该专业课程通过整合冲突分析和解决理论，研究和实践技巧，为学生提供实践和进一步的学术工作的准备。参加者研究该领域的理论，方法和道德观点，并将这些知识应用到实验室模拟和研讨会，实习和现场实践中。毕业生在各种环境中工作，在这些环境中解决冲突很有用，并且利益集团与当前和新出现的公共政策发生冲突。例如，企业，工会，政府机构，宗教团体，法院系统，教育机构，社区中心，国际救济和发展组织以及咨询公司。该33项信贷专业计划为学生提供了实践和进一步的学术工作的准备，以促进和平与便利解决冲突。我们的校友在政府机构，国际和平建设
This professional program prepares students for practice and further academic work by integrating conflict analysis and resolution theory, research, and practical techniques. Participants study the theory, methods, and ethical perspectives of the field, and apply this knowledge in laboratory simulations and workshops, internships, and field practice. Graduates work in a variety of settings where conflict resolution is useful and interest groups are in conflict with current and emergent public policy. Examples are businesses, unions, government agencies, religious groups, court systems, educational institutions, community centers, international relief and development organizations, and consulting firms.This 33-credit professional program prepares students for practice and further academic work to promote peace and facilitate conflict resolution. Our alumni work in government agencies, international peacebuilding, humanitarian and development organizations, private businesses, unions, community centers, educational institutions and other settings where conflict analysis and resolution skills are in demand. Students study theory, methods and ethical perspectives of the peace and conflict studies field and apply this knowledge in simulations, workshops, field practice, and internships. Students may enter the MS program in either the fall or the spring. Students can study either part-time or full-time, with many classes offered online.