MASTER OF ARTS IN

DIPLOMACY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Director’s Message 1

Program Overview 2

Learning Outcomes 4

Seminar Descriptions 6 - 9

Residency 10

Faculty 12 - 13

Online Learning 14

Ongoing Support 17

Admission to Norwich 19

Frequently Asked Questions 21

Norwich University 23

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MESSAGE FROM THE PROGRAMDIRECTOR

The era of Globalization is here, and it is not going to goaway any time soon. Today, a ripple in one part of theworld affects activities in many others. You may embraceit or reject it, but either way you will be more effectiveif you understand it.

The staggering complexity of the “international system”nearly defies comprehension. But understandingGlobalization is critical to success in international commerce, diplomacy, the foreign service, peacekeeping,or any area affected by the world around us. Those whounderstand the intricacies of the new international system will outperform those who don’t.

Our Master of Arts in Diplomacy program is unique incontent and structure. The first half provides you with anunderstanding of the global system. With this foundationyou will then customize your degree by branching outinto specific concentration areas including InternationalConflict Management, International Commerce andInternational Terrorism. The concentrations allow you todig deep into your chosen field ensuring a rich return onyour educational investment and an increased ability tomake a contribution to that field.

Customization and relevance are the two hallmarks of ourprogram. Much of the research you will do is self-selected,allowing you to walk your own path of personal or professional interest. We have students pursuing bothgoals. The knowledge you will gain in the Diplomacy program will not only impact you, but those around you,as well. Many stand to benefit from your accomplishments.Are you up to it?

Take a look at this brochure to learn how NorwichUniversity will take you to the next level.

Sincerely,

Harold J. Kearsley, PhDDirector, Master of Arts in DiplomacyNorwich University

Program Mission

The Diplomacy Program provides a unique and relevantcontribution to international relations. Mature individualsfrom diverse backgrounds acquire the conceptual andtheoretical background and the skills necessary toperform effectively at senior and policy formation levelsof the military and government and in a multitude ofcapacities throughout private industry. Within one ofthree concentration areas that include conflictmanagement, international commerce or internationalterrorism, students explore foundational andcontemporary theory and practice at systemic levels and examine specific issues from a variety ofperspectives. Graduates demonstrate skills in researchand information literacy, critical thinking, writing andoral communications.

Program Goals

• Students will demonstrate understanding of thepolitical, cultural and geographical complexity ofthe 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 global system 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 capacitiesthroughout private industry. In fact, the Diplomacy programprovides a specialized background for individuals currentlyemployed with or seeking to transition into any organizationthat has a connection to, or conducts commerce within,the complex global system. You will acquire the theoreticalunderstanding of your concentration area, congruent witha masters level of education, but also gain the tools andskills needed to communicate fluently in today’s complexinternational environment.

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

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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GAIN A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE ON THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM

The Diplomacy program is structured as follows:• Four start dates per year; March, June, September

or December• Six, eleven-week seminars of six credits each• The Diplomacy seminars can be completed in 18

months; Residency and Graduation occur 18-24months from the time you begin the programdepending on the start date you choose

• One-week, on-campus Residency and graduation ceremony• Online, highly experiential, asynchronous curricular

activities include threaded discussions, reading, and writing

• Cohort-based system in which students are in seminars of not more than 16 students

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.

CENTENNIAL STAIRWAY 1919

In 1919, Norwich University marked

its one-hundredth year of existence with

the completion 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.

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 but substituted (whole or in part) for any of theseminars. 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 Topics

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

LEARNING OUTCOMES

ACHIEVE DISTINCTION

The Diplomacy program offers a unique and highly relevantexploration of the field of international relations. This isaccomplished by exposing you to theories and practicesat a systemic level and providing you with a structuredframework from which specific issues can be examinedfrom a variety of perspectives. You will learn to be amore effective contributor to, and communicator in, theinternational system, not only through quality instructionand curriculum, but also through exposure to the insight andwealth of experience provided by the diverse backgroundsof 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 anenvironment in which you will develop or improve yourresearch, writing, critical thinking and oral communicationsskills 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 position in the field

of Diplomacy

David Acquavella, Alumnus, School of Graduate 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.

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Joe Leporati, Alumnus, School of Graduate 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.

Francisco Leija, Diplomacy student presentations, Residency 2006.

Curriculum

The Diplomacy program is a 36-credit degree comprised of six, eleven-week seminars of six credits each. The core curriculum 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 orInternational Commerce. The program culminates with a one-week Residency and graduation ceremony at NorwichUniversity 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

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Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Core Curriculum

Theory and the International System The History of Diplomacy in the International System

Economics and the International System

Law and the International System

Conflict Avoidance, Prevention,and Containment in the International System

Conflict Resolution and Post-Conflict Reconstruction in the International System

Military Intervention and Conflict Management in the International System

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Human Rights and Conflict in the International System

Terrorism: Introduction and State Sponsored Terrorism

International Terrorism by Non-State Actors

International Response to Transnational Terrorism

Seminar 1

Seminar 2

Seminar 3

Seminar 4

Seminar 5

Seminar 6

Residency and Graduation at Norwich University

Concentrations

International Conflict Management Terrorism

Global Business and the International System

Cross-Cultural Management in the International System

Global Corporate Diplomacy

International Commerce

Core Curriculum

SEMESTER 1

Seminar 1: Theory and the International System GD 510 You will review the basic theories that govern international relations and political science. As no single theory fully explains theinternational system, a firm grasp of the leading paradigms provides asolid foundation on which to build your degree. This seminar also tracesthe historical evolution of diplomacy within the international systemgiving you a sense of its progression and an awareness of themilestones of diplomatic interaction within that system. (6 credit hours)

Seminar 1: The History of Diplomacy in the International System GD 511This seminar is a comprehensive overview of diplomacy, internationalrelations, and world order in the context of the modern state system,1648 to the present. The seminar provides an introduction to theinternational political environment through studies in foreign policydecision-making. This seminar combines the fields of history andpolitical science by using an analytical framework of historiography andinternational relations methodology. (6 credit hours)

Seminar 2: Economics and the International System GD 530You will explore the international economic system, examining theimpact of modernization within the system. The controversy over theconcept of globalization will also be investigated as well as the debateover free trade versus protectionism. You will become familiar with theinternational financial network and its institutions. Special attentionwill be given to Third World development issues. Finally, the idea ofeconomics as a tool of diplomacy and military power will be raised. (6 credit hours)

SEMESTER 2

Seminar 3: Law and the International System GD 520This seminar explores the structure of the international system asdefined by the rules and guidelines for that system. You will beintroduced to international law terminology, history and its theory. Thelaws surrounding conflict, war, and war crimes will be explored. Ofspecial interest will be the laws pertaining to human rights. Finally, theup-and-coming areas of international law, environmental law and thegrowing body of law concerning humanitarian intervention will beexplored. (6 credit hours)

Bonnie Boyd, Alumna, School of Graduate Studies

The course of study is engaging and absorbing; the online classroom is easy to use and facilitates

communication and learning. There is potential to do extra and reap added benefits. Colleagues

are friendly and knowledgeable, and the instructors are excellent. It has been wonderful.

Thesis Track GD 570The thesis track allows students theopportunity for creativity, focused researchskills, scholarly investigation, and rewardingdiscovery. The thesis track is voluntary; allcourse-work is incremental to the standarddegree. As a thesis student, you willcomplete all six, six-credit seminars. There isno workload reduction while you pursue yourthesis as it complements your normal degreework. If you wish to do a thesis, you presenta formal application and have your candidacyaccepted by the Program Director after thecompletion of the first two seminars of theprogram but before the start of seminarthree. Students may be selected for the thesisoption after completing all six seminarsthrough special application to the ProgramDirector. There is a separate fee structure forthe thesis track.

Thesis SeminarYou will explore advanced research methods inrelation to your chosen topic for the completionof a thesis in the Diplomacy program. You areexposed to both the quantitative and qualitativemethods of presenting research. Your advisorguides you through a self-paced, online seminarand ensures that the learning process is both in-depth and of such a quality as to present aviable and defendable thesis at the conclusionof the thesis process. (6 credit hours)

Independent StudyThe Selected Topics seminar can but substituted(whole or in part) for any of the seminars. Thiscan be done for up to a maximum of 12 credithours or for two full seminars with the approvalof the Program Director. GU 590 Selected Topics

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

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Concentrations

International Conflict Management Concentration

SEMESTER 2

Seminar 4: Conflict Avoidance, Prevention, andContainment in the International System GD 540The multiple schools of debate concerning the causes ofconflict and war are addressed. The increasingly controversialarea of peacekeeping and peacemaking will be investigated.Transnational forces, including non-governmental organizationsusing diplomacy as a tool to avoid conflict in the internationalsystem, will be examined. Finally, the important conceptof multilateral peace enforcement will be reviewed withan eye toward lessons learned. (6 credit hours)

SEMESTER 3

Seminar 5: Conflict Resolution and Post-ConflictReconstruction in the International System GD 550The do’s and don’ts of negotiating peace, its hazards,unexpected consequences, and lessons learned are examined.Of increasing importance is learning how to recover fromatrocities, through trials, truth commissions, andamnesty. Post-conflict governing recovery is also exploredas well as reestablishing the rule of law, the dominanceof civil society, and the institutions of governance.Finally, you will examine the politics and cultural impactof rebuilding, including the economic and financial costs.(6 credit hours)

Seminar 6: Military Intervention and ConflictManagement in the International System GD 560You will examine conflict in all its forms. Aspects such as covert operations, psychological warfare, specialoperations, and limited warfare will be introduced. Theincreased emphasis on multinational coalitions and

conflicts will be explored. A renewed emphasis will begiven to terrorism, including the use of chemical, biological,and nuclear agents. Special cases of civil war and collapsedstate conflicts will be reviewed. Finally, the impact ofmodern warfare, most notably to the environment, will beinvestigated. (6 credit hours)

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Seminar 6: Human Rights and Conflict in theInternational System GD 561In this seminar students will probe the complicated connections between the protection and enforcement ofhuman rights norms and the roots, unfolding, and terminationof armed conflict. Borrowing from the fields of peace-building,conflict resolution, diplomacy, and law, the seminar buildsupon the themes of conflict prevention and post-conflictreconstruction developed in previous seminars by focusingon how human rights abuses make conflict, especiallyviolent conflict, likely, and how a respect for the political,civil, economic, and social claims of individuals mightrepair and restore such societies. (6 credit hours)

International Terrorism Concentration

SEMESTER 2

Seminar 4: Terrorism: Introduction and State SponsoredTerrorism GD 542This seminar examines how states have used terrorism asa tool in managing their international relations. The seminar also evaluates the actions that the internationalcommunity took to deter state-sponsored terrorism. Casestudies will be used to complement theory and to allowfor comparative analyses of actions taken by the internationalcommunity in different situations. (6 credit hours)

SEMINAR DESCRIPTIONS

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SEMESTER 3

Seminar 5: International Terrorism by Non-State Actors GD 552This seminar examines the phenomenon of transnationalterrorism by non-state actors. Ideology, psychology, andstrategies of major transnational groups are addressed toprovide an understanding of their long-term goals andoperations. Terrorist groups’ relationships with WMD proliferation and organized crime are examined, togetherwith possible future trends in terrorist operations. Casestudies of key groups will be used to provide comparativeanalysis. (6 credit hours)

Seminar 6: International Response to TransnationalTerrorism GD 562This seminar surveys the strategies and policies used bystates to combat transnational terrorism. It includes thedevelopment of international law as a tool against terrorism.It focuses on diplomatic and multilateral approaches todeal with cross-border issues, and government policiesdesigned to improve internal and multinational coordinationand cooperation. Differences and commonalities amongstates in their approaches to terrorism are highlighted inan effort to examine best practices. (6 credit hours)

International Commerce Concentration

SEMESTER 2

Seminar 4: Global Commerce and the InternationalSystem GD 554You will evaluate the role of private-sector businesses inthe international system. This seminar focuses on examininginternal 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. Countryspecific data and internal organizational factors thatinfluence managerial decision making in multinationalorganizations are analyzed. The fundamental goal of thisseminar is to increase your understanding of the globalcommerce environment and thereby enhance your abilityto function effectively across borders. (6 credit hours)

SEMESTER 3

Seminar 5: Cross-Cultural Management in theInternational System GD 544You will review fundamental topics in Human ResourcesManagement as these pertain to globally active organizations;corporate, non-profit, and governmental. The seminarfocuses on building personal skills in dealing withintercultural Human Resources Management differences;selecting, evaluating and compensating employees ininternational assignments; training and developingexpatriate employees; dealing with culture shock andexamining the effects of repatriation. You will be askedto apply the concepts of conflict management, resolutionand avoidance to specific “at-work” situations. (6 credit hours)

Seminar 6: Global Corporate Diplomacy GD 564The capstone seminar addresses the issue of how internationalcommerce depends upon the public goodwill, the developmentof which is the function of corporate diplomacy. The seminarwill enable you to develop knowledge, competencies andtools for implementing strategic communications in orderto deal effectively with international constituencies, includingthe government, the news media, the Internet and NGOs.Special emphasis will be given to developing analyticalskills to shape public opinion, build corporate reputation, anddeal with crisis in a cross-cultural environment. (6 credit hours)

Comprehensive ExamAll students are required to successfully complete thecomprehensive exam that covers topics discussed in thefirst five seminars. The exam will be held between Seminars 5and 6. This is a degree requirement, and a passing gradewill be required for you to be awarded your degree.

Exit PortfolioAll students will be required to upload their Seminar 1–5essays and papers to their online Seminar 6 classroom.This usually encompasses 3-4 written assignments perseminar (this can vary due to differing concentrationsrequirements). Therefore, from the outset of theDiplomacy program, you must retain a clean copy of allwritten assignments (not discussions). This is a degreerequirement, and a grade of Satisfactory will be requiredfor you to be awarded your degree.

Kimberly Cullum, Alumna, School of Graduate Studies Working with Norwich University has been a wonderful experience and provided a great foundationfor my career... The online environment has allowed people from different geographical areas tocome together and share knowledge, ideas, and resources to provide the best possible educationand learning experience.

RESIDENCY

Your coursework in the School of Graduate Studies crystallizesin dynamic intellectual activities and valuable networkingopportunities through the week-long Residency in June.The Residency is truly the culminating experience as youmeet face-to-face with your classmates, instructors, andGraduate School staff. We will keep you busy with intenseacademic activities in which you will demonstrate howyour learning and experience over the six seminars hasmade you an effective thinker, communicator, and leader.You will participate with your classmates in activitiesthat may include debates, lectures, paper and capstonepresentations, an industry-specific professional conference,case-study field trips, or professional panels and roundtablediscussions. The academic focus will be challenging, butrichly rewarding.

Your Residency experience also provides the perfectopportunity 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 vacation in 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 spend time connectingprofessionally and personally, cementing lifelong friendshipsand business acquaintances. Your bond to the largerNorwich alumni family will be inaugurated with networkingsocials and business card exchanges. You will relax withnew 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

Gordon Reynolds, Alumnus, School of Graduate 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.

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

Dana Phares, Alumnus, School of Graduate 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 excel in engaging students inthe 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 level of engagement translates into a positive, supportive, andrewarding learning experience.

The following is a partial faculty list. Please contact anAdmissions Advisor for additional information about our faculty.

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 has two books coming out in the fall of 2006: DisasterRelief and Homeland Security (Praeger) and (co-author) A FeveredCrescent: Security and Insecurity in the Greater Near East(University Press of Florida). Dr. Miskel is a former Professorof National Security Affairs and Associate Dean of Academicsat the US Naval War College. Prior to joining the Naval WarCollege faculty in 1993 he held senior positions at theFederal Emergency Management Agency and the NationalSecurity Council. He was a Director of Defence Policy andArms 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 ofGorbachev’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), TheKorean 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 inPacific Affairs, World Affairs, Journal of Northeast AsianStudies, American Asian Review, Comparative Strategy, ArmsControl, Asian Perspective, Pacific Focus, and The KoreanJournal of Defence Analysis. He is currently completing abook manuscript on Russia and Korea, 1991-2005. Dr. Joois Associate Editor for North America, Pacific Focus(2003-present) and former North American Editor,International Journal of Korean Unification Studies (1999-2000). He was a Korea Foundation Field ResearchFellow (2005); a Distinguished Research Fellow, KoreaInstitute for National Unification (1999-2000) and

FACULTY

LEARN FROM DISTINGUISHED FACULTY WITH REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE

Russell D. RoscoAlumnus, School ofGraduate Studies

While a Distance Education may not

be for everyone, my experience at

Norwich, in one word, would have

to be “Superb.” As a professor

myself, I found the level of caring

and responsive experts that this

program has gathered to be the key

to the program. The education I

received at Norwich was more than just

a couple of classes that I managed

to finish — I was provided with

discipline and improved writing

skills that I am now using as a

PhD student at Purdue University.13

a Humphrey Institute Policy Fellow (1997-1998). Dr. Joo is former President of theAssociation of Korean Political Studies (formerly AKPSNA) (2003-05).

Emily Copeland, PhD

Dr. Emily Copeland received her PhD from The Fletcher School of Law andDiplomacy in 1996. She currently teaches Political Science at Bryant University inSmithfield, RI. Prior to relocating to Rhode Island, Dr. Copeland taught in theInternational Relations Department at Florida International University and servedas 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 theChildren (US) in Pakistan with Afghan refugees. She has also worked as a ResearchAnalyst in Washington DC with the Refugee Policy Group and as a consultantwith 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 WarWorld, (co-author); A Rare Opening in the Wall: The Growing Recognition ofGender-Based Persecution, in Problems of Protection: The UNHCR, Refugees andHuman Rights; When Backyards are Borders: The Debate over Immigration Issues inFlorida, 1994-1996, in The Ethnic Entanglement: Conflict and Intervention in WorldPolitics and Reshaping the International Refugee Regime: Industrialized States’Responses to Refugee Flows in the Post-Cold War Era, in International Politics.

Clifford A. Bates, Jr., PhD

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

Dr. Bates is currently working on a book on the crisis of modern sovereignty and howthe crisis emerges from the Hobbesian foundation of modern theory of sovereignty.He is also working with a colleague from Warsaw School of Economics on thepolitical economy of Poland’s transformation, and why policy reform has oftennot yielded the results the designers of such policies have expected. From 1999to 2004, he worked as a consultant for the Polish Ministry of Labour and SocialPolicy. And occasionally is on Polish TV and Radio to discuss or comment onaspects of American politics and how they impact or could impact Poland.

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Norwich University has built a leading-edge online learningenvironment. By using the consistent and integratedefforts of faculty, support staff, administrators, students,and alumni, we have built an online environment thatpromotes networking, peer-support and one-on-one contactwith Norwich faculty. The online learning environmentmakes 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 toteach one another. Through the discussion group mode,you have the opportunity to explain, share, commentupon, and critique course materials. But you also get tolearn from experts in the field as your instructor dialogswith and mentors you.

Discussion — Online discussions are asynchronous. Thisformat affords you extra time to contemplate questionsand compose well-crafted responses creating a valuableexchange of ideas and thoughts.

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

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

Access to extensive resources — The Kreitzberg Libraryserves all Norwich University students and faculty, whetheronline or on-campus. The library currently provides access

to 100 online databases, 22,000 full-text electronic journalsand tens of thousands of eBooks. In addition, the libraryprovides books in print and journal articles through theDocument Delivery service for those resources that areunavailable online. This enables you to do professionaland scholarly research without having to leave home. Thereference staff provides research assistance through e-mail,phone, and instant messaging and a dedicated DistanceLearning Librarian is available to show you how to getthe most out of the library’s resources.

Timely response & feedback — With just a click, youcan send questions and requests to professors, programdirectors, or fellow students and expect to receive feedbackwithin 24 hours.

Flexibility — Online learning knows no time zones noris location or distance an issue. Our program is based onan innovative asynchronous learning and delivery modelso there is no need to attend real-time instruction.

Class size — Small class sizes (not more than 16students) ensure you receive individualized attentiondirectly from faculty. You also develop close relationshipswith fellow learners from around the world as you interactwith them.

Networking — You will have individualized attentionfrom faculty and develop close relationships with fellow students as you interact with them creating a vastnetwork of professional contacts. You will also have anopportunity to maintain those long-lasting personal and professional relationships.

ONLINE LEARNING

ONLINE LEARNING — ONE STEP BETTER THAN THE TRADITIONAL

CLASSROOM

Michele Molina, Alumna, School of Graduate Studies

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

this program 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, School of Graduate Studies, Class of 2006.

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A typical week might go as follows:

MondayLog into the classroom and begin the week's lessons.Hopefully you are ahead on your reading, so you shouldbe finishing up the week's reading and begin roughingout your first discussion postings. Recommended timeinvestment: 3-4 hours.

TuesdayFire up your computer, log into the classroom, and see ifany of your classmates have commented on this week’shomework assignments. Complete your first postings andadd them to the discussion forums. Peruse and respond topostings from your classmates. Recommended timeinvestment: 2-3 hours.

WednesdayPrepare and post follow up to classmates' postings. Spend an hour or so working on your upcoming paper.Connect to Norwich's Kreitzberg Library and search theonline databases for information that may be useful.Recommended time investment: 2-3 hours.

ThursdayContinue working on this week's postings until 9:00 whenit’s time to tuck in the kids. Get back to the computerand follow up with your group mates in the “studentlounge” on topics such as the Comprehensive Exam or theExit Portfolio, then log out for the evening.Recommended time investment: 2-3 hours.

FridayWrestle with homework problems for a while and then dosome last minute polishing on your final discussionpostings. Congratulate yourself on a job well done withyour favorite beverage and hit the sack. Recommendedtime investment: 1-2 hours.

SaturdayGet up at 8:00, drink some coffee, then get to work. You’vebeen doing a lot of thinking about the final paper and wantto try out some ideas with your teammates. Invest a coupleof hours in your upcoming paper and spend the rest of theafternoon and the evening with family and friends.Recommended time investment: 5-7 hours.

SundayIf you’ve kept your nose to the grindstone all week, todaycould belong completely to you. But let’s face it, we allhave times when we’re not as efficient and disciplined aswe’d like to be. You may have to spend a couple of hourstoday starting the upcoming week’s reading assignmentsbefore flipping on the TV. Recommended time investment:1-2 hours.

A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF A NORWICH UNIVERSITYGRADUATE STUDENT

Jared Reigstad, Alumnus, School of Graduate 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, MJA Alumnus, Residency 2006.

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ONGOING SUPPORT

ENSURE YOUR SUCCESS

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 byproviding a support system dedicated to you.

Academic Support

• Faculty — to engage and coach you throughyour studies

• Lead Instructor — to update the content ofyour seminar and support new instructors

• Associate Program Director — to find and trainthe highest quality faculty to work with you

• Program Director — to ensure the quality andrelevance of your curriculum

Administrative Support

• Admissions Advisor — to walk you through theapplication process

• Assistant Director — to support you through allsix seminars and Residency

• Administrative Director— to help you navigate University policies and to manageissues that affect all the students in your class

• Distance Learning Librarian — to enhance yourlearning by helping you locate credible onlineresearch materials

Technical Support

• Help Desk Support — is available 24/7 foraccess issues within the classroom

LeadInstructor

Admissions Advisor

ProgramDirector

Technical Support

AssociateProgramDirector

Faculty

AdministrativeDirector

DistanceLearningLibrarian

AssistantDirector

Student

Evelyn Liougas, Student, School of Graduate Studies

While I had reservations about an online program, I quickly realized that the support that I received

in Norwich’s online program far surpassed my expectations. The connections I have made with

both my peers and faculty have been invaluable in creating a collaborative, enlightening and

supportive virtual classroom. I was further impressed by how quickly I received responses to any

questions that I may have had — from the faculty to the program director to the administrative

director — all were very accommodating and extremely helpful. Norwich truly does create a small

community where you immediately feel at ease and welcome.

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 positive contribution to the international system. Selectiveadmissions standards are intended to ensure that thoseadmitted will succeed in a rigorous academic environment.

We invite all applicants to contact our AdmissionsAdvisors 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 institution or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution, as evaluated by WES, IERF or AACRAO

• Graduate testing is typically waived, but may berequired based upon an applicant’s undergraduate GPA

• A score of 550 or higher on the TOEFL for studentswhose primary language is not English

Application Process

Call an Admissions Advisor to begin the applicationprocess and submit:

• Letter of intent• Essay• Resume• Two letters of recommendation (one must be of

a professional nature)• Official transcripts from all post-secondary

institutions attended• Application form and fee ($50 – non-refundable)

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

ADMISSION TO NORWICH UNIVERSITY’SSCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES

SECURE YOUR FUTURE

Laura Wheelock, Alumna, School of Graduate 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.

Student work group, Residency 2006.

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Does the online format provide the same quality of educationoffered 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 ourAdmissions 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 AdmissionsAdvisor 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 onwork 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 School of Graduate Studies website atwww.graduate.norwich.edu for an explanation of thetuition and fees for the Diplomacy program. You may alsocontact our Admissions Department at any time for anyinformation 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 or December.

What happens if I need to leave the program and want tocome 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 enrolledin an online graduate program at Norwich University?This program is designed for the working professionalwho must balance the demands of work and home withstudy. The average student requires about 20 hours of studyper week, which can be managed without compromisingyour career and personal commitments. Your instructorand your Assistant Director will help keep you on track.You will also find your cohort is a tremendous source ofsupport in managing your time and studies.

Who do I talk to if I have more questions, or I want to apply?You may call our Admissions 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 your questions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Peter Ford, Alumnus, School of Graduate 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.

Student presentations, Residency 2006.

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JOIN A DYNAMIC MIX OF TRADITION AND INNOVATION

WHEN YOU BECOME A PART OF NORWICH UNIVERSITY, YOU BECOME

PART OF SOMETHING VERY OLD, VERY DEEP, AND VERY PROUD.

Established in 1819, Norwich is a small, quality university with a balance of strong professionaland liberal arts programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our 1600 undergraduatestudents choose either a military lifestyle as part of the Corps of Cadets or a traditionalcollege lifestyle. The campus is located in Northfield, Vermont in the heart of the GreenMountains, truly one of the most beautiful locations in the world for a college campus. Thecombination of quality professional education, broad studies in the liberal arts, dedicatedfaculty and the leadership laboratory supplied by the Corps of Cadets has generated alegacy not found in many corners of the educational map. Norwich is a very proud placeand 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 widerange of opportunities that will empower you in lasting ways you never imagined. At thecore is a rigorous academic environment emphasizing an interactive online learningenvironment, 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 first institutions to receive the National Security Agency’sdesignation as a Center of 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 Americaneducational 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.

Gordon Reynolds, Alumnus, School of Graduate Studies

Already appreciating the traditions and history that Norwich has to offer, I felt the online experience

was an extension of these ideals. The professors were first-rate and the support staff was always

ready and willing to help. It is difficult to find an online program that cares for its students more

than Norwich University. I felt like I was part of something special.

B. Cheatham, Alumna, School of Graduate 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.

Jackman Hall, Norwich University.

EXPECT CHALLENGE. ACHIEVE DISTINCTION.

Norwich UniversitySchool of Graduate Studies

158 Harmon DriveNorthfield, Vermont 05663-0367

Master of Arts in DiplomacyMaster of Arts in Military HistoryMaster of Business Administration

Master of Civil EngineeringMaster of Justice AdministrationMaster of Public Administration

Master of Science in Business Continuity ManagementMaster of Science in Information Assurance

Master of Science in NursingMaster of Science in Organizational Leadership

Tel: 1-800-460-5597 ext. 3378 or +1-647-722-6642 ext. 3378 • Fax: 1-888-560-4934 • diplomacy@grad.norwich.edu • www.graduate.norwich.edu

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