人类的需求取决于和平。有证据表明，和平的变革手段比暴力更为有效和可持续。我们还知道，缔造和平不再是政府的专属省。社区和公民现在正在积极参与建立和平。IPCR在缓解冲突和建设和平方面处于创新研究和实践的前沿。我们的教职员工和学生经常一起开展能够改变弱势群体生活的项目。IPCR计划需要39个学分的研究生课程工作，并且可以在两年（全日制）或六年（非全日制）内完成课程。该课程通过提供多样化的课程而与众不同，涵盖了从战后艺术中的艺术作用到处理过去的记忆再到在脆弱国家中应对暴力极端主义等各个方面。
Humanity's needs are predicated on peace. Evidence shows that peaceful means of change are more effective and sustainable than violence. We also know that peacemaking is no longer the exclusive province of governments. Communities and citizens are now actively engaged in peacemaking. IPCR stands at the leading edge of innovative research and practice in conflict mitigation and peacebuilding. Our faculty and students often work together on projects that make a difference in the lives of vulnerable peoples. The IPCR program requires 39 credit hours of graduate coursework and a capstone that can be completed in two years (full-time) or up to six years (part-time). The curriculum distinguishes itself by offering diverse courses that cover everything from the role of art in post-war healing to dealing with memories of the past to countering violent extremism in fragile states.