International Institute for Restorative Practices
Social science field
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The International Institute for Restorative Practices Graduate School (IIRP) is a private graduate school located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It is the world's first accredited graduate school specializing exclusively in the study, research, and teaching of restorative practices.[1] The institution's mission is to strengthen relationships, support communities, influence social change, and broaden the field of restorative practices.[1]
 International Institute for Restorative Practices on Main Street in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania | |
| Type | Private university |
|---|---|
| Established | 1977 |
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| President | Linda J. Kligman |
| Students | 383 |
| Location | , , United States |
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Academics
The IIRP offers a Master of Science in Restorative Practices.[1] The 30-credit degree program includes optional specializations in Community Engagement and Education, as well as a Thesis Option for students interested in conducting original research.[1]
Additionally, the graduate school offers 12-credit Graduate Certificates in:
- Restorative Practices.[1]
- Relational Facilitation for Healing Trauma.[1]
- Change Implementation in Organizations and Social Systems.[1]
Courses are delivered across three academic terms through online, blended, and individualized independent study modalities.[1]
Campus and Accreditation
The IIRP campus, administrative offices, and library are situated in the historic district of downtown Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.[1] The institution is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), with its accreditation most recently reaffirmed in 2025.[1]