A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- MS
- Credential class
- ceterms:MasterDegree
- CIP
- 44.0504
- Catalog edition
- Catalog 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- Description
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Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 167358
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_167358_02f991b2
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Required Courses
4 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Regional Studies Courses
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · 7 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Restricted Electives
electives · 4 items
- Complete 3 semester hours from the following:Not resolved to a course3
- 3
- 3
- 1-3
GST coursework from the concentrations of this program that do not apply to requirements of the student's declared concentration
concentration · 0 items
Capstone
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · 4 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- 4
Conflict Resolution Concentration
concentration · 6 items
- Complete 12 semester hours from the following:Not resolved to a course12
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Diplomacy Concentration
concentration · 6 items
- Complete 12 semester hours from the following:Not resolved to a course12
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Global Health and Development Concentration
concentration · 6 items
- Complete 12 semester hours from the following:Not resolved to a course12
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
International Economics and Consulting Concentration
concentration · 4 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- Any Restricted Elective course from the Required Courses section of this program or any GST course from another concentration of this programNot resolved to a course3
Electives Options
electives · 1 item
- Complete any College of Professional Studies graduate-level courses or unused courses in the program or a combination of both in lieu of a concentration to meet program requirements.Not resolved to a course12
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