Training Leaders for positive change
Located at the world's busiest international border, the Kroc School offers academic programs for the purpose-driven peacebuilders, social innovators and positive changemakers of today. With three top-ranked programs and the only concurrent degree of its kind, the Kroc School is home to a renowned institute and center, world-class faculty practitioners, immersive learning experiences, seed funding and research opportunities and a growing, global alumni network.
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MA in Peace & Justice
The two-year, interdisciplinary Master of Arts in Peace and Justice (MAPJ) is designed to transform passion into change. Through local and international field-based courses, students are trained as practitioners with the theoretical grounding, skills and tools to address social justice challenges and to promote and advance peace.
MA in Social Innovation
The Master of Arts in Social Innovation (MASI) is a nine-month program that equips and empowers students to advance as social entrepreneurs and social intrapreneurs. Through field-based learning and design-thinking courses, students learn from experts in social movements, entrepreneurship, peacebuilding, business and leadership.
MS in Conflict Management & Resolution
The 15-month Master of Science in Conflict Management and Resolution (MS-CMR) equips students to anticipate conflicts, engage with conflict actors constructively and develop effective approaches to navigating the intra-societal conflicts that we're all experiencing.
Master of Arts in Restorative Justice Facilitation & Leadership
The online Master of Arts in Restorative Justice Facilitation and Leadership equips students to cultivate the skills necessary to facilitate restorative justice processes, prevent harm, strengthen the community, and respond to incidents of harm while fostering healing.
Master of Science in Humanitarian Action
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, with aspirations to enter or expand their skillset within the humanitarian field. The online MS-HA program trains students to assess humanitarian needs, manage the complex landscape of local, national, and international actors, and design and evaluate innovative solutions to humanitarian crises.
JD/MA in Law & Peace & Justice Concurrent Degree
The only program in the U.S. that combines the graduate studies of peacebuilding and human rights advocacy with legal training, the Juris Doctor and Master of Arts in Peace and Justice is a four-year concurrent degree program designed for those who seek to advance social justice using both law and policy frameworks.
Certificate In Mediation & Conflict Resolution
This graduate-level certificate program in Mediation and Conflict Resolution trains students across a myriad of disciplines providing the tools and skills necessary to effectively mediate conflict in any setting.
Professional Certificate in Restorative Justice Facilitation & Leadership
The Professional Certificate in Restorative Justice Facilitation and Leadership, offered through the Kroc School's Center for Restorative Justice, provides a strong grounding in restorative justice and emphasizes experiential learning to develop effective facilitation skills
Are you a University of San Diego undergraduate looking to jump-start your progress towards a master's degree program? Check out the Kroc School's Undergraduate Opportunities.
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From working alongside leading peacebuilders as Kroc Practice Fellows and Graduate Assistants to launching ventures through social innovation pitch competitions, Kroc School students gain skills and knowledge through real-world experience to advance their careers of purpose. Coupled with career development opportunities such as mentoring, interview workshops and 1:1 coaching, students graduate prepared to secure their next role and succeed as changemaking professionals.
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Explore a few of the areas that make the Kroc School a unique and memorable place for learning, including the Garden of the Sea, Wasson Innovation Lab and Peace and Justice Theatre.
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