Overview
Programs of Study
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. The School's Director of Internships and Career Development works closely with students to tailor their internships to their specific career goals. 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 include foreign policy analysis, global health and human security, global negotiation and conflict management, international economics and development, international law and human rights, international organizations, and international security. Regional specializations in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East are also available.
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 Asian studies, or an M.A. in strategic communications.
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.
Research Facilities
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 and offer wireless Internet.
Financial 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.
Cost of Study
In 2009-10, tuition is $901 per credit. Full-time students pay $305 per semester in University and technology fees; part-time students pay $185.
Living and Housing Costs
On-campus housing is not available for graduate students. Housing and living costs in South Orange and surrounding towns are comparable to most suburban cities, with studio and one-bedroom apartments renting for $750 to $1000 per month. The member organization of graduate students, the Graduate Diplomacy Council, supports an online housing database on the University's online posting board. This forum helps students to find roommates and discuss various apartment buildings and neighborhoods in the area.
Student Group
Approximately 250 full-time graduate students are enrolled in the program. Students come from throughout the United States and nearly forty 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.
Location
Nestled on 58 acres in the suburban town of South Orange, New Jersey, Seton Hall is just 14 miles from New York City.
The University and The School
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.
Through a unique alliance with the United Nations Association of the USA, the Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations provides students with a link to the United Nations system, the diplomatic community, nongovernmental organizations, and global business. A continuous exchange of people and ideas between the School and the U.N. brings students in direct contact with policymakers and practitioners and exposes them to ongoing opportunities to foster professional growth and development. The curriculum is enhanced by the perspectives and insights of practitioners from all sectors of the international community who participate in panel discussions, video conferences, and as adjunct professors and guest lecturers.
Beyond the classroom, the Whitehead School actively promotes dialogue on critical global issues. A prestigious World Leaders Forum has brought to the campus thought-provoking lectures and discussions with former Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Tony Blair, former Polish President Lech Walesa, former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, Iranian President Mohammad Khatami, former Prime Minister of Israel Shimon Peres, and many others.
Applying
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 TOEFL scores. 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.
The Faculty
Administrative Organization
Ambassador John K. Menzies, Ph.D., Dean.
Courtney Smith, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.
Ursula Sanjamino, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Graduate Studies.
Elizabeth Bakes, M.A., Assistant Dean of External Affairs.
Catherine Ruby, Ph.D., Director of Graduate Admissions.
Faculty
Margarita Balmaceda, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Princeton. Central and Eastern Europe, security and energy policy.
Assefaw Bariagaber, Professor; Ph.D., Southern Illinois. Ethno-political analysis, refugee policy, Africa.
Martin Edwards, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Rutgers. International organizations and international political economy.
Omer Gokcekus, Professor; Ph.D., Duke. Interest groups and trade policy, organizational architecture and corruption.
Benjamin Goldfrank, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Berkeley. Comparative analysis of Latin American politics, sub-national governments, participatory budgeting, political parties.
Yinan He, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., M.I.T. Security studies.
Yanzhong Huang, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Chicago. Global health studies, U.S.-China relations, Chinese politics.
Fredline M'Cormack-Hale; Ph.D., Florida. African Studies, non-governmental organizations, democratization.
Philip Moremen, Associate Professor; J.D., UCLA; Ph.D., Tufts (Fletcher). International law, environmental policy.
Ann Marie Murphy, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Columbia. Comparative foreign policy.
Jesse Russell, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., California, Santa Barbara. International relations theory, research methods.
Courtney Smith, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Ohio State. United Nations studies.
Yui Suzuki, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Michigan. International macro/finance, economic development and transition, macroeconomics and international trade.
Zheng Wang, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., George Mason. Negotiation and conflict management.
Elizabeth Wilson; J.D., Harvard; Ph.D., Pennsylvania. International law, human rights.
Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Members
Ambassador Marc Grossman, former U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs.
Ambassador Ahmad Kamal, M.A., former Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations.
Ambassador Laszlo Molnar, Ph.D., former Permanent Representative of Hungary to the United Nations.
Ambassador Slavi Pachovski, J.D., Ph.D., former Permanent Representative of Bulgaria to the United Nations.
Correspondence and Information
Seton Hall University
Catherine Ruby, Ph.D., Director
Office of Graduate Admissions
The Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations
400 South Orange Avenue
South Orange, New Jersey 07079
Telephone: 973-275-2515
Fax: 973-275-2519
Email: diplomat@shu.edu
