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DIPLOMACY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Directors Message
Program Overview
Learning Outcomes
Curriculum
Residency
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Faculty
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Online Learning
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Admission to Norwich
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Norwich University
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Program Overview
GAIN A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE ON THE
INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM
Program Mission
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
LEARNING OUTCOMES
ACHIEVE DISTINCTION
The programs 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.
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.
Course Curriculum
GD510 Theory and the International System
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Core Curriculum
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 students 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.
residency
EXPERIENCE ACADEMIC CHALLENGE;
BUILD LASTING CONNECTIONS
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Stephen Vantine and Dana Phares, class of 2003. Virtual classmates lifelong friends.
Faculty
LEARN FROM EXPERT FACULTY MEMBERS
Academic achievement
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.
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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
librarys resources.
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Thursday
Monday
Friday
Saturday
Tuesday
Continue the weeks readings and/or lectures. Check the
classroom for announcements, Instructor Office posts,
or Angel mail that you havent read yet. Look at the
upcoming writing assignment: if its 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 havent
already, and post your comments and/or replies.
Wednesday
Sunday
If youve 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
weeks work.
Log into the classroom and review the upcoming weeks
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!
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ongoing support
Were Here for You
Helping you succeed in the classroom is the goal
of every member of the Universitys 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
ENROLLMENT
ADVISOR
PROGRAM
DIRECTOR
DISTANCE
LEARNING
LIBRARIAN
Administrative Support
STU NT
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STUDENT
SERVICES
COORDINATOR
SENIOR
STUDENT
SERVICES
COORDINATOR
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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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)
Admission Criteria
A bachelors degree from a regionally accredited
insitution or an equivalent degree from a foreign
institution, as evaluated by WES, IERF, SpanTran or
AACRAO
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Join a dynamic mix of
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College of Graduate and Continuing Studies
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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