Knowledge to Lead Change

#1 nationally ranked peace and justice master's program. MA in Peace and Justice students learn how to address a wide range of peace and social justice challenges, including armed conflict, refugee and forced displacement issues, human rights abuses and environmental injustices.

#1 nationally ranked social innovation master's program. MA in Social Innovation students learn the skills necessary to develop sustainable, scalable solutions to tackle humanity's urgent challenges, whether that leads to growing their own social impact startup or leading innovative programs in an established organization.

#3 nationally ranked negotiation and conflict management master's program. MS in Conflict Management and Resolution students learn the skills necessary to expertly navigate intra-societal conflicts at the individual, workplace, community, national and international levels.

The Master of Arts in Restorative Justice Facilitation and Leadership (MARJ) program equips students with the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to facilitate restorative justice processes, such as criminal behavior and student misconduct. These processes aim to prevent harm, strengthen the community, and respond to incidents of harm while fostering healing within communities.

The Master of Science in Humanitarian Action (MS-HA) is a 30-credit Master’s degree designed as an online program for working professionals from around the world in, or with aspirations to enter, the humanitarian field.

The only peacebuilding, human rights advocacy and legal training program in the U.S. Through the USD School of Law and the Kroc School, JD/MA in Peace and Justice Dual Degree students study law and policy while gaining a deep understanding of the historical, institutional and cultural factors that drive conflict, injustice, oppression and poverty.