The Conflict and Resolution Studies Program offers both a Minor and a Concentration which provide interdisciplinary and international perspectives on the causes of conflict and the possibilities of resolution. Courses in the program offer theoretical insights into the causes of conflict-some positive and creative but far too many tragically destructive. The program courses embrace the study of interpersonal, intergroup, and societal conflicts in different cultures across the world. Exploration of resolution strategies, ethical and social justice issues, and leadership qualities are features of the program. The minor provides interested students with the opportunity to explore the area of Conflict and Resolution in greater depth than the concentration.
Conflict & Resolution Studies Snapshot
Sample Graduate Programs
- Notre Dame Kroc Institute of Peace Studies in the Keogh School of Global Affairs
- George Washington University Elliot School of International Affairs
- University of Salisbury Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution
- GSPIA at University of Pittsburgh
- George Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security, and Justice in Belfast, Ireland
- MA and PhD with fellowships and stipends
Sample Careers
- Political affairs specialist with mediation skills in local, state, or federal offices specializing in health, public relations, policy development, or negotiations
- Public relations: client satisfaction
- Crisis aversion for industry, hospitals, insurers
- Lawyer: civil, family, federal court, non-profit
- Mediator: personal, local, national, international conflict transformation
Beyond the Classroom
Students have a wide array of opportunities for research, internships, conferences, and networking beyond the classroom that gives them the advantage to prepare for life after W&J.
Conflict & Resolution Studies Faculty
Elizabeth Bennett, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair of Psychology
Richard Easton, M.A.
English Professor Emeritus, Founder and Director of Conflict and Resolution Studies
Steven Malinak, Ph.D.
Professor of Chemistry; Associate Dean for Academic AffairsConflict & Resolution Studies Events
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