At Heller's Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence (COEX) Program, we're committed to educating responsible peacebuilding practitioners. Conflict takes many forms - so the ability to manage it, resolve it and seek productive pathways forward is more critical than ever. You'll gain the tools and perspectives you need to truly understand the complexities and opportunities inherent in conflict resolution, and to guide individuals, families, communities and nations toward common ground that promotes peace.<br>The curriculum of the master's program in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence ensures that participants secure a solid grounding in the theories of contemporary coexistence and conflict prevention work, as well as the professional skills to design and implement successful interventions to deal with the challenges of such conflicts.<br><br>The 56-credit curriculum includes one academic year in residence (32 credits) followed by six months of combined fieldwork (12 credits) and a final paper, leading either to an internship report, a master's paper or master's thesis (12 credits). The program is designed to help students learn to foster inter-communal and international cooperation in the face of tension and conflict. The approach is interdisciplinary, drawing from fields as diverse as social psychology, international politics, sociology, law, anthropology and cultural studies.