Build a career on turning conflict into collaboration.
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Turn the skills you build into a career in conflict resolution, peace building, and mediation. Participate in internships, fellowships, research projects, and paid opportunities that give you practical experience in the field. Competitive funding programs support independent research and applied learning, helping you develop skills, grow your professional network, and confidently advance in your career.
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I chose this program because it aligns with my undergraduate and associate's degrees in human services. I feel fulfilled when I help people and I believe this degree will give me a set of skills that will enable me to help people on a deeper level. I’m learning new skills and concepts, and I am always applying things I’ve learned in the program to aspects of my job when I am working with clients or with co-workers and management.Tess M.
I chose this program because of my interest in studying conflict resolution. Currently I'm in my second semester and I could not be happier with my decision. The way the classes are set up and the guidance from the professors have been extremely helpful. Especially since I've been out of formal classes for 10 years.Andrea M.
The Conflict Resolution MA program has strengthened my skills with deescalation and resolve disputes while deepening my commitment to research, community advocacy, and public policy. Conflict Resolution helps me in my current role daily by applying mediation tactics, negotiation skills, and peace-building knowledge to help deescalate the difficult financial, academic, and policy conflicting communications that occur daily.Makia L.
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Application Fee: The nonrefundable application fee is $75. UMass Boston alumni and current students that plan to complete degree requirements prior to graduate enrollment can submit the application without paying the application fee.
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Program Cost Information: Significant on-campus tuition discounts are available to residents of Massachusetts, the other New England states, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. For more detailed information on costs, visit the Bursar's website to learn more about Regular Session Tuition & Fees for in person courses and Special Price Tuition & Fees for online courses. Please refer to Financial Aid for more information.
International: Please visit the International Graduate Applicants if applicable.
Applicants must meet general graduate admission requirements in addition to the following program-specific requirements:
Please visit the International Graduate Applicants page if applicable.
Internship (3 to 6 Credits)
Electives (15 to 21 Credits)
Complete five to seven electives (depending on number of credits needed to meet the 36 required credits for the program) from any graduate courses in the Department of Conflict Resolution, Human Security, and Global Governance. Courses from other departments and institutions may be accepted with approval of the graduate program director.
Capstone (3 to 6 Credits)
Complete one of the options below. All options require CONRES 693 – Capstone Seminar – 3 Credit(s)
Integrative Paper Option
Master's Project Option
Complete six credits.
Master's Thesis Option
For more information on curriculum, including course descriptions and degree requirements, visit the Academic Catalog.
Complete 36 credits from ten to twelve courses including three required courses, one internship course, five to seven electives, and a capstone requirement.
Attend 10 colloquia (4 are offered each semester).
Capstone: Students must complete a master’s thesis, master’s project, or participate in an intensive integrative seminar.
Statute of limitations: Five years
Graduate Program Director Karen Ross
karen.ross@umb.edu
(617) 287-7489
Department of Conflict Resolution, Human Security, and Global Governance
conresglobal@umb.edu
Start building your professional network through internships, jobs, and research opportunities. All incoming students are automatically enrolled in two email digests, one focused on internships, fellowships, and events, and the other sharing job openings, helping you tap into the community’s network right away. Competitive funding programs help you gain experience that strengthens your career readiness. Students also have access to initiatives like Beacon2Beacon, a mediation team serving the UMass Boston community, where you can apply conflict resolution skills in real situations.
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