. GRE or other standardized test scores are not required but may be submitted. The TOEFL is required of international students. For more information, see Admission of International Students.

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Tuition Fee

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International

22800 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1520 USD per credit
National

22800 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1520 USD per credit
In-State

8835 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 589 USD per credit

Online

Local: $589.00 /credit

National/International: $817.00/credit

Living costs for Fairfax

1330 - 2300 USD /month

Living costs

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