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Peace and Conflict Studies

UMass Lowell's interdisciplinary Peace and Conflict Studies program addresses the causes of conflict and methods to build peace.

Undergraduate and graduate students explore methods for promoting social justice, participating in advocacy work, causes of conflict and violence, approaches to resolve conflicts and violence, and practices to transform conflict.

UMass Lowell is the only university in New England to offer both an undergraduate major and a Master of Arts in in Peace and Conflict Studies and one of the few universities in the country where students can earn both a B.A. and M.A. in Peace and Conflict Studies in as little as five years.

Why Choose the Peace & Conflict Studies Program at UMass Lowell?

  • Learn more about what the Peace & Conflict Studies Program has to offer you from students, faculty and staff.

Meet Our Students & Alumni

Jenna Kapp '19 Peace and Conflict Studies

Peace and Conflict Studies major Jenna Kapp has taken advantage of nearly every opportunity that’s come her way on campus. Now she’s finding more abroad.

Read More About Jenna Kapp
I’ve tried to make the most of my opportunities at UMass Lowell. I love this university and all these things I get to do.