We believe that even the world’s most destructive conflicts can be resolved to create a more peaceful future. With a bachelor’s degree or minor in Conflict Resolution from Portland State University, you will be able to participate and contribute to this important work locally and globally.
You'll graduate ready for entry-level careers in the field of conflict resolution, as well as be prepared to add value in any community setting, occupational field, or workplace by bringing conflict transformation strategies to bear.
Conflict Resolution BA/BS
The Conflict Resolution BA/BS major is a 56-credit combination of 24 credits of required classes and 32 credits of CR electives. Eight (8) credits must be taken at the 400-level. The learning outcomes prepare the CR major degree holder equally for graduate school and employment in a CR-related field.
Required Courses (24 credits)
All required classes must be graded A-F and students must earn a minimum of a C grade for it to apply toward a CR degree.
- CR 301U Introduction to Conflict Resolution (4 credits)
- CR 307 Conflict Management Skills (4 credits)
- CR 310U Conflict Resolution Values & Ethics (4 credits)
- CR 311U Conflict Resolution Psychology (4 credits)
- CR 312 Intercultural Conflict Resolution (4 credits)
- CR 411 Conflict Resolution Career Preparation (4 credits)
Electives (32 credits chosen from the following courses):
- CR 302U Peace Studies (4 credits)
- CR 303U Consensus Building (4 credits)
- CR 304U Participating in Democracy (4 credits)
- CR 305U Ecology of War and Peace (4 credits)
- CR 306U Nonviolence: History and Campaign Design (4 credits)
- CR 314 Introduction to Restorative Justice (4 credits)
- CR 416 Evil and Hate (4 credits)
- CR 419 Forgiveness and Atonement (4 credits)
- CR 420 Individual and Group Reconciliation Processes (4 credits)
- CR 423 Dialogue Across Differences (4 credits)
- CR 428 Human Values in War and Peace: Value Dilemmas, Contradictions and Resolutions (4 credits)
- CR 429 European Union as a Peacebuilding System (4 credits)
- CR 439 Family Mediation (2 credits)
- CR 440 Peer Mediation (2 credits)
- CR 441 Storytelling and Conflict Resolution (4 credits)
- CR 442 Peace Education (4 credits)
- CR 443 Nationalism versus Democracy since 9/11 (4 credits)
- CR 444 Neighbors and Enemies: Cyprus, Greece and Turkey (4 credits)
Electives also include CR 407 Seminar and CR 410 Selected Studies, as offered.
56 credits total
Conflict Resolution Minor
The minor offers students majoring in any field the opportunity to add a conflict resolution component to their studies.
Core Courses (28 credits)
- CR 301U Introduction to Conflict Resolution (4 credits)
- CR 302U Peace Studies (4 credits)
- CR 303U Consensus Building (4 credits)
- CR 304U Participating in Democracy (4 credits)
- CR 305U Ecology of War and Peace (4 credits)
- CR 306U Nonviolence: History and Campaign Design (4 credits)
- CR 307 Conflict Management Skills (4 credits)
28 credits total