Conflict Resolution

Learn. Engage. Transform.

Conflict resolution is a skillset used to analyze conflict by uncovering the underpinnings of conflict dynamics in a wide variety of settings and scales. The Conflict Resolution program at Portland State offers bachelor's and master's degrees in conflict resolution, as well as graduate certificates.

What Our Students are Saying

In our programs, you'll develop perspectives and gain skills to defuse and de-escalate destructive conflicts that arise among individuals, groups, and countries, and learn to design and implement peacebuilding strategies to foster and institutionalize sustainable peace.