Master's Handbook 2020-2021
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MASTER’S HANDBOOK 2020-2021 Updated August 28, 2020 The Josef Korbel School of International Studies reserves the right to make changes in the regulations, courses, policies, and other aspects of this handbook without advance notice. Given that the content contained herein is revised as needed and offers the most up-to-date information available, this handbook may offer greater detail and accuracy than other University documentation pertaining to Master’s Programs at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies. It does not, however, supplant information/requirements posted in the Graduate Bulletin. 1 Table of Contents Welcome................................................................................................................................................. 4 A Letter from the Dean ................................................................................................................................ 5 History of the School .................................................................................................................................... 6 JKSIS Statement on Diversity & Inclusive Excellence ............................................................................ 7 Degree Program Requirements ............................................................................................................. 8 Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution ................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined. Master of Arts in Global Finance, Trade, and Economic Integration .................................................. 9 Master of Arts in International Administration ................................. Error! Bookmark not defined. Master of Arts in International Development ........................................................................................ 12 Master of Arts in International Human Rights ....................................................................................... 15 Master of Arts in International Security ................................................................................................... 18 Master of Arts in International Studies .................................................................................................... 20 Master of Public Policy ............................................................................................................................... 23 Joint Degree Programs & Formal Dual Degree Programs .................................................................. 25 Master of Arts in International and Intercultural Communication ..................................................... 26 Korbel5 Dual Degree Program ................................................................................................................. 28 Master of Arts - Master of Social Work (MA/MSW) ............................................................................ 29 Master of Public Policy - Juris Doctor (MPP/JD) ................................................................................. 32 Master of Public Policy – Master of Social Work (MPP-MSW) .......................................................... 34 Flexible Dual Degree Programs .......................................................................................................... 37 Flexible Dual Degree Programs ................................................................................................................ 37 JKSIS Certificates of Specialization ..................................................................................................... 38 Certificate of Specialization in International Studies with a concentration in Global Environmental Change and Adaptation .................................................................................................. 39 Certificate of Specialization in International Studies with a concentration Global Health Affairs . 40 Certificate of Specialization in International Studies with a concentration Homeland Security ..... 42 Certificate of Specialization in International Studies with a concentration Humanitarian Assistance ........................................................................................................................................................................ 43 Interdisciplinary Certificates of Specialization .................................................................................... 46 Certificate of Specialization in International Studies with a concentration Global Business & Corporate Social Responsibility ................................................................................................................ 47 Certificate of Specialization in International Studies with a concentration Public Diplomacy ....... 49 Certificate of Specialization in International Studies with a concentration Religion and International Affairs .................................................................................................................................... 51 Peace Corps Programs ......................................................................................................................... 53 Peace Corps Fellows Program for Returning Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCV)………………....53 RPCV Coverdell Fellows Practicum ......................................................................................................... 53 Elements of the Curriculum ................................................................................................................ 56 Program Statement ...................................................................................................................................... 57 Course Substitutions ................................................................................................................................... 57 Foreign Language Requirement ........................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. Independent Study – INTS 4991/PPOL 4991 ....................................................................................... 57 Master’s Thesis – INTS 4995 .................................................................................................................... 58 2 Substantial Research Paper (SRP) – INTS 4996 ..................................................................................... 60 Internship Policy.......................................................................................................................................... 61 International Experiential Learning .......................................................................................................... 62 Policy for Exemption from the Internship Requirement ................. Error! Bookmark not defined. Josef Korbel School of International Studies in Washington, DC Program ...................................... 64 Josef Korbel School of International Studies Geneva Program .......................................................... 66 Josef Korbel School of International Studies Vienna Program ........................................................... 68 Graduate Policies & Procedures ........................................................................................................... 71 Graduate Policies and Procedures Bulletin ............................................................................................. 72 Honor Code & Student Conduct .............................................................................................................. 72 JKSIS Plagiarism & Academic Conduct Policy ...................................................................................... 72 Responsible Conduct of Research ............................................................................................................ 73 Institutional Review Board ........................................................................................................................ 74 Grades, GPA and Academic Standards ................................................................................................... 74 Change of Major .......................................................................................................................................... 74 Procedure for Academic Grievances & Appeals .................................................................................... 75 Registration................................................................................................................................................... 75 Coursework outside of JKSIS ................................................................................................................... 76 Transfer of Credit Policy ............................................................................................................................ 76 Unaffiliated Study Abroad ......................................................................................................................... 77 Leave of Absence/Withdrawal from the University .............................................................................. 77 Other Potential Reasons for Taking Time Away from JKSIS .............................................................. 77 Continuous Enrollment .............................................................................................................................. 79 Degree Completion & Graduation ..........................................................................................................