Current Students
Students of the Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution at Georgetown University are passionate about developing an expertise in peace and conflict studies in pursuit of solutions to the most pressing local and global conflicts of our times. Our students are mission-driven and aligned with Georgetown’s educational values. They seek opportunities in the professional fields that the program represents, including those in government agencies, nonprofit organizations, public policy institutes, and non-governmental organizations, as well as the private sector.
An Vibrant Learning Community
Our community-based learning model brings together vibrant cohorts of students from around the globe. CR students join us from a wide range of undergraduate academic fields, including political science, peace and conflict studies, global studies, public policy, history, psychology, philosophy, legal studies, journalism, literature, economics, business administration, criminal justice, architecture, theology, and etc. Our cohorts benefit from the range of academic and professional experience each individual CR student brings into the classroom. Photo: CR Class of 2026
The CR Cohort Experience
CR students take required courses for the degree as a cohort. They use the program’s electives and experiential learning sequence to tailor the curriculum to fit their individual academic and professional interests. They build teams to design and deliver their Practicum projects and pursue individual summer placements. Our community-based learning model offers students ample opportunities to practice their fundamental conflict resolution skills. Photo: CR Class of 2025