Master of arts IN DIPLoMaCY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Director’s Message 1 Program Overview 2

Learning Outcomes 4

Curriculum 6

Residency 10

Faculty 12

Online Learning 14

A Week in the Life of a Student 16

Ongoing Support 18

Admission to Norwich 20

Frequently Asked Questions 22

Norwich University 24

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Message froM the PrograM DIreCtor

Welcome to Norwich University’s Diplomacy Program! In this still young century, the United States of America, alongside the rest

of the world, has faced an increasingly multifaceted international environment. Respectively, the practice and theory of diplomacy and international relations have evolved to accommodate many different areas of interstate transactions — from age-old diplomatic exchanges to conflict management and state-building efforts in various parts of the world, from traditional trade relations, to the chaotic array of new financial instruments, from traditional military responses to innovative counterinsurgency measures.

The Master of Arts in Diplomacy program at Norwich University’s College of Graduate and Continuing Studies echoes this fast-changing environment. The Diplomacy Program attracts students who are preparing for positions of leadership in a variety of professions and fields, including: the military, foreign service, the intelligence community, law enforcement, education, and international business, along with service in intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations. Understanding intricacies of current international affairs is one precursor of success in the international arena.

In the course of carefully-selected seminars, students develop a solid base in the foundational disciplines and functional areas of international affairs. The Master of Arts in Diplomacy Program uniquely structures content and the learning experience. The first part of the Program offers students foundational seminars that contribute to a better understanding of international affairs. With this knowledge base, students are prepared to specialize in one of the concentrations of the Program: International Conflict Management, International Commerce or International Terrorism.

These concentrations allow students to delve more deeply into international phenomena that interests them most. The Diplomacy Program provides a stimulating intellectual and social environment that helps prepare graduates for fruitful and rewarding careers. Students select many of their research topics and study areas which enable the pursuit of both personal and professional interests. In doing so, the educational process aims at positively impacting not only the students, but also those around them through professional, educational, and other outreach channels. In addition to having outstanding students and a steadfast commitment to academic excellence, Norwich University’s Master of Arts in Diplomacy Program’s growing reputation derives from the scholarship and diversity of our faculty. Our Program employs distinguished senior faculty with exceptional academic and professional experience, and brilliant young faculty of great promise.

Best wishes for successful study at Norwich University’s Master of Arts in Diplomacy Program!

Lasha Tchantouridzé, PhDDirector, Master of Arts in DiplomacyNorwich University

Program Mission

The Diplomacy program provides a unique and relevantcontribution to international relations. Mature individuals from diverse backgrounds can acquire the conceptual and theoretical background and the skills to help them perform effectively at senior and policy formation levels of the military and government and in a multitude of capacities throughout private industry. Within one of three concentration areas that include conflict management, international commerce or international terrorism, students explore foundational and contemporary theory and practice at systemic levels and examine specific issues from a variety of perspectives. The program is designed to help graduates demonstrate skills in research and information literacy, critical thinking, writing and oral communications

Program Goals

• Students will demonstrate understanding of the political, cultural and geographical complexity of the international environment • Students will demonstrate the ability to view the historical and present day international system from multiple perspectives • Students will demonstrate an understanding of conflict within an international system • Students will demonstrate awareness of specific issues affecting the international system as developed within their respective concentrations • Students will demonstrate oral and written skills needed to communicate effectively within a complex international environment • Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills needed to generate and implement problem-solving strategies • Students will demonstrate information literacy skills needed to locate, analyze, and synthesize relevant information from a wide range of sources

Norwich University’s Master of Arts in Diplomacy is specificallydesigned for working professionals. The virtual classroomrelieves you of the constraints of traditional classroomeducation. You are provided with a uniquely designedcurriculum structure and a caring atmosphere that comesalong with being part of Norwich University.

The curriculum is designed to present a broad picture ofthe field of diplomacy. You are able to choose betweenthree topical concentration areas: International ConflictManagement, International Terrorism or InternationalCommerce. The core curriculum focuses on the globalsystem and consists of 18-credit hours of online coursework,split into three, six-credit seminars. Your concentrationarea comprises the next three six-credit seminars for atotal of 36 credit-hours.

The seminars, in both the core curriculum and focusedconcentration areas, are designed to provide you withthe conceptual and theoretical background necessary forthose working at the senior and policy formation levels ofthe military and government, and in a multitude of capacities throughout private industry. In fact, the Diplomacy program provides a specialized background for individuals currently employed with or seeking to transition into any organization that has a connection to, or conducts commerce within, the complex global system. You can learn about the theoretical understanding of your concentration area, congruent with a Master’s level of education, but also gain the tools and skills to help you communicate fluently in today’s complex international environment.

At the center of the Diplomacy program is a rigorous academic atmosphere emphasizing an interactive online environment, and mentoring relationships with faculty, each possessing a terminal degree in his/her specialized field.

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CeNteNNIaL staIrwaY 1919

In 1919, Norwich University marked

its one-hundredth year of existence

with the erection of the Centennial

Stairway, which still graces the north

end of the campus.

Each of its forty granite steps bears

the name of an individual who shaped

Norwich history.

The Diplomacy program is structured as follows:

• Four start dates per year; March, June, September and December • Six, eleven-week seminars of six credits each • The Diplomacy seminars can be completed in as few as 18 months; Residency and graduation occur 18-24 months from the time you begin the program depending on the start date you choose • One-week, on-campus Residency and graduation ceremony • Online, asynchronous curricular activities include threaded discussions, reading, and writing • Cohort-based system in which students are in seminars

Norwich University is accredited by the New EnglandAssociation of Schools and Colleges, Inc., through itsCommission on Institutions of Higher Education. Whenyou become part of Norwich University, you become partof something very old, very deep, and very proud.

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Comprehensive Exam – Covers the broad range oftopics discussed in Seminars 1 through 5.

Exit Portfolio – You maintain a portfolio containingall seminar essays and papers you have produced inthe Diplomacy program.

Thesis Track – The Diplomacy program features athesis track that can be pursued in addition to thestandard six-seminar degree.

Independent Study – The Selected Topics seminarcan be substituted (whole or in part) for any of theseminars. This can be done for up to a maximum of12 credit hours or for two full seminars with theapproval of the Program Director. GU 590 Selected Topics

Approval for independent study is granted on a case by case basis, and is an option pending approval by the Program Director.

LearNINg oUtCoMes

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Curriculum

The Diplomacy program offers a unique and highly relevantexploration of the field of international relations. This is accomplished by exposing you to theories and practices at a systemic level and providing you with a structured framework from which specific issues can be examined from a variety of perspectives. The program will help you to become a more effective contributor to, and communicator in, the international system, not only through quality instruction and curriculum, but also through exposure to the insight and wealth of experience provided by the diverse backgrounds of your peers.

This is complemented by a focus on further developmentof the tools you need to be successful in today’s dynamicorganizations — from not-for-profit, to government, corporate,and academic institutions. The Diplomacy program wasbuilt around a guiding philosophy of embedded learning,collaborative knowledge development, continual innovation,and integrated curriculum. We create and maintain an environment to help you develop or improve your research, writing, critical thinking and oral communications skills around foundational, as well as contemporary, issues. The result is a student-centered, outcome-oriented programthat ensures you graduate with the essential understandingneeded to reflect a Master’s level education in the fieldof Diplomacy.

The program’s design, delivery, and curriculum combineto allow you to demonstrate the following outcomes:

• Develop and improve research skills/technology skills • Develop and improve writing skills • Strengthen critical thinking skills • Develop and improve oral presentation skills • Build in-depth understanding of the international environment • Develop recognition of the multiple views of that international system • Shape student knowledge in specific issue areas affecting the international system • Share the program’s leadership in the field of Diplomacy

aChIeve DIstINCtIoN

David acquavella, alumnus, College of graduate andContinuing studies

The professor was incredibly knowledgeable on international affairs and he provided many interesting

and informative anecdotes of his experiences with different policymakers over the years. His language

and comments about his life at home also displayed a human side that can sometimes be lacking in an

online course.

Francisco Leija, Diplomacy student presentations, Residency 2006.

Joe Leporati, alumnus, College of graduate and Continuing studies

I wanted to thank you for the incredible preparation you provided me for today. I will not belabor why, but I

found myself quite unexpectedly at a table sitting across from a UN official.

After my briefing, he and I sat down to what turned out to be a one on one question and answer session.

Because of my education at Norwich, I was able to discuss concepts of sovereignty, difficulties dealing with

NGO’s and coordinating security policies of both the US and the UN, among other things. From the smiles

around the room at the end of the session, I am guessing the meeting was a success. I felt each of your

presences in the room, although we’ve never met in person.

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CUrrICULUM

Curriculum

The Diplomacy program is a 36-credit degree comprised of six, eleven-week seminars of six credits each. The corecurriculum is composed of the first three seminars focusing on the Global System while the remaining three seminarsallow you to select your concentration area in International Conflict Management, International Terrorism or International Commerce. The program culminates with a one-week Residency and graduation ceremony at Norwich University in June.

The core seminars, and the three seminars from your concentration area, must be taken in the order they are presented. They are strategically sequenced to build context for future seminars and to build on issues from past seminars.

seMINar DesCrIPtIoNs

Course Curriculum

Semester 1

GD510 Theory and the International System

GD511 The History of Diplomacy in the International System

GD530 Economics and the International System

Semester 2

GD520 Law and the International System

Concentrations

International Commerce Concentration International Terrorism ConcentrationInternational Conflict Management

Concentration

Semester 3

GD544 Global Commerce and the International System

GD542 Terrorism: Introduction and State Sponsored Terrorism

GD540 Conflict Avoidance, Prevention, and Containment in the International System

GD554 Cross-Cultural Management in the International System

GD552 International Terrorism by Non-State ActorsGD550 Conflict Resolution and Post-Conflict Reconstruction in the International System

GD564 Global Corporate DiplomacyGD562 International Response to T

ransnational TerrorismGD560 Military Intervention and Conflict Management in the International System

Residency and Graduation at Norwich University

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Core Curriculum

GD510 Theory and the International System You will review the basic theories that govern international relations and political science. As no one theory fully explains the international system, a firm grasp of the leading paradigms gives you a solid foundation on which to build the degree. This seminar also traces the historical evolution of diplomacy within the international system, giving you a sense of its progression and an awareness of the milestones of diplomatic interaction within that system. (6 credit hours)

GD511 The History of Diplomacy in the International System This seminar is a comprehensive overview of diplomacy, international relations, and world order in the context of the modern state system, 1648 to the present. The seminar provides an introduction to the international political environment through studies in foreign policy decision-making. This seminar combines the fields of history and political science by using an analytical framework of historiography and international relations methodology. (6 credit hours)

GD530 Economics and the International System You will explore the international economic system, examining the impact of modernization within the system. The controversy over the concept of globalization will also be investigated, as well as the debate over free trade versus protectionism. You will become familiar with the international financial network and its institutions. Special attention will be given to Third World development issues. Finally, the idea of economics as a tool of diplomacy and military power will be raised. (6 credit hours)

GD520 Law and the International System You will explore the structure of the international system as defined by the rules and guidelines for that system. You will be introduced to international law terminology, history and its theory. The laws surrounding conflict, war, and war crimes will be explored. Of special interest will be the laws pertaining to human rights. Finally, the up-and-coming areas of international law, environmental law and the growing body of law concerning humanitarian intervention will be explored. (6 credit hours)

International Commerce Concentration Seminar Descriptions

GD544 Global Commerce and the International SystemYou will evaluate the role of private-sector commerce in the international system. This seminar focuses on examining internal and external environmental conditions when conducting commerce in a global environment. In particular, you will explore the impact of economics, law, politics and culture on multinational commerce endeavors. Country specific data and internal organizational factors that influence managerial decision making in multinational organizations are analyzed. The fundamental goal of this seminar is to increase your understanding of the global commerce environment and thereby enhance your ability to function effectively across borders. (6 credit hours)

GD554 Cross-Cultural Management in the International SystemYou will review fundamental topics in Human Resources Management as these pertain to globally active organizations; corporate, non-profit, and governmental. The seminar focuses on building personal skills in dealing with intercultural Human Resources Management differences; selecting, evaluating and compensating employees in international assignments; training and developing expatriate employees; dealing with culture shock and examining the effects of repatriation. You will be asked to apply the concepts of conflict management, resolution and avoidance to specific “at-work” situations. (6 credit hours)

GD564 Global Corporate DiplomacyThe capstone seminar addresses the issue of how international commerce depends upon the public goodwill, the development of which is the function of corporate diplomacy. The seminar will enable you to develop knowledge, competencies, and tools for implementing strategic communications in order to deal effectively with international constituencies, including the government, the news media and the Internet, and NGOs. Special emphasis will be given to developing analytical skills to shape public opinion, build corporate reputation, and deal with crisis in a cross-cultural environment. (6 credit hours)

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International Terrorism Concentration

GD542 Terrorism: Introduction and State Sponsored TerrorismThis seminar examines how states have used terrorism as a tool in managing their international relations. The seminar also evaluates the actions that the international community took to deter state-sponsored terrorism. Case studies will be used to complement theory and to allow for comparative analyses of actions taken by the international community in different situations. (6 credit hours)

GD552 International Terrorism by Non-State ActorsThis seminar examines the phenomenon of transnational terrorism by non-state actors. Ideology, psychology, and strategies of major transnational groups are addressed to provide an understanding of their long-term goals and operations. Terrorist groups’ relationships with WMD proliferation and organized crime are examined, together with possible future trends in terrorist operations. Case studies of key groups will be used to provide comparative analysis. (6 credit hours)

GD562 International Response to Transnational TerrorismThis seminar surveys the strategies and policies used by states to combat transnational terrorism. It includes the development of international law as a tool against terrorism. It focuses on diplomatic and multilateral approaches to deal with cross-border issues, and government policies designed to improve internal and multinational coordination and cooperation. Differences and commonalities among states in their approaches to terrorism are highlighted in an effort to examine best practices. (6 credit hours)

International Conflict Management

GD540 Conflict Avoidance, Prevention, and Containment in the International SystemYou will address the multiple schools of debate concerning the causes of conflict and war. The increasingly controversial area of peacekeeping and peacemaking will be investigated. Transnational forces, including non-governmental organizations using diplomacy as a tool to avoid conflict in the international system, will be examined. Finally, the important concept of multilateral peace enforcement will be reviewed with an eye toward lessons learned. (6 credit hours)

GD550 Conflict Resolution and Post-Conflict Reconstruction in the International SystemYou will examine the do’s and don’ts of negotiating peace, its hazards, unexpected consequences, and lessons learned. Of increasing importance is learning how to recover from atrocities, through trials, truth commissions, and amnesty. Post-conflict governing recovery is also explored as well as reestablishing the rule of law, the dominance of civil society, and the institutions of governance. Finally, you will examine the politics and cultural impact of rebuilding, including the economic and financial costs. (6 credit hours)

GD560 Military Intervention and Conflict Management in the International SystemYou will examine conflict in all its forms. Aspects such as covert operations, psychological warfare, special operations, and limited warfare will be introduced. The increased emphasis on multinational coalitions and conflicts will be explored. A renewed emphasis will be given to terrorism, including the use of chemical, biological, and nuclear agents. Special cases of civil war and collapsed state conflicts will be reviewed. Finally, the impact of modern warfare, most notably to the environment, will be investigated. (6 credit hours)

GD561 Human Rights and Conflict in the International System In this seminar students will probe the complicated connections between the protection and enforcement of human rights norms and the roots, unfolding, and termination of armed conflict. Borrowing from the fields of peace-building, conflict resolution, diplomacy, and law, the seminar builds upon the themes of conflict prevention and post-conflict reconstruction developed in previous seminars by focusing on how human rights abuses make conflict, especially violent conflict, likely, and how a respect for the political, civil, economic, and social claims of individuals might repair and restore such societies. (6 credit hours)

Comprehensive ExamYou are required to successfully complete the comprehensive exam which covers topics discussed in the first five seminars. This exam will be held after the completion of the first seminar of your third semester, but before you begin your final seminar.

Exit Portfolio

Throughout the MDY Program students will be required to accumulate readable copies of all final research papers from each seminar the student enrolls, in an exit portfolio. The purpose of the portfolio is to assess written growth and academic validity taking into consideration a student’s progress in regard to research, writing and analytic skills. Therefore, from the outset, a student must retain a readable copy of all his or her final research papers throughout the degree program. This is a degree requirement, and a grade of Satisfactory will be required for you to be awarded your degree.

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GD 570 Thesis Track If you desire to do a thesis as part of your educational experience, you must enroll in the GD 570 Thesis Track. To obtain this enrollment, you must have your candidacy accepted by the Program Director after the completion of the first semester of the program but BEFORE the start of the second semester. This application must include a thesis statement (extended paragraph of what subject and question you would like to explore) and recommendations from each of your first two seminar instructors (this will give the Director an independent indication that you have the academic capability for the thesis option). In addition, a $1,000 thesis fee is due within four weeks of being accepted as a thesis candidate. This fee is non-refundable.

A separate Thesis Seminar (6 credit hours) is taken to study advanced research methods, and provide a structured platform for you to explore your topic with your advisor. You enroll in the seminar after the start of your third semester. You may enroll in the thesis seminar after completing the standard 36-credit degree, but the seminar must be completed no later than about 6 month (one full semester after the close of the third and final semester. Normally this would be following the completion of your final seminar. You will be assigned an advisor at any point after acceptance to the Thesis Track. After or during the Thesis

Seminar, you will consult with your advisor and the Program Director to set a thesis Defense date. The Defense can take place at an approved date either face to face or via electronic means. If your Defense does not take place until after the completion of the Thesis Seminar, then for each semester after the semester in which you took the Thesis Seminar and you have not defended, you must pay a continuation fee to Norwich University.

If you successfully defend your thesis prior to graduation, the Thesis Seminar will be noted on your transcript. If your thesis defense occurs after your graduation, your transcript will be updated with the appropriate Thesis Seminar notation.

Independent StudyThe Selected Topics seminar can be substituted (whole or in part) for any of the seminars. This can be done for up to a maximum of 12 credit hours or for two full seminars with the approval of the Program Director.

GU 590 Selected TopicsApproval for independent study is granted on a case by case basis, and is an option pending approval by the Program Director.

resIDeNCY

Your coursework in the College of Graduate and ContinuingStudies crystallizes in dynamic intellectual activities andvaluable networking opportunities through the week-longResidency in June. The Residency is truly the culminatingexperience as you meet face-to-face with your classmates,instructors, and Graduate School staff. We will keep you busy with intense academic activities in which you will demonstrate how your learning and experience over the six seminars has made you an effective thinker, communicator, and leader. You will participate with your classmates in activities that may include debates, lectures, paper and capstone presentations, an industry-specific professional conference, case-study field trips, or professional panels and roundtable discussions. The academic focus will be challenging, but richly rewarding.

Your Residency experience also provides the perfect opportunity for you to connect physically with the campusyou have known only virtually for 18 months. June is aspectacularly beautiful time of year to visit our historiccampus nestled in the Green Mountains of Vermont. Manystudents bring their families along and make their stay atNorwich a launching pad for a relaxing family vacationin New England.

The entire Residency experience is all about you. It centersaround your learning, your cohort, and your achievements.You will have plenty of time to engage and converse withyour instructors. Your cohort will have the opportunity to spend time connecting professionally and personally, cementing lifelong friendships and business acquaintances. Your bond to the larger Norwich alumni family will be inaugurated with networking socials and business card exchanges. You will relax with new friends and experience camaraderie at its finest.

Finally, the Residency week is crowned by a formal graduationceremony complete with Master’s hooding. This is a timeof celebration for you and your family so we stronglyencourage families to attend. After all, attaining a Master’sdegree takes sacrifice, dedication, and commitment.Earning your Master’s degree at Norwich University is amark of distinction, an achievement we want you to share!

eXPerIeNCe aCaDeMIC ChaLLeNge; BUILD LastINg CoNNeCtIoNs

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March Start Date StudentsBe sure to ask your Enrollment Advisor about ourAccelerated Residency.

Dana Phares, alumnus, College of graduate and Continuing studies

Norwich has provided me with new tools and the experience needed to tackle complex business issues.

However, the camaraderie and interaction were the best part of the program — working closely together

and helping each other learn to cope with today’s changing environment.

Stephen Vantine and Dana Phares, class of 2003. Virtual classmates – lifelong friends.

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Academic achievement

Norwich University has long been an institution built oneducational innovation, an innovation reflected in thecreativity and accomplishments of our faculty. Bringing awealth of experience to their teaching, they mentor studentswith insight and depth about the variety of fields relatedto the curriculum. You will be learning from some of thebest and brightest professors from across the nation.

Faculty excellence

Norwich University faculty members excel in engaging students in the online learning environment. They draw on a range of learning approaches including case studies, lectures, group-work, and real-world projects.

Each Diplomacy faculty member holds an earned doctorateor other equivalent terminal professional degree. You willnot be taught by a teaching assistant. In addition, each hasa record of outstanding professional or academic experiencedirectly relevant to the Diplomacy program. They are a selectgroup, committed to building and supporting a highquality academic experience built around the realities ofthe international system.

Trained to teach online

In addition to exemplary experience, education, andknowledge of the field, our faculty have knowledge ofonline learning, and the online demeanor necessary to bevery effective online educators. Faculty are engaged inthe classroom and offer quick response time to studentquestions (24 hours or less), and prompt grading andfeedback on assignments (72 hours or less). This levelof engagement translates into a positive, supportive, andrewarding learning experience.

The following is a partial faculty list. Please contact anEnrollment Advisor for additional information aboutour faculty.

faCULtYLearN froM eXPert faCULtY MeMBers

James F. Miskel, PhD

In addition to teaching in the Norwich program, Dr. Miskelis a consultant in the areas of defence policy and homelandsecurity. His two main clients are Alidade Inc., a defenceconsulting company in Newport, RI and the state of RhodeIsland. He is also the editor of the Information Age WarfareQuarterly. He is widely published in the field of nationalsecurity and has an extensive background in security affairs.He published two books in the fall of 2006: DisasterRelief and Homeland Security (Praeger) and (co-author) A Fevered Crescent: Security and Insecurity in the Greater Near East (University Press of Florida). Dr. Miskel is a former Professor of National Security Affairs and Associate Dean of Academics at the US Naval War College. Prior to joining the Naval War College faculty in 1993 he held senior positions at the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the National Security Council. He was a Director of Defence Policy and Arms Control at the NSC under two presidential administrations.

Seung-Ho Joo, PhD

Dr. Seung-Ho Joo is Associate Professor of Political Science,University of Minnesota-Morris. His research interest areasinclude Russian foreign and security policy, Russo-Koreanrelations, and US-Korea relations. Dr. Joo is the author of Gorbachev’s Foreign Policy Toward the Korean Peninsula,1985-1991: Reform and Policy (Edwin Mellen, 2000) andco-editor of Korea in the 21st Century (Nova, 2001), The Korean Peace Process and the Four Powers (Ashgate, 2003),and The United States and the Korean Peninsula in the21st Century (Ashgate, 2006). He has authored over 40 bookchapters and journal articles, with the latter appearing in Pacific Affairs, World Affairs, Journal of Northeast Asian Studies, American Asian Review, Comparative Strategy, Arms Control, Asian Perspective, Pacific Focus, and The Korean Journal of Defence Analysis. He is currently completing a book manuscript on Russia and Korea, 1991-2005. Dr. Joo is Associate Editor for North America, Pacific Focus (2003-present) and former North American Editor,

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International Journal of Korean Unification Studies (1999-2000). He was a Korea Foundation Field Research Fellow (2005); a Distinguished Research Fellow, Korea Institute for National Unification (1999-2000) and a Humphrey Institute Policy Fellow (1997-1998). Dr. Joo is former President of the Association of Korean Political Studies (formerly AKPSNA) (2003-05).

Emily Copeland, PhD

Dr. Emily Copeland received her PhD from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy in 1996. She currently teaches Political Science at Bryant University in Smithfield, RI. Prior to relocating to Rhode Island, Dr. Copeland taught in the International Relations Department at Florida International University and served as the lead project director for an eight-university consortium program on “Transnationalism, International Migration, Race, Ethnocentrism and the State.

She has worked for UNHCR in the Sudan with Ethiopian refugees and for Save the Children (US) in Pakistan with Afghan refugees. She has also worked as a Research Analyst in Washington DC with the Refugee Policy Group and as a consultant with the World Bank. Dr. Copeland has also taught on refugee issues at Oxford, Tufts and Boston College.

Selected publications include: Forced Migration: Policy Issues in the Post-Cold War World, (co-author); A Rare Opening in the Wall: The Growing Recognition of Gender-Based Persecution, in Problems of Protection: The UNHCR, Refugees and Human Rights; When Backyards are Borders: The Debate over Immigration Issues in Florida, 1994-1996, in The Ethnic Entanglement: Conflict and Intervention in World Politics and Reshaping the International Refugee Regime: Industrialized States’ Responses to Refugee Flows in the Post-Cold War Era, in International Politics. Lasha Tchantouridzé, PhD

Dr Lasha Tchantouridzé earned his PhD in International Relations from Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada (2001). He also holds Master’s degree in politics (Queen’s University), undergraduate degrees in philosophy, and film studies (both from Tbilisi State

University in Georgia), and a certificate in theology (St Arseny Institute in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada).Dr. Tchantouridzé’s academic publications are in the areas of geopolitics, Russian foreign policy, globalization, international politics in the Caucasus, NATO-Russia relations, politics of oil and gas in Central Asia and the Caucasus, and conflicts in the Caucasus. He has also written essays on church history. In the 1990s, he worked for a various Georgian newspapers, and edited a daily newspaper there from 1992-1994. Currently, he occasionally writes for newspapers in Canada and Georgia.

From 1984-86, Dr. Tchantouridzé served in the Red Army Regiment #90.. His military education includes two years of preparatory training, and a term at the Soviet Navy Military Political Institute, Kiev (summer term, 1984).

Clifford A. Bates, Jr., PhD

Clifford A. Bates, Jr, holds a PhD in political science from Northern Illinois University. Aside from being a lecturer for Norwich’s online program for over three years, he is also a Professor at Warsaw (Poland) University’s American Studies Centre, where he teaches MA courses on American Politics from a comparative perspective. He has published a book on rethinking how we look at democratic theory by turning to ancient political thought, Aristotle’s Best Regime (LSU 2003), as well as several articles and reviews on the connection between political thought and political action and statesmanship.

Dr. Bates is currently working on a book on the crisis of modern sovereignty and how the crisis emerges from the Hobbesian foundation of modern theory of sovereignty. He is also working with a colleague from Warsaw School of Economics on the political economy of Poland’s transformation, and why policy reform has often not yielded the results the designers of such policies have expected. From 1999 to 2004, he worked as a consultant for the Polish Ministry of Labour and Social Policy. And occasionally is on Polish TV and Radio to discuss or comment on aspects of American politics and how they impact or could impact Poland.

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Norwich University has built a leading-edge online learning environment. By using the consistent and integrated efforts of faculty, support staff, administrators, students, and alumni, we have built an online environment that promotes networking, peer-support and one-on-one contact with Norwich faculty. The online learning environment makes traditional classroom learning better and here is how:

Focus is on you, the student — With online learning, you are empowered to learn on your own and even to teach one another. Through the discussion group mode, you have the opportunity to explain, share, comment upon, and critique course materials. But you also get to learn from experts in the field as your instructor dialogs with and mentors you.

Discussion — Online discussions are asynchronous. This format affords you extra time to contemplate questions and compose well-crafted responses creating a valuable exchange of ideas and thoughts.

Writing — The main method of communication in an online course is writing. In an online course, discussions, requests for assistance, assignments, projects and tests are mostly done in written form. Writing is a skill that is indispensable, and here you will hone that skill to its keenest edge.

Comprehensive course materials — The opportunities available to you through the World Wide Web are endless. With the use of the Internet, you can utilize online libraries and resources when the time is most convenient for you.

Access to extensive resources — The Kreitzberg Library serves all Norwich University students and faculty, whether online or on-campus. The library currently provides access to 100 online databases,

22,000 full-text electronic journals and tens of thousands of eBooks. In addition, the library provides books in print and journal articles through the Document Delivery service for those resources that are unavailable online. This enables you to do professional and scholarly research without having to leave home. The reference staff provides research assistance through e-mail, phone, and instant messaging and a dedicated Distance Learning Librarian is available to show you how to get the most out of the library’s resources.

Immediate response & feedback — Office hours are round-the-clock for an online course. With just a click, you can send questions and requests to professors, program directors, or fellow students and expect to receive feedback within 24 hours.

Flexibility — Online learning knows no time zones nor is location or distance an issue. Our program is based on an innovative asynchronous learning and delivery model so there is no need to attend real-time instruction.

Small class sizes — Class sizes are limited to 16 students or less, and are called cohorts. Cohort members progress through the program together and participate in online discussions and other learning activities. The varying background of cohort members brings tremendous value to the learning experience.

Networking — You will have individualized attention from faculty and develop close relationships with fellow students as you interact with them creating a vast network of professional contacts. You will also have an opportunity to maintain those long-lasting personal and professional relationships.

oNLINe LearNINgweLCoMe to YoUr New CLassrooM

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Ruth Wertz, PhD

Purdue University, West Lafayette

Ruth Wertz earned her BS in Civil Engineering from Trine University, a MS in Civil Engineering and a PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University. She is currently a Geotechnical instructor for the School of PE and has presented seminars to graduate students in Geotechnical Aspects of Energy Infrastructure. She is a member of the American Society of Engineering Education, National Society of Professional Engineers, Society of Women Engineers and Trine University Industrial Advisory Board. Ruth’s years of knowledge allows her to integrate first-hand experience into class discussions of real-world design problems.

Michele Molina, alumna, College of graduate and Continuing studies

The wealth of knowledge and experience shared by the participating professionals alone make this pro-

gram enriching and unique, however nothing compares to the network of friends you establish across

the globe. No traditional classroom setting ever offered as much!

Norwich University, College of Graduate and Continuing Studies, Class of 2006.

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a week IN the LIfe of a NorwICh UNIversItY graDUate stUDeNt

On average students may spend approximately 20 hours a week preparing for lessons, completing assignments, and responding to comments or posts. It’s not easy to describe a “typical week” for a Norwich University graduate student, because no two students arrange their studies the same way. Below is an example of how one student could spend her week.

Monday

Log into the classroom and begin the week’s lessons. Download any assignments and make note of upcoming due dates. Peruse and possibly respond to the comments left behind by your classmates concerning the week’s topics. Take out your text books and begin the week’s reading.

Tuesday

Continue the week’s readings and/or lectures. Check the classroom for announcements, Instructor Office posts, or Angel mail that you haven’t read yet. Look at the upcoming writing assignment: if it’s new, start to construct an approach, make a writing plan, and start finding sources, otherwise move forward with your writing plan. Check discussions, make your initial post if you haven’t already, and post your comments and/or replies.

Wednesday

Finish the assigned readings. Spend an hour or so working on your assignment. Connect to Norwich’s Kreitzberg Library and search the online databases for information that may be useful for your long paper.

Thursday

Log into the classroom, see how discussions are going until it’s time to tuck in the kids. Get back to the computer to follow up with your classmates and log out. Continue working on your writing assignments until bedtime.

Friday

Wrestle with your writing assignment for a while and do a quick check on discussions before you turn in for the night.

Saturday

Get up at 7:00, drink some coffee, then get to work. You’ve been doing a lot of thinking about your next paper and want to banter around some ideas with yourteammates. Tie up any loose ends on the week’s homework assignments and upload them to your instructor.

Sunday

If you’ve kept your nose to the grindstone all week today could belong completely to you. But maybe the upcoming work week is going to be busy, or you have important personal obligations to honor. It might be wise to spend a couple of hours today reviewing next week’s work.

Log into the classroom and review the upcoming week’s activities. Download any assignments and make note of upcoming due dates. Read the lecture. If you have time, review discussion topics, and begin to compose your initial posts. If an exam is coming up, remember to plan the time you need to complete it!

Jared reigstad, alumnus, College of graduate and Continuing studies

By choosing an online degree, I was able to work at my own pace and do things on my own time,

whether on nights or weekends. Norwich University has been involved in online programs for a

number of years, so I felt that it had a good understanding of how to provide quality education

through an online experience. I was skeptical at first, but as I got more involved in the program,

I really found it a great place to learn, and it’s effective. Norwich has found a way to provide all

the resources necessary for its students and has done so successfully.

Jason Lyons, Alumnus, Residency 2006.

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oNgoINg sUPPortwe’re here for YoU

Community of SupportHelping you succeed in the classroom is the goal of every member of the University’s support team. We are here to help you every step of the way by providing a support system dedicated to you.

Academic Support

• Faculty — to engage and coach you through your studies

• Program Director — to ensure the quality and relevance of your curriculum

• Associate Program Director — to manage issues that affect students in the classroom and to find and train the highest quality faculty to work with you

Administrative Support

• Senior Student Services Coordinator — to help you navigate University policies

• Student Services Coordinator — to support you through all six seminars and Residency

• Distance Learning Librarian — to enhance your learning by helping you locate credible online research materials

• Enrollment Advisor — to walk you through the application process

Technical Support

• Technical Support Team — to provide you with 24/7 help desk support for technical issues within the online classroom

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

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ASSOCIATEPROGRAMDIRECTOR

SENIORSTUDENTSERVICES

COORDINATOR

ENROLLMENTADVISOR

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COORDINATOR

DISTANCELEARNINGLIBRARIAN

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Gordon Reynolds, Alumnus, College of Graduate and Continuing Studies

Residency was one of the better experiences of my life. I finally had the opportunity to come face-to-face

with the people I had been working with for such a long period of time. It was invaluable and something

I will always remember. The entire Residency experience has brought us closer together and I’m very sure

that I will stay in contact with the majority of people. In fact I’ve made some business acquaintances and

I have acquired some work out of it, making it a very good networking place.

Graduate student collaboration, Residency 2006.

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Norwich seeks goal-oriented individuals who have highstandards of personal ethics and have demonstratedexcellence in their professional lives and academic studies.Applicants should have a desire to make a positivecontribution to the international system. Selectiveenrollment standards are intended to ensure that thoseadmitted will succeed in a rigorous academic environment.

We invite all applicants to contact our EnrollmentAdvisors who are available to guide you and provide youwith as much information and assistance as you need.

Admission Criteria

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited insitution or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution, as evaluated by WES, IERF, SpanTran or AACRAO

• The GRE is not required to apply, but may be requested based upon an applicant’s undergraduate GPA

• If English was not the language of degree study, proof of English language proficiency and a minimum score of 600 (paper-based test) or 94 (internet-based test (iBT)) on the TOEFL are required, unless otherwise noted in specific articulation agreements

Application ProcessCall an enrollment advisor to begin the application process and submit the following items:

• Application form

• Application fee ($50, non-refundable)

• Resume

• Official transcript from undergraduate degree- granting institution

• Letter of Intent

• Essay

• Attestation Letter

• Two letters of recommendation

• Proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL, if applicable)

Applicants not meeting the criteria will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

aDMIssIoN to NorwICh UNIversItY’s CoLLege of graDUate aND CoNtINUINg stUDIesget starteD

Student work group, Residency 2006.

Laura Wheelock, Alumna, College of Graduate andContinuing Studies

The Norwich graduate program definitely challenged. There was a wealth of new information provided,

a great deal of new learning went on and it tied directly into what I do, every day, as a professional.

Much of the course brought my undergraduate education to the next logical level. I truly feel prepared

to take on more challenging projects, because I now possess this enhanced education.

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Does the online format provide the same quality of education offered by a traditional campus?Yes. Numerous studies have proven that distance learnersperform as well or better than their on-campus counterparts.The No Significant Difference Phenomenon (2001, IDECC,fifth edition) by Thomas L. Russell, cites 355 researchreports, papers, and summaries dating back to 1928 thatfound no significant difference between distance learningand in-class learning. Where a difference was identified,it generally favored the distance-learning student.

Will my diploma say “Online” degree?No. You will receive the official, traditional diploma ofNorwich University.

Is financial aid available?Depending on the program, grants and scholarships maybe available. Most qualifying students can obtain loansthrough the Federal Student Loan (Stafford Loan) program.Applicants may seek specific information by contacting ourEnrollment Office or by visiting our Financial Aid webpage.

Is Norwich University accredited?Norwich University is accredited by the New EnglandAssociation of Schools and Colleges, Inc., through itsCommission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the NewEngland Association should be directed to the administrativestaff of the institution. Individuals may also contact:

Commission on Institutions of Higher EducationNew England Association of Schools and Colleges209 Burlington RoadBedford, MA 01730-1433Phone: +1-781-271-0022E-Mail: cihe@neasc.org

How long is the program?The program is comprised of three six-month semestersand a one-week Residency in June. All students shouldcomplete their coursework within 18 months of beginningthe program (special arrangements may be made fordeployments or family emergencies). You will attendResidency and graduate 18-24 months from your start date,depending on the start date you choose. Your EnrollmentAdvisor will assist you with the enrollment calendar,highlighting the unique benefits of each start date.

How many credits and courses do I take each semester?You will enroll in two sequential six-credit seminars eachsemester for a total of 12 credits. Each seminar lastsapproximately 11 weeks and typically is followed by atwo-week break.

Do you accept transfer credits or grant credits based on work experience and certifications?We will, on a case-by-case basis, assess transfer credit upto a maximum of twelve credits. While the majority ofour Diplomacy students have years of work experience,it cannot be used as a substitute for coursework.

How much does the program cost?Please visit the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies website at www.graduate.norwich.edu for an explanation of the tuition and fees for the Diplomacy program. You may also contact our Enrollment Department at any time for any information regarding the Diplomacy program including cost and financial aid

When can I begin the program?There are four start dates per year; March, June,September and December.

What happens if I need to leave the program and want to come back later? Special situations are accommodated on a case-by-casebasis. The linear and progressive nature of the courseworkis a vital component of the program so our administrativesupport staff will work with you to find a solution thataccommodates your situation and maintains the integrityof your studies.

What does an average week look like for a student enrolled in an online graduate program at Norwich University? This program is designed for the working professional who must balance the demands of work and home with study. A majority of Norwich graduate students report spending approximately 20 hours a week, on average, on their studies. Your instructorand your Student Service Coordinator will help keep you on track. You will also find your cohort is a tremendous source of support in managing your time and studies.

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Are there computer requirements? In order for the Norwich University CGCS online programs to run quickly and efficiently, your computer must meet certain minimum hardware and software requirements. If your system does not meet or barely meets the minimum requirements, the online learning software may run slowly or not at all.

Minimum requirements for PC users:1 GHz or equivalent computer with a minimum of 512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended), a color monitor, DSL or cable modem connection recommended), sound card and headphones or speakers; Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista; RAM: 512 MB (1 GB recommended); Free Disk Space: 250 MB (1 GB recommended for most programs); CPU Speed: 1.66 MHz; Modem: 56K modem (DSL or cable modem highly recommended; Audio: Sound card and speakers; Browser: Internet Explorer 7 or 8, Firefox 3+, or the version level supported by ANGEL

Minimum requirements for Mac users: Operating System: Macintosh OS/X v 10.x; RAM: 512 MB (1 GB recommended); Free Disk Space: 250 MB (1 GB recommended for most programs); CPU Speed: Power Macintosh or higher; Modem: 56K modem (DSL or cable modem highly recommended); Audio: Sound card and speakers; Browser: Firefox 3+ for Mac, or the version level supported by ANGEL (Note: ANGEL does not support Safari)

Who do I talk to if I have more questions, or I want to apply?You may call our Enrollment Advisors at 1-800-460-5597ext. 3378 (US and Canada) or +1-647-722-6642 ext. 3378(International). They will be able to answer all of questions.

Peter Ford, Alumnus, College of Graduate and Continuing Studies

I chose Norwich because of its history,

academic achievements, and reputation

as an excellent school. I found the

program to be challenging, stimulating,

and educational. I feel that the

Master’s program has really broadened

my perceptions, my experience, and my

knowledge.

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NorwICh UNIversItYJoIN a DYNaMIC MIX of traDItIoN aND INNovatIoN

Established in 1819, Norwich is a small, quality university with a balance of strong professional and liberal arts programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Over 2000 undergraduate students choose either a military lifestyle as part of the Corps of Cadets or a traditional college lifestyle. The campus is located in Northfield, Vermont in the heart of the Green Mountains, truly one of the most beautiful locations in the world for a college campus. The combination of quality professional education, broad studies in the liberal arts, dedicated faculty and the leadership laboratory supplied by the Corps of Cadets has generated a legacy not found in many corners of the educational map. Norwich is a very proud place and maintains deep bonds with its alumni.

Expect Challenge. Achieve Distinction.

At Norwich, you will develop traits common among leaders in every profession - discipline, integrity, confidence, critical thinking, adaptability, loyalty and honor - through a wide range of opportunities that will empower you in lasting ways you never imagined. At the core is a rigorous academic environment emphasizing an interactive online learning environment, mentoring relationships with faculty and extensive experiential learning. Expect the greatest challenge of your life.

Norwich University has always been a leader in higher education.

• Norwich was one of the earliest institutions to receive the National Security Agency’s designation as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education. • Norwich’s founder, Alden Partridge, brought

experiential learning to US education, while forming the basis for the Morrill Land Grant Act, a uniquely American educational model

• Norwich was the birthplace of the ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps)

• Norwich was the first private institution in the nation to teach engineering • Norwich was the first private military college to

admit African Americans into its Corps of Cadets • Norwich was the first private military college to

admit women into the Corps of Cadets • Norwich was one of the first schools to admit international students • Norwich’s collegiate band was the first in the nation

wheN YoU BeCoMe a Part of NorwICh UNIversItY, YoU BeCoMe Part of soMethINg verY oLD, verY DeeP, aND verY ProUD.

Jackman Hall, Norwich University.

B. Cheatham, alumna, College of graduate and Continuing studies

Norwich provides an outstanding distance learning environment. The web platform is user-friendly. The

curriculum is all encompassing and superbly executed. NU is a brick and mortar school providing the

best online program available.

eXPeCt ChaLLeNge. aChIeve DIstINCtIoN.

Norwich UniversityCollege of Graduate and Continuing Studies

158 Harmon DriveNorthfield, Vermont 05663-0367

Master of Arts in DiplomacyMaster of Arts in Military History

Mater of Arts in HistoryMaster of Business Administration

Master of Civil EngineeringMaster of Public Administration

Master of Science in Information AssuranceMaster of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Organizational Leadership

Tel: 1-800-460-5597 ext. 3378 or +1-647-722-6642 ext. 3378 • mdy@grad.norwich.edu • graduate.norwich.edu

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