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Answer the Call to Lead Change
With ideological extremes hardening and conflicts raging, the world needs ethical, strategic peacebuilders now more than ever. The MA in Peace and Conflict Studies from the School of Peace and Conflict Studies at Kent State University equips you with the expertise and courage to answer this call. If you envision a career driving positive, real-world change – whether in your local community, or overseas - we invite you to apply and embark on this life-changing journey.
Two Concentrations and a Dual Degree Option
The MA includes two concentrations: Peace, Conflict and Development, is more orientated to examining the international dimensions of peace and conflict. Applied Conflict Transformation is more focused on conflict at the individual, community, and organizational level. We also offer a Graduate Certificate in Leading Through Challenge, jointly delivered with the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship; and a Dual Degree that allows you to complete both the MA in Peace and Conflict Studies and the MA in Business Administration.
At SPCS we are committed to helping changemakers develop the skills needed to advance peace in a complex world. Students learn a wide range of skills, including:
Kent State University holds a profound place in history, known worldwide for the tragedy of May 4, 1970, when four students lost their lives protesting the Vietnam War. The School of Peace and Conflict Studies evolved from the Center for Peaceful change that was created in 1971 as a “living memorial” to the students killed on May 4. The School of Peace and Conflict Studies honors this legacy, equipping students with the knowledge and courage to build a more just world. Our mission is to create a global community of scholars and practitioners who work collaboratively to tackle the most pressing challenges in peace and conflict, and to foster sustainable peace at all levels of society.
Immerse Yourself in Rigorous Scholarship and Real-World Expertise
Our faculty are not only scholars but also seasoned practitioners in the field of peace and conflict who work in a wide range of areas, including: mediation and negotiation; international conflict resolution, peacekeeping, and post-conflict peacebuilding; the environmental dimensions of peace and conflict; gender, gender identity and the dynamics of direct and structural violence; the arms trade and arms control; the inter-relationship between new and emerging technologies and conflict; organizational conflict and conflict resolution; social equity and democratic participation; and social movements and nonviolent strategies. This diverse expertise ensures a curriculum that is both academically rigorous and rich in practical application.
Learn more today: https://www.kent.edu/spcs/faculty-and-staff
The journey to becoming a peacebuilder with Kent State begins with your application. We encourage prospective students to apply early to secure their place and funding opportunities. The deadline for applications is April 15th for international students and July 1st for domestic students. Funding opportunities, including graduate assistantships are highly competitive and offer not only tuition coverage but also a stipend. For further details on entry requirements and how to apply, see: https://www.kent.edu/spcs/peace-and-conflict-studies-ma
