http://www.psychologyschoolguide.

net/ps
ychiatry/
Accredited Pschyatric Schoold
Psychosocial Interventions for Displaced
Populations (Short Course by Distance
Learning)
Training
from Queen Margaret University College
Registration deadline: 31 Mar 2015 Training date: 04 May 2015 to 12 Jun 2015
Institute for International Health & Development (IIHD), Queen Margaret University,
Edinburgh
The module seeks to establish critical competences for the advocacy, conceptualisation,
appraisal, planning, implementation and evaluation of psychosocial programmes for waraffected populations, displaced persons and refugees.
The distance learning module on Psychosocial Interventions Displaced Populations will
be starting on Monday 4 May 2015 and will run for 6 weeks during which time students
will be engaging actively with the teaching materials and with one another via our virtual
learning environment (the Hub). This electronic learning programme allows students to
engage with one another through online discussion boards and to access all learning
materials through the web. Students are required to complete two mini-assignments to
allow the module co-ordinator to monitor students' progress.
The content of the module will include:
-the impact of war and forced-migration
-socio-political dimensions of conflict & the effects on psychosocial well-being
-trauma discourse and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
-alternative approaches to the conceptualization of psychosocial needs
-cultural dimensions of social suffering
-psychosocial intervention with children & rights perspectives in work with children
-gender and vulnerability
-HIV/Aids & psychosocial well-being in situations of conflict
-practice guidelines in psychosocial intervention
-programme monitoring and evaluation

Credit Rating: 15 SCOTCAT/5 ECTS

Participants of the professional development courses will receive a certificate of
attendance from the Institute.
However, participants wishing to gain an award may register for a post graduate
certificate. The modules are then taken for credit on a part-time basis each year. A PG
Cert requires 60 credits and a post graduate diploma requires 120 credits. If you do a
dissertation in addition to the short courses, you will gain 180 credits.
If you register for an award, you can have up to 4 years for a PG Cert, 5 years for a PG
Dip and 7 years for a MSc to complete in part-time mode.
Website: http://www.qmu.ac.uk/iihd/short_courses/short_courses1.htm
How to register:

MSc Global Health Systems

Training
from Queen Margaret University College
Ongoing course More Information
Institute for International Health & Development (IIHD), Queen Margaret University,
Edinburgh
This course is for people working as health professionals and will enhance your
understanding of how to make health systems work better. This implies mobilising and
investing sufficient resources, the appropriate distribution of resources and the uptake of
available resources by those intended to use them. It also involves managing multiple
players in public and private, formal and informal roles and developing strategies with
the best chance of bringing about positive effects.
The course will equip you with the necessary skills for careers in health planning,
management and policy advice.
You will focus on the key components of effective health systems and the policy
instruments available to support their operation. Using a multidisciplinary approach and
working with global experts, students will learn how to evaluate alternative policy
options for improving health system functioning and formulate appropriate responses to
specific health system problems. Working throughout the course on health systems
problems in specific settings, you will develop strategic plans to tackle those problems
and through your dissertation work, focus on an issue relevant in your workplace or
future career plans.

EXIT AWARDS: MSc (180 credits) )/PgDip (120 credits)/ PgCert (60 credits)
Delivery: At QMU
Single Modules: Register as an associate student to study some single modules in areas of
interest.
Duration: Full-time: 1 year; Part-time: 2 - 5 years
PgDip: Full-time: 2 semesters
PgCert: Full-time: 1 semester
Start date: September and January
Application deadline: None
Teaching, learning and assessment: Learning and teaching methods encourage group and
independent learning. Teaching is comprised of combination of lectures, seminars,
tutorials, case studies, simulation exercises and projects. Assessment is continuous and
incorporates assignments, action plans, projects and examinations.
Teaching hours and attendance: Each module which you study on-campus will require
you to attend classes and carry out independent work. Your attendance requirements at
QMU will depend on which module you are studying and whether you are studying full
or part-time.
Degree or diploma, preferably in a health-related area. Diplomates should have
completed the final exam of a professional body. Applicants from other backgrounds (eg
social science, social anthropology) are also welcomed, if you can demonstrate
understanding/ experience of health issues.
International: Students whose first language is not English are required to take an IELTS
test receiving an overall score of 6.0 and no individual component score below 5.5.
Home - full-time: 6510
Home - part-time: 660 per 15 credit module
Home - part-time, dissertation: 1310
International - full-time: 12920
International - part-time: 1180 per 15 credit module
International - part-time dissertation: 3490

Funding Information for International Students: Visit the International section of the
website.
Course Fees: Visit the Fees section of the website. - Graduates of the University who hold
a verified QMU undergraduate or postgraduate award and who are admitted to a
postgraduate award of QMU will be eligible for a 10% discount on the published fees.
Sources of Funding: Visit the Funding section of the website.

Health Systems
International Public Health
Global Health and Social Policy
Researching Global Health and Development
Research Design and Proposal Writing
Dissertation (MSc only)

Plus three electives from:

Gender, Health and Development

Project Design and Management
Policy and Practice in Complex Emergencies
Psychosocial Interventions for Displaced Populations by Distance Learning
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Social Development and Policy and Planning
Independent Study

Additional elective modules available. Please contact IIHD@qmu.ac.uk for details.

All modules= 15 credits each Dissertation =60 credits
As a graduate, you will be well-equipped to work as a health planner, manager or policy
advisor in an international setting. This is a new course but previous graduates of the
Institute for International Health and Development have attained such positions as: health
programme manager; project consultant; human resource manager; bilateral agency
health advisor and a variety of advanced positions within home ministries and
educational institutions.
Website: http://www.qmu.ac.uk/iihd

Violence and its impact on Health (One

week intensive course)
Training
from Geneva Centre for Education and Research in Humanitarian Action
Registration deadline: 04 May 2015 Training date: 18 May 2015 to 22 May 2015
This seminar addresses health issues related to a traumatic event which could be a sudden
natural disaster or violence during an armed conflict. Special emphasis will be given to
two relatively neglected areas in humanitarian health programmes: mental health and
sexual violence.

Learning outcomes in terms of knowledge

Understand the immediate health impact and evolving needs during the first
weeks after a disaster
Understand the concept, methods and implications of triage
Know the major mental health problems, including psychiatric disorders and
understand their causes
Understand the different types of mental health interventions
Understand prevalence and types of sexual violence and the special issues when
gathering and interpreting data on sexual violence in conflict-affected countries
Describe a multidisciplinary approach to sexual violence including protection,
prevention, health care, social reintegration of survivors and legal aspects
Know the main policy frameworks, guidelines and tools to support programme
planning for mental health and sexual violence

Learning outcomes in terms of skills and analytical

competencies

Describe health intervention priorities immediately after a disaster and throughout

the first weeks
Distinguish the different methods of triage and their advantages and
disadvantages
Describe the impact of trauma and violence on mental health, including PTSD
Describe the mental health intervention pyramid
Address mental health needs of humanitarian workers
Explain causes and contributing factors of sexual violence
Identify physical, psychological and social consequences of sexual violence
Set up health care for survivors of sexual violence in emergencies

Certification
Each seminar corresponds to 2 ECTS credits and is recognized by the University of
Geneva and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies.

How to register:
http://www.cerahgeneve.ch/training/seminars/admission/

Sexual Violence in Conflict Settings and

Emergencies (One week intensive
course)
Training
from Geneva Centre for Education and Research in Humanitarian Action
Registration deadline: 09 Mar 2015 Training date: 23 Mar 2015 to 27 Mar 2015
More Information

Sexual violence is the most immediate and dangerous type of gender-based violence
occurring in acute emergencies. While women and girls are by far the most frequent
victims of sexual violence, emerging evidence shows that men and boys are also affected.
Sexual violence is a serious, life-threatening issue primarily affecting the most vulnerable
populations. It is a public health, social and cultural as well as a human rights problem.
Sexual violence requires specific humanitarian approaches based on an adequate, adapted
and comprehensive prevention and assistance response in order to save lives, alleviate
suffering and maximize protection. By essence the issue can only be addressed through a
multidisciplinary and systemic approach. Humanitarian staff is often confronted with
sexual violence at assistance and/or protection level. Some organizations have specific
projects on sexual violence, others favour an integrated approach. However, as
programmatic responses are relatively recent, there is a lack of trained and experienced
staff. To fill this gap, CERAH offers a one-week intensive course on Sexual Violence in
Conflict Settings and Emergencies. This course is developed jointly with ICRC, MSF,
Handicap International and UNHCR. Scholarships are available under certain criteria.

Course Objectives
The overall objective of the course is to provide mid-level or senior managers (heads of
mission, programme coordinators, protection advisers) the skills required to develop a
multidisciplinary approach to prevent and mitigate sexual violence adapted to specific
contexts and as an integral part of assistance programmes.
By the end of the seminar, participants will be able to:

Understand the phenomenon of sexual violence in conflict/emergencies

Identify and assess the extent and causes of sexual violence in a specific context
Select ethical and Do no harm options to improve the operational response in
terms of prevention, assistance and protection activities for victims

How to register:
http://www.cerahgeneve.ch/training/seminars/admission/

People Management in Humanitarian

Settings (Certificate of Advanced
Studies)
Training
from Geneva Centre for Education and Research in Humanitarian Action
Registration deadline: 01 Mar 2015 Training date: 13 Apr 2015 to 29 May 2015
More Information
The growing professionalization of the humanitarian sector has created new challenges
for how humanitarian organisations manage their staff. The effective organisation of local
and expatriate work forces in often difficult contexts demands high levels of expertise
and competence .
Professionally trained human resource (HR) personnel have become indispensable for
humanitarian organisations to address the needs of their employees, national and
international, and of operations. Skilled HR managers with specific knowledge of the
humanitarian context can develop useful strategies to improve working environments and
smooth delivery of projects. The growing need to make aid operations more relevant and
accountable, to improve their quality and abide by the rules of good governance is also
directly related to improved HR management techniques.
What you can expect from this course
For humanitarian workers in need of professional HR training, this course will deliver
tools and methods to create effective HR strategies in a humanitarian setting.
For HR professionals wishing to move into the humanitarian sector, this course will
deliver the skills to adapt their existing knowledge to a humanitarian context, including
the knowledge about how to address HR challenges specific to the humanitarian sector.

This 7 week course includes 3 distance learning weeks. Listen to the podcast with
coordinators Dr Favoreu and Philippe Ruscassier and find out more!
How to register:
http://www.cerahgeneve.ch/training/certificates/people-management/

Master of Clinical Research:

International Health
Training
from ISGlobal - Barcelona Institute for Global Health
Registration deadline: 20 Sep 2015 Training date: 21 Sep 2015 to 30 Jun 2016
More Information
International health is a discipline that systematically identifies and compares the factors
affecting the health of all human populations, with special emphasis on health problems
related to poverty in low and middle income countries and attention to issues of equitable
access to health.
The key knowledge, skills and abilities of this discipline allow research and critical
analysis related to principal health challenges, health determinants, health systems, health
economics, health governance and policy, and health services management.
Researchers in the field of international health should have the skills to analyse and
propose sustainable solutions for health problems in a wide range of social, political and
economic contexts, especially when faced with diverse options and approaches.
Researchers working in international health should have:

A sufficient level of expertise to analyse scientific evidence and generate new

hypotheses
A sufficient level of training in research methodology to analyse, design and
develop research projects in health systems, prevention, control and treatment of
infectious and chronic diseases
A strong multidisciplinary background in health sciences and social sciences in
order to interpret and apply the results of their research in local, national and
international contexts and within complex situations.

Candidates
Candidates for this Master's degree should have an interest in clinical research in
international health issues from a multidisciplinary perspective. The programme is
intended for students who have completed a degree in health sciences or biomedicine and
who want to develop a research career in this field with an open mind and a willingness
to work in diverse geographical, cultural and political-economic settings.

Tuition
Indicative tuition fee: 2.790 + taxes.
Indicative tuition fee for students from outside the European Union: 4.920 + taxes.

Learn more
http://www.ub.edu/medicina/masters/mrc/
Request information: formacion@isglobal.org

Master of Global Health

Training
from ISGlobal - Barcelona Institute for Global Health
Registration deadline: 21 Sep 2015 Training date: 21 Sep 2015 to 30 Jun 2016
The ISGlobal-University of Barcelona Master of Global Health is designed for students
and professionals seeking to develop a career in health, from a global and
transdisciplinary perspective. The programme offers the knowledge necessary to face
the current challenges in global health and prepares students for work with organisations
that fight for equitable access to health around the world.

Objectives
As a student of the Master of Global Health, you will gain the knowledge and tools
necessary to:

Analyse the factors that influence the health of the global population
Understand the complex relationship between health and other disciplines, such as
economics, politics, anthropology, epidemiology, and environmental sciences

Develop effective and sustainable solutions that contribute to improving health in

a globalised world

Opportunities
Designed for students and professionals from diverse backgrounds (health and life
sciences, social sciences, law and economics, etc.) who want to develop a career in the
field of global health in:

International organisations
NGOs
Ministries of health
Cooperation and development agencies
Public-private partnerships
Other stakeholders of the global health international community

Organisation
The ISGlobal-University of Barcelona Master of Global Health is carried out in
collaboration with academic institutions, research centres and NGOs in the health sector.
Our faculty come from diverse disciplines and have extensive experience working in
global health with internationally recognised universities, research centres and publicprivate partnerships. Professors bring their real world experience, as professionals and
leaders in the field, to our classrooms.

Entrance requirements
Entrance requirements for the Master of Global Health ISGlobal - University of
Barcelona are the following:

Undergraduate degree
Certified advanced level of both English and Spanish

Scholarships and Loans

Download information on scholarships and loans.

Learn More
The Master's first module is also offered as an independent Diploma of Global Health
Fundamentals

In Partnership with:

Centre for Research in Environmental Epidemiology (CREAL)

Health Universitat de Barcelona Campus (HUBc)

Intermn Oxfam
Medecins Sans Frontiers (MSF)
Universitat de Barcelona (UB)

How to register:

Pre-enrolment
Candidates for the Master's degree should send the following information via email
to:formacion@isglobal.org with the subject line "Enrolment Master of Global Health [full
name of the applicant]".

A complete curriculum vitae;

A letter of motivation; and
Two letters of recommendation, either academic or professional.

Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in

Peace & Conflict Transformation
Training
from Swiss Peace Foundation, University of Basel
Ongoing course More Information

Aim of the Program

The MAS in Peace & Conflict Transformation program provides a holistic understanding
of civilian peacebuilding aimed at transforming violent conflict by peaceful means,
promoting peace, rebuilding societies affected by war and preventing violence from reerupting. This postgraduate MAS program bridges current academic findings with the
latest insights from peacebuilding practice. The modular program structure, consisting of
elective courses embedded in a common framework, permits participants to specialize in
topics of their choice and complete the modules within an individually tailored
timeframe. All MAS courses are composed of online assignments and on-site training.
Individual modules can be taken as stand-alone courses by non-MAS participants.

Target Audience
This postgraduate program is designed for practitioners and academics who are interested
in bridging their own experiences with current academic insights and practical knowledge
in Peace & Conflict Transformation in the frame of Civilian Peacebuilding.
A minimum of two years of professional experience in a relevant field and a university
degree (minimum BA), or an equivalent educational background, are required.
How to register:
Application:
http://academy.swisspeace.ch/mas-program/application-fees/
The MAS program runs from September to August. Participants can join at any time of
the year by signing on to one of the Framework Courses or other modules. They can
register for the MAS from the start of their studies or transfer to the full MAS program
after having finished one or more courses. The MAS can be completed within one year,
or taken over several years.
In addition to the Framework Courses, MAS participants select from different modules
(courses):
http://academy.swisspeace.ch/mas-program/dates-venue/

MA in Refugee Protection and Forced

Migration Studies
Training
from University of London
Registration deadline: 01 Feb 2015 Training date: 16 Mar 2015 to 16 Mar 2017
More Information
The Masters programme is unique in the field in that it is the only MA available to be
taken by distance-learning and also in being the only MA to offer two start dates per year.
It is run by the Refugee Law Initiative, School of Advanced Study, University of London.
Why choose this Masters programme?

The new MA in Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies by distance-learning

enables students to acquire a rigorous legal, practical and theoretical understanding of
refugee protection and forced migration, whilst developing expertise through a choice of
optional modules.
Students hone self-reliance in using and critiquing law, policy and practice in the field,
and learn how to gather, organise and deploy evidence to form balanced judgements and
develop policy recommendations. They complete methodological training in researching
refugees and have the opportunity to develop practical field skills in advocacy,
campaigning and fund-raising.
Core modules are:

An Introduction to Refugee and Forced Migration Studies

Protecting Human Rights, Refugees and Displaced Persons in International Law
Dissertation, including Researching Refugees taught component

The cutting-edge optional modules include:

Securing Refugee Protection in Practice (practical)

Asylum Law in Europe: Towards Regional Harmonisation of International
Protection
Asylum and Refugees in Africa and Latin America: Refugee Protection in the
Global South
Advanced International Refugee Law
Internal Displacement in Law and Policy: War and Beyond
Statelessness, Nationality and the Protection of Stateless Persons
Gender, Sexual Identity and Age in the Refugee Context
Displacement, Healthcare and Humanitarian Action

Designed and run by the academic staff and wide network of experts at the Refugee Law
Initiative, the MA is delivered through the renowned University of London International
Programmes which has over 54,000 students in every corner of the globe studying on
more than 180 different courses.
Why distance learning?
The MA is unique in that it is the first ever postgraduate course on refugees to be offered
by distance-learning. Students study this two-year online programme part-time, from the
comfort of a home computer and accessing the course content through a Virtual Learning
Environment (VLE).
The distance-learning format has various benefits.

Students can flexibly combine postgraduate study with ongoing professional and
domestic commitments. No requirement to travel to London or even be online at
set times.
Students are able to connect with an engaged and experienced cohort of fellow
students all across the world, including students currently working in different
capacities in the field
Students are taught by tutors who are leading experts and/or subject specialists
currently working in academic and practitioner institutions across the globe
Students have maximum flexibility in choosing to enter the programme in one of
two annual in-takes (October and March)

What is the difference between the March and October in-takes?

The March start date is intended to provide an additional element of flexibility to students
on the MA, especially those who may be working alongside their studies, by allowing
study on the programme to be commenced at two points during the year, i.e. March as
well as October.
The only difference between the two start dates is the order in which two core modules
and the two sets of optional modules are taken. Students on the March in-take begin their
studies with the module An Introduction to Refugee and Forced Migration Studies (see
above).
Who is it for?
This programme is designed for those who wish to develop their careers in a range of
professional contexts in the refugee, human rights or humanitarian fields.
This includes those currently working for, or wishing to work for, international agencies
such as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the International
Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Red Cross movement, as well as governmental
bodies and non-governmental organisations.
How to register:
How do I apply?
The next application deadline is 1 February 2015. To find out more or to apply, please
visitwww.londoninternational.ac.uk/refugee-migration

Health in Prisons (HiP) Course

Training

from International Committee of the Red Cross, Johns Hopkins University

Registration deadline: 07 Jun 2015 Training date: 08 Jun 2015 to 12 Jun 2015
Health in Prisonsis a one-week course offered by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg
School of Public Healthin collaboration with the International Committee of the Red
Cross (ICRC).
The course provides public health, medical and nursing professionals with the tools
needed to critically analyze and address the myriad health and human rights issues facing
populations in detention or incarceration. The course is global in scope, covering the
health needs of prison populations through a focus on the organization of prison health
care and multi-disciplinary challenges facing healthcare providers, both in the U.S. and
internationally.
It also covers ethical issues that arise in providing healthcare services to populations in
detention and provides an overview of the main legal instruments, professional codes,
and declarations designed to protect the rights of prisoners, detainees and patients.
The 2015 course topics will include prison health systemsand management structures;
communicable disease control; drug useand substance abuse treatment; mental health
services; health impacts of solitary confinementand disciplinary segregation;specific
health needs of female, youth and aging prison populations*; ethical issues for
healthcare providers*in prisons and detention centers;and the role of public health and
clinical professionals in prison reform.
Course Location:Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
615 N. Wolfe St. Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Course Dates:June 8-12, 2015; 9am-5pm
Course fees:$900 (non-credit option*)
$2,040 (for students seeking academic credit)
Not*e*: A certificate will be awarded to all non-credit participants upon course
completion*
Course fees cover course instruction and materials only. Participants will be responsible
for their own travel, accommodation and living expenses during the course.
Contact:Email Address: helpcour@jhsph.edu
Website: http://www.jhsph.edu/research/centers-and-institutes/center-for-refugee-...

How to register:
Complete the attached application and email to helpcour@jhsph.edu

Masters in Public Health/International

Course in Health Development; Health
Systems Policy and Management track
(MPH/ICHD - general track)
Training
from Royal Tropical Institute
Registration deadline: 10 Feb 2015 Training date: 21 Sep 2015 to 09 Sep 2016
More Information
This course is targeted at those who aspire to management positions in the public health.
The Master of Public Health/International Course in Health Development (MPH/ICHD)
is an annual 12-month MPH programme organized by the Royal Tropical Institute (KIT)
and the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU). Participants can choose from the following
study tracks: Health Systems Policy & Management track, Sexual and Reproductive
Health track, and a HIV and AIDS track.
The MPH is accredited by the Netherlands-Flemish Accreditation Organization (NVAO).

Public health and health care in a changing environment

Health systems in low- and middle-income countries face a wide range of challenges:

inequities in health and health care

the overwhelming problems posed by the HIV pandemic
health sector reforms
epidemiological and demographic transitions with their double burden of disease
new partnerships between donors and other institutions
the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals and what lies beyond
2015
focus on quality of services and evidence-based public health

Providing an effective response to these issues requires well-trained professionals able to

solve complex public health problems systematically and using a multi-sectoral approach.
MPH/ICHD participants have the option choosing between three tracks:

MPH /ICHD Health Systems Policy & Management track

MPH/ICHD Sexual and Reproductive Health track
MPH/ICHD HIV and AIDS track

Objectives
The ICHD/MPH is designed to develop the capacity of senior health managers to use an
integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to address health problems in their country. At the
end of the programme, the public health manager should be able to:

critically analyse the health status of a population and identify health needs
appraise the role of health systems in terms of fundamental goals, functions,
actors and performance
identify priorities and influence effective policy-making and strategic planning
concerning interventions aiming at improving public health, taking into account
scientific evidence and best practice
implement and monitor health interventions by managing human, financial and
logistic resources
work professionally across different sectors, disciplines and institutional levels
with public and private actors, and through advocacy, communication and
networking
identify research needs, commission research, and critically analyse and use
research results
incorporate a pro-poor and equity approach in all actions
continuously examine and critically reflect on own practice and values and adjust
them accordingly

How to register:
http://www.kit.nl/health/training/master-public-health-international-cou...

Apply for the 2015 UNU-IAS Masters

and Doctoral Programmes
Training
from UN University

Registration deadline: 27 Feb 2015 Training date: 01 Sep 2015 to 31 Aug 2017
JAPAN
From 1 December 2014 the United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study
of Sustainability (UNU-IAS) will receive applications for September 2015 admission to
its Master of Science in Sustainability programme and its PhD in Sustainability Science
programme. The application deadlines are 27 February 2015 for the Master's degree
programme, and 30 April 2015 for the doctoral degree programme.
Students accepted for the programmes will benefit from the unique opportunity to study
in Tokyo at a global university within the framework of the United Nations. Both
programmes are intended for recent graduates, professionals and practitioners wishing to
develop an international career through employment in UN agencies, other international
organizations, governments, civil society or the private sector. Enrolled students also will
have the opportunity to obtain a joint diploma offered by UNU-IAS and The University
of Tokyo Graduate School of Frontier Science (UT-GSFS), if they complete additional
requirements.
Those who expect to receive a required degree before September 2015 are also eligible to
apply.
How to register:
Applicants must submit all application documents through the UNU-IAS online
application website. Please visit the UNU-IAS websitefor further details, and contact us
through the online inquiry form if you have any questions.

International Master's Degree in

Conflictology - Discounts and
Scholarships available
Training
from UN Institute for Training and Research
Registration deadline: 01 Jul 2015 Training date: 15 Sep 2015 to 17 Apr 2017
The International Masters Degree in Conflictology presents empirical knowledge and
insight on conflict resolution, transformation, mediation and management, for conflicts of
all importance, be they interpersonal or global. Practitioners and academics from

prestigious universities, the United Nations and peace research institutes guide
participants through the virtual learning environment, enabling them to learn about the
peaceful resolution of conflicts and prepare for professional practice. This programme
trains participants in all applications of conflictology and facilitates the development of
professional projects by giving participants access to the largest network of people
working to promote peace.
Objectives
At the end of the Masters Programme, students will be able to:

Analyse the nature and characteristics of contemporary conflicts at different

levels;
Access information and knowledge to develop efficient intervention programmes;
Synthesise techniques and strategies for non-violent intervention;
Formulate a plan of action for peaceful interventions, both for the prevention of
conflicts and for their resolution;
Lead and facilitate negotiation and mediation processes, at the family,
professional and international levels.

For further information, please visit: http://www.unitar.org/ptp/portfolio-projects/3210

Contact details
Peacekeeping Training Programme United Nations Institute for Training and Research
E-mail: conflictology@unitar.org
How to register:
https://www.unitar.org/ptp/pre-registration

Master of Arts in International Disaster

Psychology

Ongoing course

The University of Denver Graduate School of Professional Psychology is proud to offer

our Master's Program in International Disaster Psychology. This degree is designed for
those who wish to provide, design, or assist in the implementation of effective mental
health and psychosocial services to individuals and communities in the US and globally
who are affected by traumatic events, acute and chronic civil conflict, natural disasters,
and health-related pandemics. Our program is recognized for 'Innovative Graduate
Training' by both the American Psychological Association & the National Council of
Schools in Professional Psychology, and is the first master's program of its kind in the
United States.
Through academic coursework and practical experiences students develop a solid
foundation for knowledge and skills in the mental health field and unique and specific
approaches in the field of international disaster psychology. Students receive essential
opportunities to integrate knowledge with practice in contextually relevant and culturally
competent ways. Internship experiences domestically and abroad, disaster simulation
exercises, and classroom case studies support an integrated training experience helping
students bring a "best practice" model to their work in a variety of psychosocial and
mental health contexts internationally and in the U.S.
Instruction is provided in diverse areas including international disaster psychology,
trauma intervention, disaster mental health, gender-based violence, crisis intervention,
group dynamics, loss and grief, the effects of trauma on life-span development,
psychotherapeutic models, program evaluation and research, global health, and crosscultural foundations. Faculty expertise addresses the full span of mental health and
psychosocial work that is necessary for effective work in this innovative field.
Our graduates work in a variety of professional settings providing direct services to
populations affected by trauma, training and consulting with community, nongovernmental and government agencies to promote psychosocial wellness of affected
populations, developing emergency preparedness and response plans, and monitoring and
evaluating psychosocial interventions. With comprehensive and specialized training in
this emerging field of international disaster psychology, our students are prepared to
make a difference in the world.
How to register:
Accepting applications for fall 2015 consideration. Applications are open until the class is
full. Application information is available at http://www.du.edu/gspp/programs/ma-intldisaster/apply.html
http://www.du.edu/gspp/programs/ma-intl-disaster/apply.html

University of Denver

Graduate School of Psychology

Apply
Admission Procedures
Application Deadline
Accepting applications for fall 2015 consideration. Applications are open until the
class is full.

Application Resources

MAIDP Application Checklist

FAQ - Admissions
FAQ - Online Application

How to Apply
A completed MAIDP application includes:

Online Application
International Students
o Additional documentation is required by the International Student Office.
Essay Responses
o Please respond to essay prompts and upload with online application.
Letters of Recommendation
o 2 letters required; 3 letters strongly encouraged
o It is helpful to have 1 letter speak to academic abilities.
o You will submit referee names and email addresses in the online
application. DU will contact referees directly.
o Please be sure to provide current contact information to avoid any delays
in processing your application.
Official Sealed Transcripts
o 1 official copy required from any institution where 2 or more credits were
earned.

Do not wait for final grades/degrees before sending transcripts; if you are
offered admission, you will submit final transcripts then.
GRE Scores
o To have official scores sent to DU, please use School Code 4842
o General GRE required; GRE psychology subject test optional.
o GRE must have been taken within 5 years of application date.
o Applicants should take the General GRE no later than December of the
year prior to potential enrollment.
o To schedule testing, call 1-800-GRE-CALL or visit GRE website.
o GSPP does not have GRE cutoff scores; we look for baseline scores near
the 50th percentile or higher.
GPA Requirements
o GSPP looks for an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of around a
3.5.
o GSPP reviews each application in its entirety to determine all assets an
applicant brings to the program. Please be sure to highlight your strengths
if your GRE scores/GPA are lower than our baseline scores.
Resume/Curriculum Vita (CV)
o Please detail all relevant experiences in your resume/CV. (Having paid or
volunteer experience providing services to clients having emotional,
behavioral, or developmental disorders is an asset, as well as involvement
with organizations providing emergency and/or disaster relief.
International service learning, study abroad and/or work experiences are
also assets.)
o Upload this document during the online application process.
Prerequisites
o This requirement is for applicants without a BA in psychology (major or
minor).
o The psychology prerequisite can be met through coursework or by
obtaining a score of at least 660 on the psychology subject GRE.
o For applicants WITHOUT a psychology background, you are required to
complete four (4) psychology courses from a regionally accredited
institution, earning a 'B' or better in these classes. Applicants offered
admission should be aware that all psychology classes must be completed
before registration in September.
o We recommend the following foundation courses:
abnormal psychology
child psychology
experimental psychology (requires the student to complete the
content portion of an experimental psychology class [e.g., learning,
perception, cognition, motivation, physiology, and to perform one
or more direct experiments using the scientific method applied to
some empirical question. This second requirement is often met by
taking an experimental lab associated with the course.)
personality theory
statistics
o

TOEFL/IELTS
o Required of all graduate applicants whose native language is not English,
regardless of citizenship status: 550 pBT; 80 iBT; or 6.0 IELTS
Re-Applying for Admission
o Please contact the Admissions Office immediately for assistance.

Review of Applications
In reviewing applications, we are concerned with the quality of the whole application,
evidence of academic ability, quality of work done in the human service role, how
referees view the applicants potential to become a professional psychologist, and how the
applicant presents him or herself in answering questions on the Supplemental
Application. Our aim is to enroll people who have an appreciation of psychology as a
scientifically based discipline and sufficient emotional and social maturity to function
effectively in applied professional work. Even though we do not require an undergraduate
major in psychology, we expect applicants to have knowledge of and curiosity about
psychological theory and issues.
Please contact the Admissions Office with questions by email or phone: 303-871-2908

Post Graduate Academic Programs

(Masters and PhD) in Disaster
Preparedness, Mitigation and
Management
Training
from Asian Institute of Technology
Ongoing course More Information

Academic Programs
Professional Masters Degree Program is a one-year academic program requiring 33
credits including an internship. August and January semesters provide lecture courses
with the summer period reserved for an internship at disaster-related institutions and
working out a project report of mutual interest to the student and the internship provider.
This program is aimed at those who are currently working at disaster-related institutions
and who would like to expand their knowledge base as well as to acquire new skills and
the ability to meet the present and future performance challenges. Candidates for this
program should have completed a bachelors degree and have gained at least 3 years of

work experience in disaster-related areas. Interested students may shift to the regular
masters degree program if they meet its requirements.
Masters Degree Programis 22 months academic program requiring 28 credits of
coursework and 22 credits of masters thesis study. The program is aimed at those who
are looking for a career in disaster preparedness, mitigation and management, and at the
faculty and staff of universities and research institutions. Students are expected to do a
thesis directly related to aspects of natural or human-made disasters in their home
countries. After successfully completing this program, these students may pursue further
studies in the Doctoral Degree Program on Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and
Management.
Doctoral Degree Programis designed for faculty and staff of universities and for senior
staff of government and international agencies. The program requires 18 credits of
coursework and 66 credits of dissertation research study. Students are expected to have
gained a recognized Masters degree in the subject areas relevant to, or related with
disaster preparedness, mitigation and management. Doctoral dissertations are expected to
produce new, regionally relevant findings, solutions, or technologies for disaster
preparedness, mitigation and management problems. The faculty from AIT and
collaborating institutions will jointly supervise doctoral students.
Post-graduate Certificate Programis a one-semester program that spans 15 weeks with
a course load of 12 credits (4 courses of three credits each). This program will be offered
both in January and August semesters. The credits earned in this program can be
transferred to the AIT professional masters or regular masters degree program in
Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management, as well as to programs in other
appropriate fields of study.
ow to register:
Please visit http://www.ait.ac.th/admissions/rp#.VMcOadKUd1A

Requirement
Applicants with engineering, architecture, medicine, natural and social sciences, and
management backgrounds are eligible to apply for this program. Those with backgrounds
in relevant fields of study or work experiences will be given priority for selection.
Please note that admission to AIT requires proof of English language proficiency such as
certificate of English as medium of instruction or test scores of TOEFL, TOEIC, CUTEP, etc. Proof of English may be submitted within a month after the application
deadline.

Application Procedure
On-line application can be made at AIT website. Application forms can also be
downloaded, filled up and sent to AIT by post. Application forms can be found here. For
more information on application requirements and procedures of the Institute, visit the
webpage of the Admissions Office.

Scholarship
A number of scholarships and fellowships are available for this program. Those who wish
to apply for these scholarships must comply with, and complete the requirements as well
as submit their applications before October 15 for the January semester and February 27
for the August semester for maximum consideration of credentials. Click here for more
information on available scholarships and assistantships in AIT.

Tuition and Cost

http://dpmm.ait.ac.th/wp/?page_id=21
http://www.ait.ac.th/admissions/cost.html#.VMcLo9KUd1A

Deadline for application

Applications for admission are accepted on an ongoing basis. To ensure sufficient time
for visa processing and other formalities, applications must reach AIT by November 15
for the January semester and June 15 for the August semester.

Those who wish to avail of scholarships must submit all the

requirements before October 15 for the January semester
and February 27 for the August semester for maximum
consideration of credentials.

MSc Disaster Healthcare

Training
from University of South Wales
Registration deadline: 10 Jul 2015 Training date: 02 Aug 2015 to 01 Jun 2018
More Information

The MSc Disaster Healthcare is a well-established part-time masters programme

delivered over three years via distance learning supplemented with residential summer
schools. The programme has been run successfully for over 10 years with alumni of the
programme now in leadership positions within NGOs, INGOs, defence medical services
and civil protection organisations.
Who can join the programme? We recruit a range of professionals from health care
including, nurses, midwives, physicians, surgeons, paramedics, psychologists and mental
health workers, and managers/logisticians. We usually require a good Bachelors degree,
however, each application is considered on merit and formal qualifications can be waived
in lieu of considerable professional experience in relevant fields.
What will I study? The programme is modular in structure. Each year comprises 60
credits at level 7 (Masters level), equivalent to 30 credits at level 7 in the European Credit
transfer Scheme (ECTS). These credits are divided between individual modules that
cover personal and professional development, public health in disasters, research and
evaluation and reflective practice on work based learning. Each year commences with a
residential summer school that combines field simulation with taught elements. The
summer school alternates between the UK and Finland, where it is hosted by our partner
organisation Hme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK).
Who will teach me?The teaching faculty is drawn from across the globe and lecturers
have first-hand experience of disaster planning, relief and recovery through field
deployments with humanitarian organisations and/or defence medical services.
How will I learn? Following the residential summer schools you return to your home
country and continue your studies via the internet through a dedicated web-portal. Online
teaching methods include on-line discussion forums, collaborative group work and realtime tutor lead seminars.
Year One
Summer School (14 days attendance required).

Personal Preparation for Disasters

Principles and Concepts in Disasters
Protecting Public Health in Disasters

You can exit the course in year one with a Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert).
Year Two
Summer School (14 days attendance required).

Professional Development for Disaster

Evidence-based Practice in Disasters

Promoting Public Health

You can exit the course in year two with a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip).
Year Three
Summer School (14 days attendance required).

Professional Practice in Disasters

Researching and Evaluating Disasters

How to register:
Candidates need to apply to the University of South Wales directly by following this link
and creating an on-line application account
http://myfuture.southwales.ac.uk/users/sign_in
Once an application is made it will be reviewed by the programme admission tutor. There
may be a request for confirmation of qualifications, proficiency in English etc. Once all
information has been supplied, a decision will be made and communicated to you via email.
If you have individual questions you need answering please contact Jeff Evans, Award
Leader MSc Disaster Healthcare, University of South Wales on
jeff.evans@southwales.ac.uk

Executive Master in Humanitarian

Operations and Supply Chain
Management (MASHOM)
Training
from Universit della Svizzera italiana
Registration deadline: 08 Mar 2015 Training date: 11 Apr 2015 to 17 Sep 2016
More Information
The Master of Advanced Studies in Humanitarian Operations and Supply Chain
Management (MASHOM) is a project based, part-time executive program created
exclusively for humanitarian professionals. It seeks to complement and enhance the
knowledge base and practical skills of practitioners in humanitarian logistics and
management. Students attend 12 courses in 7 blocks of one-week sessions over the
duration of 18 months.

MASHOM is designed for humanitarian organizations and the focus of the program is
on projects. In teams of four, participants take the lessons learned in class and
immediately apply them to solve real world challenges faced by their organizations.
In addition to the masters degree, participants earn a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
certification, qualifying them to manage process improvement projects.
How to register:
Please find all necessary information and application forms here:
http://www.mashom.usi.ch/application