Seton Hall University, The John C. Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations

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School Says - General Information
Our unique alliance with the United Nations Association of the USA provides Whitehead students with a link to the United Nations system, the diplomatic community, nongovernmental organizations, and global business. The Whitehead School's internship program promotes a dialogue with policy makers and practitioners and exposes students to ongoing opportunities that foster professional growth. The Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations is an affiliate member of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA).

Beyond the classroom, the Whitehead School actively promotes dialogue on critical global issues. Thought provoking lecturers have included:
- Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan
- Brigadier General Stanley F. Cherrie (Ret.)
- H.E. Mr. Adrian Cioroianu, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Romania
- Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev
- H.E. Dr. Zalmay Khalizad, United States Ambassador to the United Nations
- Former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami
- Mr. Andrew Kohut, President of the Pew Research Center
- Ambassador Andrew S. Natsios, Special Envoy for the Sudan
- Former Prime Minister of Israel, Shimon Peres
- Dr. Rima Salah, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary Ââ€"General, United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT)
- Former Polish President Lech Walesa
- General Anthony C. Zinni, USMC (Ret.)

For 150 years, Seton Hall University has been a catalyst for leadership, developing the whole student - mind, heart, and spirit. Seton Hall combines the resources of a large university with the personal attention of a small liberal arts college. Composed of 5,200 undergraduate students and 4,800 graduate students, Seton Hall is a Catholic university that embraces students of all races and religions, challenging each to better the world through integrity, compassion, and a commitment to serving others.

School Says - Student Body
Approximately 250 full - time graduate students are enrolled in the program. Students come from throughout the United States and nearly fifty countries. Their diverse backgrounds are a tremendous asset, offering students a truly international experience. The student body includes recent college graduates as well as midcareer professionals from various disciplines. The School's graduate student association organizes academic, professional, and social events and serves as a support network for mentoring new students.

School Says - Academics
The John C. Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations educates students from around the world to bring diplomatic skills and a solid understanding of international affairs to careers in public service, business, law, and the nonprofit sector. The only school of its kind in the United States to share a unique link with the United Nations Association of the USA, the Whitehead School of Diplomacy exposes students to the policymakers and practitioners addressing today's worldwide concerns. Innovative graduate and undergraduate degree programs, taught by a distinguished faculty of scholars and professionals, prepare students to be effective and ethical leaders in their professional careers. The Whitehead School of Diplomacy is an affiliate member of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA).

The graduate curriculum combines interdisciplinary global studies with research methodology and policy analysis, culminating in a professional internship and significant research project. To attain the M.A. degree, students complete a total of 45 credit hours, satisfying core curriculum requirements, and two specializations. Students select from an array of functional and regional specializations structuring their academic studies according to their particular interests, career goals, and backgrounds.

Functional Specializations
* Foreign Policy Analysis
* Global Health and Human Security
* Global Negotiation and Conflict Management
* Human Rights
* International Economics and Development
* International Law
* International Organizations
* International Security

Regional Specializations
* Africa
* Asia
* Europe
* Latin America and the Caribbean
* Middle East

Joint graduate degree programs combine an M.A. in diplomacy and international relations with a J.D., an M.B.A., an M.P.A. (with a focus on government or nonprofit management), an M.A. in corporate communications, or an M.A. in Asian studies.

At the Whitehead School, graduate students of diverse cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds form an international academic community. The graduate program fosters leadership and civic responsibility and sharpens analytical and practical skills. Small classes create a supportive environment that encourages mentoring relationships. An active graduate student association takes on a variety of projects and activities. Graduate assistantships, scholarships, and positions on the student-edited Whitehead Journal of Diplomacy and International Relations are awarded on a competitive basis.Walsh Library is a state-of-the-art facility built in 1994. In addition to housing print materials, library services include expert research support, bibliographic searching with online text retrieval (also available remotely), extensive CD-ROM databases, and interlibrary borrowing. As a U.N. depository, optical disk technology makes available up-to-date documentation from the U.N. The library's computer labs and study carrels are all Internet-linked.

School Says - Admissions
The Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations selects students from around the world who have completed undergraduate degrees in a variety of disciplines, and whose academic record, international experience, or professional achievements and personal goals show promise of leadership. English proficiency is a requirement, and students whose education was not in English are required to submit scores of the TOEFL. Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis, and students may begin the program in September, January, or May. Students applying to the dual-degree programs should submit separate applications to each school.

Catherine Ruby, Ph.D., Director Office of Graduate Admissions The Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations Seton Hall University 400 South Orange Avenue South Orange, New Jersey 07079 United States Phone: 973-275-2515 Fax: 973-275-2519 E-mail: diplomat@shu.edu Web site: http://diplomacy.shu.edu

School Says - Campus Life
Nestled on 58 acres in the suburban town of South Orange, New Jersey, Seton Hall is just 35 minutes by train from New York City.

School Says - Cost Aid
In addition to federal loan and work-study programs, the Whitehead School of Diplomacy may award graduate assistantships and scholarships to full-time students who exhibit high academic and professional potential. The School's Office of Internships and Career Development guides students' career development activities.

Tuition for the 2008-2009 academic year is $875 per credit. Additional fees apply.