Outcomes

Human Security and Peacebuilding Program Learning Outcomes

Apply a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to the HSPB field of study and practice.
Examine and situate one’s own personal beliefs.
Demonstrate openness to ideas and actions.
Evaluate evidence, its sources, meanings and intentions.
Identify, select, and sort relevant information in order to be able to describe, draw inferences, synthesize and validate that information.
Identify and explain the ethical dimensions of professional conduct and practice.
Critically reflect on the impacts and consequences of decisions and resulting actions.

Articulate ideas and arguments effectively in oral and written formats.
Demonstrate competence in interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.
Critically analyze the influence of new, emergent and collaborative technologies on the HSPB field of practice.
Select and employ different communication mediums based on assessment of situation and context.

Illustrate the use and limitations of knowledge and theory in the field to professional HSPB practice.
Identify and explain the core concepts and constructs of research.
Contribute to knowledge in the field of study or practice using systematic and recognized research design and methods.
Critically evaluate the rigour and validity of information and academic materials.
Recognize gaps in professional knowledge and seek out information to address deficiencies.

Identify, analyze and evaluate threats to human security, peacebuilding and development in conflict and post-conflict contexts.
Compare and apply an inter-disciplinary range of theories related to human security and peacebuilding.
Analyze conflict contexts to support societies and structures in their processes on conflict transformation and sustainable development.
Analyze and explain the dynamics of actors involved in human security, peacebuilding and development.
Compare and critique strategies and frameworks for advancing human security and peacebuilding in conflict and post-conflict contexts.
Evaluate the application of conflict-sensitive programming frameworks in different conflict and post-conflict contexts.
Analyze and evaluate the legal contexts, norms and values relevant to different fields of conflict management practice.
Identify and explain the ethical dimensions of professional conduct and practice.
Appraise working conditions and design strategies for self-care, safety and security.

Generate strategic plans, operational programs, and associated projects for advancing human security, demonstrating attention to both short- and long-term needs of an affected population and surrounding communities.
Demonstrate advanced problem solving, facilitation, co-ordination and communication skills appropriate to complex and multi-cultural environments.
Analyze past, present, and emerging structures and institutions in a systematic manner to assess and identify capacities and needs.
Select and apply conflict-sensitive intervention frameworks and tools in an ethical and professional manner.
Select, compare and utilize stakeholder mapping tools to support the designs of interventions promoting human security and peacebuilding.
Compare and appraise tools and approaches to program and project monitoring and evaluation.
Integrate social media and media strategies into communication strategies to advance human security and peacebuilding goals.