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Transform Conflict into Opportunity
Conflicts can be messy, violent, and destructive, but they also present opportunities for positive change by disturbing the status quo. At the Department of Conflict Resolution, we prepare students to transform disagreements into dialogue, tension into collaboration, and challenges into prospects for growth. Whether you are passionate about resolving conflicts within organizations, building peaceful communities, breaking down barriers among humans and nations, or promoting global understanding, our programs integrate theory, practice, and research to equip you with the knowledge and skills to lead with empathy and courage. Discover how you can make conflict work for people, not against them.
Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis
The 69-credit hour Ph.D. program prepares you for careers as an advanced practitioner or educator, with four optional concentration areas to choose from. For maximum flexibility, the degree is offered in both residential and structure distance learning formats.
Residential Institute
Held during the winter semester, this three-day residency is designed to immerse you in an essential academic and professional experience. The event features focused classes, dedicated advising sessions, and invaluable peer mentorship. While mandatory for all current students, we also encourage our DCRS alumni and those in the dissertation stage to attend for ongoing professional development.
We believe that the best learning happens through collaboration. At the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies, our students and faculty are partners in the "scholarship of engagement," applying classroom theory and research to real-world social problems alongside community and organizational partners. See the breadth of our applied research and practice through our active Working Groups below.
- Africa Working Group
- Conflict Resolution Community of Practice Working Group
- Latin America and Caribbean Working Group
- Peace and Conflict Resolution Education Working Group
- The Social Justice Roundtable
- Sustainable Development Working Group
Dive into the academic contributions of our alumni. Review the extensive collection of Dissertations and Theses completed by students in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies to see the depth of research in our field.
Peace and Conflict Studies is committed to interdisciplinary explorations of conflict resolution, peace building, humanitarian assistance, and other mechanisms that seek to prevent and control violence. PCS is also interested in articles focusing on social change and nonviolence, including such areas as sustainable development, reflective practice, action research, human rights, and intercultural relations.
Student Resource Hub
Need quick access to essential academic tools? Our Student Resource Hub is your one-stop shop for all course schedules, degree plans, practicum handbooks, and dissertation forms. Find everything you need to successfully navigate your program and stay on track for graduation.
