Bachelor's in Peace and Conflict Studies

FULLY ONLINE PROGRAM AVAILABLE

Learn More

The Bachelor’s in Peace and Conflict Studies Program at UNCG takes a dynamic and interdisciplinary approach to the study of peace and the practice of conflict management, resolution, and transformation. Undergraduates will gain an understanding of peace science and peace scholarship while actively engaged in their communities’ proactively transforming conflict.

The degree has two modes of delivery, online and on campus. The fully online program uses asynchronous online instruction.

Bachelor’s in Peace and Conflict Studies Program Distinctions

The Bachelor’s in Peace and Conflict Studies program has several foci. These include:

• Fostering interdisciplinary collaboration
• Striving for positive peace
• Maintaining patience in the long-term philosophy of conflict transformation
• Building evidence-based skills in conflict management and resolution
• Engaging actively in the community
• Pursuing peace research and praxis
• Maintaining critical pedagogy and scholarship
• Empowering social and ecological sustainability
• Honoring equity and justice.

Bachelor’s in Peace and Conflict Studies Student Experience

Students in the Peace and Conflict Studies program are part of an interdisciplinary program that empowers students to explore issues like social justice, human rights, community advocacy, and global peace building. Expert faculty guide students, who will graduate with critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex, real-life challenges.

• Students will gain perspective on the challenges facing individuals, families, organizations, communities, and social and political systems.
• Study abroad is encouraged. Locations include to Germany, Northern Ireland/United Kingdom, Sweden, South Africa, Australia, and Denmark.
• Students are exposed to an array of techniques and strategies for nonviolent, constructive solutions to conflicts that arise in personal, professional, organizational, and community environments.
• Community engagement is a large part of the program.
• A practicum allows students to gain hands-on experience in peace and conflict practice.
• Students become well-versed in multiple conflict prevention and intervention skills. These include mediation, negotiation, conflict transformation, violence intervention, and collaborative problem-solving.

After Graduating with a bachelor’s in Peace and Conflict Studies

Graduates of this program may work in positions or fields such as:

• Mediator, conciliator, or negotiator
• Restorative justice practitioner
• Diplomat/peacemaker
• Peacebuilding professional
• Educator, trainer, or dialogue facilitator
• Community building/organizing
• Legal or criminal justice reform
• Law enforcement
• Medical or health care
• Business or non-profit program management

Bachelor’s in Peace and Conflict Studies Online Program

The Peace & Conflict Studies Online Program is a 14-week long semester, using asynchronous online instruction that can be completed 100% online. Students in the online program develop skills to create peace that builds supportive communities – an interdisciplinary, critical, social justice approach to conflict theory, peace studies, research, and practice.

• Fully online
• Interdisciplinary program for those with 30+ transferable semester hours of college credit
• High-quality, professional training in conflict transformation, resolution, and management
• Gain hands-on experience in engaged research or entry-level practice with required practicum
• Degree is in high demand in business, health, education, and nonprofit settings