Overview

Kent State University's Bachelor of Science in Peace and Conflict Studies provides students with an in-depth understanding of the causes, dynamics, and resolution of conflicts at all levels, from local communities to global arenas.

The Peace and Conflict Studies degree from Kent State University emphasizes practical approaches to conflict management, peacebuilding, and social justice, offering students tools to address issues such as violence, inequality, and human rights.

Through interdisciplinary coursework and hands-on experiences, the B.S. in Peace and Conflict Studies prepares graduates for careers in conflict resolution, diplomacy, humanitarian work, and advocacy, as well as for advanced studies in related fields.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Demonstrate the research and analytical skills that will be useful while working in the field of peace studies and conflict management.

Analyze the dynamics of social conflicts and apply the principles of nonviolent theory and practice in order to wage conflict constructively to bring about social or political change.

Utilize conflict management and peace-building skills and knowledge to effectively develop, teach and/or implement approaches to preventing, managing and resolving conflicts.

Demonstrate an ability to identify and analyze the cultural dimensions of conflicts and conflict management.

Describe and interpret the roles that gendered power dynamics play in conflicts and conflict management.

Demonstrate a broad grounding in the field of peace and conflict studies by being able to explain the historical evolution of the field, by identifying and analyzing a full range of conflict dynamics and by designing constructive and appropriate intervention tactics and strategies.

Demonstrate an ability to explain the main theories on causes, expression and consequences of international conflicts, and comparatively evaluate different mechanisms of prevention, management and resolution of international conflicts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Conflict Management

Gender, Power and Conflict

Nonviolence: Theory and Practice

Conflict Theory

International Conflict Resolution

Internship in Peace and Conflict Studies

Reconciliation Versus Revenge: Transitional Justice

Mediation: Theory and Training

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A copy of your Passport Biographical Page.

English Language Proficiency scores

Secondary School Graduation Certificate/Diploma/Attending Certificate (Certified English translation and original language).

Secondary School Transcripts/detailed mark sheets (Certified English translation and original language).

Financial guarantee (bank statements) that show sufficient funds to cover educational and living expenses.

Kent State Affidavit of Financial Support is required when you are funded by a sponsor(s). For example: parent, sibling, relative, friend, government, organization or institute/school.

Financial documents are only required after acceptance.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23690 USD / year

≈ 23690 USD / year
Out-of-State

23690 USD / year

≈ 23690 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13466 USD / year

≈ 13466 USD / year

Living costs

Kent

United States

1036 - 1710 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Kent

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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