School of Peace & Conflict Studies

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Understanding, Imagining, and Practicing Peaceful Change

A Living Memorial to May 4, 1970

Understanding, Imagining, and Practicing Peaceful Change

A Living Memorial to May 4, 1970

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A Living Memorial to May 4, 1970

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May 4 Information

Welcome to the School of Peace and Conflict Studies, where we are dedicated to developing in our students the knowledge and skills to bring about positive peaceful change.

As a hub for academic excellence and research in the field of conflict resolution and peace studies, we invite you to explore our diverse programs and join us in shaping a better future.

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We look forward to seeing our new and returning students in the Fall, and wish you a good summer.

What You Can Do With SPCS

Bachelor of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies

Student can earn a Bachelor of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies through SPCS.

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Negotiation, Mediation and Conflict Management minor

Negotiation, Mediation and Conflict Management minor

Effective Fall 2025, SPCS is offering a minor in Negotiation, Mediation and Conflict Management. (This is replacing our Peace and Conflict Studies minor.)

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Environment, Peace and Justice Minor

Environment, Peace and Justice Minor

SPCS offers an interdisciplinary minor in Environment, Peace & Justice.

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3+3 Law School Program (PACS BA + JD)

3+3 Law School Program (PACS BA + JD)

The Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) major is now part of �þ��ҹ��ӰԺ��ѹۿ� State’s 3+3 Law School Program, which allows students to complete both their bachelor's degree and a law degree in six years.

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Combined B.A./M.A. Program

Combined B.A./M.A. Program

SPCS allows exceptional students to start their MA while finishing their BA in Peace and Conflict Studies.

Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies

Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies

SPCS offers a masters degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, with concentrations in Applied Conflict Transformation and Peace, Conflict and Development.

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Leading Through Challenge Graduate Certificate

Leading Through Challenge Graduate Certificate

SPCS has partnered with the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship to offer the Leadership Through Challenge Graduate Certificate.

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Dual Degree Program - MA and MBA

Dual Degree Program - MA and MBA

Students can complete a dual degree program with the M.A. degree in Peace and Conflict Studies and the Master of Business Administration degree

Our Historical Legacy

Famous not only for the violent conflict of May 4th, �þ��ҹ��ӰԺ��ѹۿ� State is now also well-known for its academic study of peace, constructive conflict management, and the prevention of violence.

Undergraduate Program

SPCS offers a BA in Peace & Conflict Studies, as well as minors in Peace & Conflict Studies, and Environment, Peace & Justice. Our popular Intro to Conflict Management course fulfills both �þ��ҹ��ӰԺ��ѹۿ� Core and diversity requirements, and teaches valuable skills for students in any major.
Graduate Programs

At the graduate level SPCS now offers a Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies. SPCS faculty also teach courses in the Conflict Analysis and Management concentration of the graduate program in Political Science. Peace and Conflict Studies graduate-level courses are also included in the Leading Through Challenge Graduate Certificate program offered by the College of Business.
What Can I Do with a PACS Degree?

Our alumni are employed in a variety of fields which include mediation, human resources, law, social work and counseling, nonprofit management, social services, government, education and training, community organizing and activism, business, and finance.
May 4th Legacy Scholarships

The May 4th Legacy Scholarship Program provides four scholarships to be given to students majoring in our Peace and Conflict Studies program, in honor of the four students killed on May 4, 1970.
Highlights of the Global Peace Education Conference in Rwanda - July 11-13, 2023

In July 2023, School of Peace and Conflict Studies faculty and students, as well as other members of the �þ��ҹ��ӰԺ��ѹۿ� State community and local educators, traveled to Kigali, Rwanda to participate in the “Peace Education in an Era of Crisis” conference.

Contact Us

Email: spcs@kent.edu
Phone: 330-672-3143
Fax: 330-672-0668

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The SPCS Listserv sends out periodic emails about jobs, internships, news and events related to conflict management and social change. Sign up to join the listerv.

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