The Online Master’s in Peace and Conflict Studies Program at UNCG provides high-quality, professional training in multiple conflict intervention and prevention skills such as mediation, negotiation, facilitation, restorative practices, violence prevention, and collaborative problem-solving. Students get a professional education in conflict transformation and peace building, and gain a systematic perspective on the challenges facing individuals, families, organizations, and communities, both locally and globally.
The Online Master’s in Peace and Conflict Studies Student Experience
The Online Master’s in Peace and Conflict Studies Program uses an interdisciplinary, critical, and social justice approach to conflict theory, peace studies, research, and practice. The program promotes a systemic and critical perspective to the challenges facing individuals, families, organizations and communities in both a global and local analytical and practical perspective.
Courses are designed not only for aspiring conflict professionals but also for students in other programs looking to enhance their skills through conflict and peace electives.
The fully-online degree offers asynchronous classes to meet the demands of a working student anywhere in the world. The Master’s in Peace and Conflict Studies degree focuses on resolving the challenges faced by individuals or professional, organizational, and community groups. These may include:
- Diversity
- Human rights
- Social justice.
After Graduating with a Master’s in Peace and Conflict Studies
This degree Prepares graduates for careers in fields such as:
- Mediation
- Education
- Negotiation
- Violence intervention
- Collaborative problem solving.
Graduates may also work in positions such as:
- Mediator
- Conciliator
- Negotiator
- Restorative justice facilitator
- Diplomat/peacemaker
- Educator
- Trainer or dialogue facilitator
- Legal or criminal justice reform professional
- Law enforcement
- Peacebuilding professional
- Business/nonprofit program management.
Information about an Online Master’s in Peace and Conflict Studies
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