MAPJ Program
Training practitioners of Peace and Justice
The interdisciplinary Master of Arts in Peace and Justice (MAPJ) addresses challenges including armed conflict, refugee displacement issues, human rights abuses and environmental injustices building upon a wide range of undergraduate majors helping draw in peacebuilders from around the globe.
If you’d like to take a deeper dive into the field of peace studies and get a clearer understanding of opportunities in the field of peace work, we invite you to view our free guide: Here's How to Make Peace and Justice Your Full-Time Job – A Look at Career and Education Opportunities in the Field.
2
years to complete (flexible, part-time options available)
80%+
students receive scholarship or financial support
#3
2023 Best Value Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution Master's Degree
#5
Best Peace Studies Master’s Degrees
Top 10
Peace Corps 2026 Top Colleges
Our Faculty
Learn from world-class Peace Studies experts
Career Outcomes
Gain peace building skills to build a career in Peace and Justice
MAPJ graduates make global impact through careers in public and private sectors, as well as intergovernmental organizations and nonprofits. Graduates work in areas of international development, humanitarian aid, human rights, environmental policy and peace and security, and in fields including policy advising, advocacy and research, conflict resolution, community outreach, trauma recovery, refugee support, fundraising and more. Our students and alumni stand out for their capacity to analyze the root causes of violence, oppression and injustice, and apply impactful peacebuilding strategies to address them.
If you’d like to learn more about what peace work is and looks like in the real world, you can read our article, What is Peace Work? Definitions, Examples, and Career Opportunities.
*This is not an exhaustive list of all graduate employers and doesn't guarantee employment with listed employers.
Embedded Certifications
Degree-seeking Kroc School Students* can customize their course selections to earn an embedded Certificate in Mediation & Conflict Resolution at no additional cost outside of their tuition. The three courses that make up the certification are designed to build upon one another, with content and expectations compounding. The certificate can be completed in a minimum of two semesters. KROC 530 and KROC 531 may be taken concurrently or individually and must be completed before enrollment in KROC 531.
To earn the embedded certificate, enrolled students should discuss their plans with the Kroc School Associate Director of Admissions when planning their curriculum pathway. There is no need to apply separately for the certificate.
*MSHA students are not currently eligible for an embedded certificate.
Access to seed funding
Kroc School students have access to myriad funding opportunities across campus, including the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge, where students generate ideas for innovative ventures that respond to a social, economic, environmental or justice issue, and compete with students from universities around the world for up to $50K in seed funding to launch or expand their ventures.