Student-centered and learner-driven.
Graduate education at the IIRP will help you maximize the power of relationships, manage conflict and guide organizational change. Each course convenes a learning community, where you will engage with the subject matter, fellow students and faculty. Our students find their graduate experiences useful and meaningful in their daily lives: your knowledge and competency will grow throughout your studies.
We now offer the option to complete your degree fully online!
- Blended and online coursework geared toward working professionals allows you to study where you live and work.
- Tailor your plan of study to meet your learning goals.
A bachelor's degree or equivalent is required for all our academic programs.
Graduate Certificate in Restorative Practices
This program will help you establish a firm understanding of how restorative practices works to distinguish yourself as a practitioner in your setting.
Four courses:
- Two required courses and two electives.
- You may complete your certificate within a year.
All courses taken for the Certificate can be applied toward a Master of Science degree after completion.
Master of Science in Restorative Practices
This advanced degree will prepare you to make systemic changes in your work environment and community.
Ten courses:
- Four required courses and six electives.
- Supported by faculty and fellow students, course assignments help you put your learning into practice.
Most students complete the program in two to three years.
Thesis Option
Students in our Master of Science degree program who wish to expand knowledge of restorative practices by conducting original research may choose the Thesis Option. Students will identify a faculty chair and design relevant research that can be completed in conjunction with, or after the conclusion of, the Master of Science degree program.
