MA Peace and Conflict Studies - Applied Conflict Transformation

Course Overview This Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies prepares students to become professional peace practitioners equipped to promote social justice and peaceful change in local and international contexts. The program offers a multidisciplinary curriculum that blends rigorous academic study with hands-on experiential learning and practical skill development. Students learn from leading experts at one of the oldest and most renowned peace studies institutions, located at the historic epicenter of student activism at Kent State University. Key Program Highlights Hands-on experiential learning with a strong focus on developing advanced practical skills like mediation, conflict analysis, and project management Study abroad opportunity in Rwanda to examine post-genocide reconstruction and contemporary environmental challenges Learn from leading faculty experts alongside a diverse cohort of dedicated students from around the world Training in leadership and career planning specifically tailored for employment as a peace practitioner or researcher Study at a renowned 'living memorial' institution with a profound historical legacy and commitment to peacebuilding