The Master’s Degree Program in Peace and Conflict Management Studies at the University of Haifa seeks to combine an in-depth understanding of theory with applications from a regional and international perspective. Students will investigate ethnic, national, cultural, and religious conflicts in deeply-divided societies. They will study and evaluate different approaches to conflict management, while immersing themselves in a region that offers a great deal of relevant real-life case studies.
Academics
The program is interdisciplinary and based primarily on theoretical and practical frameworks in the fields of psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science, communications, history, law, philosophy, and education. These perspectives will enrich the student’s understanding of conflicts within and among societies and nations. The curriculum also examines specific case studies of conflict and uses the Middle East and Israel as a living classroom for empirical learning.
Students may pursue a thesis or non-thesis track and the degree is awarded by the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Haifa.
The program will focus on the following subjects:
- The nature of conflicts and how they develop
- Peace processes and ways to foster them
- Research methodology
- Field practicum
In addition to the practicum/internship, the program will furnish exposure to NGO's for Arab-Jewish and Israeli-Palestinian coexistence and Middle East peace processes. Study tours, simulation games and expert panel discussions will enhance the courses. The interactions between the international students coming from different countries and the Israeli students in the program will expand the students' experience and knowledge. There are also opportunities for students to volunteer in the community, which will help them to understand the cultural mentality in Israel. Students will also be required to take 2 semesters of Hebrew or Arabic or must pass an internal proficiency exam.
The main objectives of the program are to:
- Provide students with an invaluable opportunity to learn about discord around the world, and especially the specific conflicts in Israeli society and the Middle East.
- Endow students with theoretical knowledge and practical tools to deal with ethno-national conflicts and peace-building.
- Give students field experience to apply to their future careers.
Co-Curricular Activities
To compliment the academic experience, students are encouraged to participate in a full range of
social activities, including trips, tours, celebrations, and lectures, as well as our volunteer program.
Housing
Applications
Please print the application, fill it in and mail it to our offices. Applicants for the MA program cannot apply online.
