Welcome to the Department of Conflict Resolution, Human Security and Global Governance
If you value practical experience, civic responsibility and academic excellence we invite you to explore our internationally-ranked graduate programs and pioneering work of our faculty and research centers.
Academic Programs
Graduate Programs
- Conflict Resolution (MA)
- Conflict Resolution Accelerated BA to MA (exclusively for UMass undergrads)
- Conflict Resolution (graduate certificate) in person study
- Conflict Resolution (graduate certificate) online study (hybrid option)
- Global Governance and Human Security (MA)
- Global Governance and Human Security (PhD)
- International Relations (MA)
- International Relations Accelerated BA to MA (exclusively for UMass undergrads)
Undergraduate Programs
About Our Department
Want to improve the planet and help communities? We can help.
Learn to manage conflict, build security, and govern local and global organizations through our programs. Collaborate with our faculty who are internationally-recognized scholars and practitioners in fields spanning conflict resolution, human security and global governance. More about our research areas
Take a Class
Start earning credits by taking a class as a non-degree student. This allows you to assess the content and structure of the program before applying. These graduate-level credits can transfer to one of our graduate degrees (restrictions apply).
About Taking a Class
This is a great way to "sample" the programs before applying and evaluate whether it meets your goals and interests. You must have a bachelor's degree to enroll and if you earn a B or better, and are later admitted to one of the degree programs listed below, the credits will count towards degree (maximum of 6 credits allowed).
- Conflict Resolution MA
- Conflict Resolution graduate certificate (in person, online, hybrid)
- Global Governance and Human Security MA
- International Relations MA
Visit the Bursar’s website to research costs. All courses are subject to regular session rate and New England regional rate is not applicable for non-degree students.
Please visit the Registrar's website for more information regarding non-degree registration or contact conresglobal@umb.edu.
Course Options for Take a Class
Following are examples of courses that may be offered. Check back in November for spring 2024 options or contact conresglobal@umb.edu for more information.
Classes are 3-credits unless otherwise noted
- Issues In World Politics
- Negotiation (offered online and in person)
- Intro to Conflict Resolution Theory (offered online and in person)
- Theories of International Relations
- Global Health and Development
- Global Governance
- Advanced Negotiation & Mediation: Nonviolent Action: Asynchronous/Online Course
- Gender and Human Security
- International Development
- Mediation/Court Internship (6 credits)
Summer Programs
Summer Programs
We offer academically rich summer programs focusing on Community Peace Building and Conflict Transformation Across Borders where you can earn up to 6 credits towards a master's degree. There are no prerequisites for these programs and advanced undergraduates will be considered. Contact conresglobal@umb.edu for more info.
Transform Learning into Action
Our centers and projects conduct innovative research and provide students with opportunities to gain hands on skills.
Resources
Accelerated Master’s Programs (AMP)
Earn a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in as little as five years.