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Master of ARTS
DIPLOMACY

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Director’s Message

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Program Overview

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Learning Outcomes

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Curriculum

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Residency

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Faculty

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Online Learning

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A Week in the Life of a Student 16
Ongoing Support

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Admission to Norwich

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Norwich University

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Message from the Program
Director
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.

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.

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.

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.

Best wishes for successful study at Norwich University’s
Master of Arts in Diplomacy Program!
Lasha Tchantouridzé, PhD
Director, Master of Arts in Diplomacy
Norwich University

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.

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Program Overview
GAIN A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE ON THE
INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM

Program Mission

Norwich University’s Master of Arts in Diplomacy is specifically
designed for working professionals. The virtual classroom
relieves you of the constraints of traditional classroom
education. You are provided with a uniquely designed
curriculum structure and a caring atmosphere that comes
along with being part of Norwich University.

The Diplomacy program provides a unique and relevant
contribution 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

The curriculum is designed to present a broad picture of
the field of diplomacy. You are able to choose between
three topical concentration areas: International Conflict
Management, International Terrorism or International
Commerce. The core curriculum focuses on the global
system and consists of 18-credit hours of online coursework,
split into three, six-credit seminars. Your concentration
area comprises the next three six-credit seminars for a
total of 36 credit-hours.
The seminars, in both the core curriculum and focused
concentration areas, are designed to provide you with
the conceptual and theoretical background necessary for
those working at the senior and policy formation levels of
the 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.

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

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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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

Comprehensive Exam – Covers the broad range of
topics discussed in Seminars 1 through 5.
Exit Portfolio – You maintain a portfolio containing
all seminar essays and papers you have produced in
the Diplomacy program.
Thesis Track – The Diplomacy program features a
thesis track that can be pursued in addition to the
standard six-seminar degree.
Independent Study – The 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 Topics

Centennial Stairway 1919
In 1919, Norwich University marked
its one-hundredth year of existence

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

with the erection of the Centennial
Stairway, which still graces the north
end of the campus.

Norwich University is accredited by the New England
Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., through its
Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. When
you become part of Norwich University, you become part
of something very old, very deep, and very proud.

Each of its forty granite steps bears
the name of an individual who shaped
Norwich history.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
ACHIEVE DISTINCTION
The program’s design, delivery, and curriculum combine
to allow you to demonstrate the following outcomes:

Curriculum
The Diplomacy program offers a unique and highly relevant
exploration 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 development
of the tools you need to be successful in today’s dynamic
organizations — from not-for-profit, to government, corporate,
and academic institutions. The Diplomacy program was
built 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 program
that ensures you graduate with the essential understanding
needed to reflect a Master’s level education in the field
of Diplomacy.

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

David Acquavella, Alumnus, College of Graduate and
Continuing 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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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.

Curriculum
Seminar Descriptions
Curriculum
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 con
text for future seminars and to build on issues from
past seminars.

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 seminars
allow 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.

Course Curriculum
GD510 Theory and the International System
Semester 1

GD511 The History of Diplomacy in the International System
GD530 Economics and the International System
GD520 Law and the International System
Concentrations

Semester 2

Semester 3

International Commerce Concentration

International Terrorism Concentration

International Conflict Management
Concentration

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 Actors

GD550 Conflict Resolution and Post-Conflict
Reconstruction in the International System

GD564 Global Corporate Diplomacy

GD562 International Response to T
ransnational Terrorism

GD560 Military Intervention and Conflict
Management in the International System

Residency and Graduation at Norwich University

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Core Curriculum

International Commerce Concentration Seminar Descriptions

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)

GD544 Global Commerce and the International System
You 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)

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 decisionmaking. This seminar combines the fields of history and
political science by using an analytical framework of
historiography and international relations methodology.
(6 credit hours)

GD554 Cross-Cultural Management in the International
System
You 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)

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)

GD564 Global Corporate Diplomacy
The 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)

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)

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International Terrorism Concentration

International Conflict Management

GD542 Terrorism: Introduction and State Sponsored Terrorism
This 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)

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

GD552 International Terrorism by Non-State Actors
This 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)

GD550 Conflict Resolution and Post-Conflict Reconstruction
in the International System
You 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)

GD562 International Response to Transnational Terrorism
This 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)

GD560 Military Intervention and Conflict Management in the
International System
You 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)

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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 Exam
You 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.

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.

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.

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 Study
The 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.

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

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.

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residency
EXPERIENCE ACADEMIC CHALLENGE;
BUILD LASTING CONNECTIONS

Your coursework in the College of Graduate and Continuing
Studies crystallizes in dynamic intellectual activities and
valuable networking opportunities through the week-long
Residency in June. The Residency is truly the culminating
experience 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 campus
you have known only virtually for 18 months. June is a
spectacularly beautiful time of year to visit our historic
campus nestled in the Green Mountains of Vermont. Many
students bring their families along and make their stay at
Norwich a launching pad for a relaxing family vacation
in New England.
The entire Residency experience is all about you. It centers
around your learning, your cohort, and your achievements.
You will have plenty of time to engage and converse with
your 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.

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

March Start Date Students
Be sure to ask your Enrollment Advisor about our
Accelerated Residency.

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

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.

Faculty
LEARN FROM EXPERT FACULTY MEMBERS
Academic achievement

James F. Miskel, PhD

Norwich University has long been an institution built on
educational innovation, an innovation reflected in the
creativity and accomplishments of our faculty. Bringing a
wealth of experience to their teaching, they mentor students
with insight and depth about the variety of fields related
to the curriculum. You will be learning from some of the
best and brightest professors from across the nation.

In addition to teaching in the Norwich program, Dr. Miskel
is a consultant in the areas of defence policy and homeland
security. His two main clients are Alidade Inc., a defence
consulting company in Newport, RI and the state of Rhode
Island. He is also the editor of the Information Age Warfare
Quarterly. He is widely published in the field of national
security and has an extensive background in security affairs.
He published two books in the fall of 2006: Disaster
Relief 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.

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 doctorate
or other equivalent terminal professional degree. You will
not be taught by a teaching assistant. In addition, each has
a record of outstanding professional or academic experience
directly relevant to the Diplomacy program. They are a select
group, committed to building and supporting a high
quality academic experience built around the realities of
the international system.

Seung-Ho Joo, PhD
Dr. Seung-Ho Joo is Associate Professor of Political Science,
University of Minnesota-Morris. His research interest areas
include Russian foreign and security policy, Russo-Korean
relations, 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) and
co-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 the
21st Century (Ashgate, 2006). He has authored over 40 book
chapters 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,

Trained to teach online
In addition to exemplary experience, education, and
knowledge of the field, our faculty have knowledge of
online learning, and the online demeanor necessary to be
very effective online educators. Faculty are engaged in
the classroom and offer quick response time to student
questions (24 hours or less), and prompt grading and
feedback on assignments (72 hours or less). This level
of engagement translates into a positive, supportive, and
rewarding learning experience.
The following is a partial faculty list. Please contact an
Enrollment Advisor for additional information about
our faculty.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
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Online Learning
Welcome to Your New Classroom
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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,

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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.

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

Michele Molina, Alumna, College of Graduate and
Continuing 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!

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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.

Thursday

Monday

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

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.

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

Saturday

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

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 your
teammates. 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!

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.

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Jason Lyons, Alumnus, Residency 2006.

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.

ongoing support
We’re Here for You
Helping 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.

Community of Support

Academic Support
• Faculty — to engage and coach you through
your studies

TECHNICAL
SUPPORT
TEAM
FACULTY

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

ENROLLMENT
ADVISOR

• 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

PROGRAM
DIRECTOR

DISTANCE
LEARNING
LIBRARIAN

Administrative Support

STU NT
DE

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

STUDENT
SERVICES
COORDINATOR

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

SENIOR
STUDENT
SERVICES
COORDINATOR

• 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

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Graduate student collaboration, Residency 2006.

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.

Admission to Norwich university’s College
of Graduate and Continuing Studies
Get Started

Application Process
Call an enrollment advisor to begin the application
process and submit the following items:
form
• Application

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)

Norwich seeks goal-oriented individuals who have high
standards of personal ethics and have demonstrated
excellence in their professional lives and academic studies.
Applicants should have a desire to make a positive
contribution to the international system. Selective
enrollment standards are intended to ensure that those
admitted will succeed in a rigorous academic environment.
We invite all applicants to contact our Enrollment
Advisors who are available to guide you and provide you
with 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

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

• 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

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Student work group, Residency 2006.

Laura Wheelock, Alumna, College of Graduate and
Continuing 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.

Frequently Asked Questions
Does the online format provide the same quality of education
offered by a traditional campus?
Yes. Numerous studies have proven that distance learners
perform as well or better than their on-campus counterparts.
The No Significant Difference Phenomenon (2001, IDECC,
fifth edition) by Thomas L. Russell, cites 355 research
reports, papers, and summaries dating back to 1928 that
found no significant difference between distance learning
and 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 of
Norwich University.
Is financial aid available?
Depending on the program, grants and scholarships may
be available. Most qualifying students can obtain loans
through the Federal Student Loan (Stafford Loan) program.
Applicants may seek specific information by contacting our
Enrollment Office or by visiting our Financial Aid webpage.
Is Norwich University accredited?
Norwich University is accredited by the New England
Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., through its
Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the New
England Association should be directed to the administrative
staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact:
Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
209 Burlington Road
Bedford, MA 01730-1433
Phone: +1-781-271-0022
E-Mail: [email protected]
How long is the program?
The program is comprised of three six-month semesters
and a one-week Residency in June. All students should
complete their coursework within 18 months of beginning
the program (special arrangements may be made for
deployments or family emergencies). You will attend
Residency and graduate 18-24 months from your start date,
depending on the start date you choose. Your Enrollment
Advisor 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 each
semester for a total of 12 credits. Each seminar lasts
approximately 11 weeks and typically is followed by a
two-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 up
to a maximum of twelve credits. While the majority of
our 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-case
basis. The linear and progressive nature of the coursework
is a vital component of the program so our administrative
support staff will work with you to find a solution that
accommodates your situation and maintains the integrity
of 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 instructor
and 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)

Peter Ford, Alumnus,
College of Graduate
and Continuing
Studies

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

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 University
Join a dynamic mix of

tradition and innovation
Norwich University has always been a leader in higher
education.

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.

• 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

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.

When you become a part of Norwich University, you become
part of something very old, very deep, and very proud.

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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.

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Norwich University
College of Graduate and Continuing Studies
158 Harmon Drive
Northfield, Vermont 05663-0367
Master of Arts in Diplomacy
Master of Arts in Military History
Mater of Arts in History
Master of Business Administration
Master of Civil Engineering
Master of Public Administration
Master of Science in Information Assurance
Master of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Organizational Leadership

Tel: 1-800-460-5597 ext. 3378 or +1-647-722-6642 ext. 3378 • [email protected] • graduate.norwich.edu

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