Prepares students to effectively manage conflict and promote positive interactions in educational and youth-centered settings. Through coursework in human development, peace education, restorative justice, and cultural dynamics, students develop practical skills to support constructive dialogue and problem-solving. Whether pursuing careers in non-profits, teaching, juvenile justice, counseling, or community programs, graduates will be equipped to create supportive learning environments and apply practices that strengthen relationships and improve outcomes for young people.

At least eight credits of the minor courses must be unique to the Conflict Resolution Education minor and not applied toward any other major, minor, certificate, or concentration. Students must achieve a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the coursework applied to the minor. For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors

Banner Code: CNRE

Degree Requirements

Total credits: 15

Core Courses (9 credits)

CONF 300Conflict Resolution Techniques and Practice3
CONF 408Global Peace Education3
SEED 440Human Development, Learning, and Teaching3

Supporting Courses (6 credits) 

Select two (2) of the following courses:6
Culture, Identity, and Conflict (Mason Core)
Interpersonal Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Dialogue and Difference
Community Engagement and Collaborative Problem Solving
Restorative Justice
Youth and Conflict
Mediating Conflict
Building Peace in Divided Societies
Teaching History and Social Science in the Secondary School
Young Adult Literature in Multicultural Settings (Mason Core)
Teaching and Learning Difficult Histories
LGBTQ Issues in Education
Creating Advocacy with Adolescent Learners
Foundations of Secondary Education
Total Credits6