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Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame
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Government service • Civil society leadership • Human and economic
development • Violence prevention • Security advising • Microfinance •
Small business development • Non-government administration • Human
rights advocacy • Policy analysis • Social entrepreneurship • Anti-terrorism
advising • United Nations • International relief work • Conflict transformation
• Humanitarian aid distribution • Women’s rights advocacy • Cross-cultural
awareness • Human rights education • Immigration law • Refugee resettlement
• Structural violence analysis • Legal administration • Economic analysis •
Conflict analysis • Foundation
work • International program
management • Prison reform •
Nonviolent social
change • Trauma counseling
•
Government advising • Democracy-
building • Conflict monitoring
• Reconciliation leadership
• Grassroots organizing •
Translation and interpretation •
International crisis management • Conflict
mediation coordination • Transitional justice consulting
• Public health administration • Disarmament and reintegration
• International mediation • Human rights law • Environmental protection •
Interfaith advocacy • Genocide prevention • Restorative justice work • Education
administration • International negotiation • Military advising • Embassy work
• Environmental law • Gender analysis and consulting • Trauma therapy •
Humanitarian agency leadership • Children’s advocacy • Religious peacebuilding •
Labor law • Fair trade business development • Democracy building • Child soldier
investigation • Peace journalism • Civil rights advocacy • Inter-faith dialogue
• Inter-ethnic dialogue • Disaster technology development • Microenterprise
leadership • Research coordination • Media and public information
What can I do with a Master’s Degree in International Peace Studies?
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Contents
Peace studies 6
Classes 8
Career paths 12
Faculty 14
Internships 18
Connections 22
Alumni 26
Notre Dame 30
Scholarships/financial support 32
Frequently asked questions 34
Apply 36
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Now more than ever, the world needs
skilled analysts who understand global
and local dynamics and who take
strategic action for peace and justice.
The Kroc Institute for International
Peace Studies prepares students for
careers in policy analysis, political
change, organizational leadership, and
conflict analysis and transformation.
>> Change the world
Join us.
kroc.nd.edu
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What can I do with a master’s degree in international peace studies?
Students come to the Kroc Institute
from all over the world, with an
extraordinary array of academic
interests and professional experience.
They share a commitment to work on
peace and justice in local, regional,
and global settings.
Christina Shaheen ’09 interned at the International Women’s Commission for a Just and
Sustainable Peace in Jerusalem. She now works at U.N. Women in New York.
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>> Shape the future
“We are teachers,
first and foremost.
Nothing is more important to us
than shaping new generations
of young professionals
who work for justice,
human rights,
and peace.”
— R. Scott Appleby Professor of History John M. Regan Jr. Director of the Kroc Institute
Nobel peace laureate Shirin Ebadi, of Iran, with Scott Appleby.
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>> Work for peace
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Peace studies draws on a range of
disciplines–political science, history,
sociology, anthropology, psychology,
law, theology and more–to address the
world’s greatest challenges and shape
the future of humanity and the planet.
Denis Okello ’06 interned at the Henry L. Stimson Center in Washington,
D.C., before becoming the National Information Officer at the United Nations
Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Kampala, Uganda.
>> Explore peace studies
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The master’s curriculum centers on rigorous
interdisciplinary coursework.
You'll take foundational classes in peace
and justice theory; specialized classes on
contemporary conflicts and strategies of
peace; classes focused on a career track;
and a capstone course that integrates
theory and practice.
>> Immerse yourself
Peter Wallensteen is the Richard G. Starmann Sr. Professor of Peace Research
at the Kroc Institute and the Dag Hammarskjöld Professor of Peace Research at
Uppsala University in Sweden.
In the classroom
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Foundations in Peace Studies
Contemporary Conflict and Peace Processes
Economics of War and Peace
Gender and Peace Studies
Globalization, Democracy, and Development in the Middle East
International Migration & Human Rights
Modern Middle East
Peacebuilding and Public Policy
Structural Violence
Religion, Culture and Peacebuilding
Nonviolent Social Change
Global Politics and Peacebuilding
Colonialism and Its Legacies
Conflict Transformation and Strategic Peacebuilding
Political Economy of War and Peace
Politics of Reconciliation
Ending Political Violence
Trauma and Peace Studies
Modernity and Reformation in Islam
Islamic Ethics
Social Movements in Political Perspective
International Migration and Human Rights
Universal Protection of Human Rights
International Humanitarian Law
The United Nations and Counterterrorism
International Cooperation
World Order, Conflict Resolution and the United Nations
Borders, Boundaries and Frontiers
Modern Genocide
International Peace Research
Modern Religion, Conflict and Violence
*For details on the curriculum, please visit kroc.nd.edu.
>> Recent peace studies classes*
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Susan St. Ville, Ph.D., is director of the master’s program.
Go places
Hala Fleihan ’07 interned at Catholic Relief Services in Cambodia and now works as a training and development officer at Bank Audi in Lebanon.
Anton Murra ’12 (opposite, left) interned with Catholic Relief Services in Mindanao in the Philippines.
Patrick William Otim ’10 (opposite, right) interned at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Upon entering the program, you'll choose one of the following professional tracks. Each track offers core knowledge and skills relevant for work in that area within the broad field of peace studies.
>> Policy Analysis and Political Change For students pursuing careers in policy advising in government or intergovernmental or nongovernmental organizations; political organizing and advocacy; and human rights implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
>> Organizational Leadership and Management For students pursuing careers in local and international non - governmental organizations, governmental and intergovernmental agencies, and religious and other civil society organizations.
>> Conflict Analysis and Transformation For students pursuing careers in mediation and facilitation from the grassroots to the international level, restorative justice, and program development and training in conflict transformation.
>> Career paths
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R. Scott Appleby (Ph.D., history, University of Chicago) Professor of History, John M. Regan Jr. Director of the Kroc Institute Strategic peacebuilding; the role of religion in violence and peacebuilding
Catherine Bolten (Ph.D., anthropology, University of Michigan) Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Peace Studies Structural violence; youth and conflict; post-war poverty and development
David Cortright (Ph.D., political science, Union Institute) Director of Policy Studies Social change; peace movements; security and counter-terrorism; economic sanctions; U.S. and U.N. policy in Iraq and Afghanistan
Hal Culbertson (J.D., University of Illinois) Executive Director Management of international NGOs; design and evaluation of peace initiatives
John Darby (Ph.D., sociology, University of Ulster) Professor of Comparative Ethnic Studies Ethnic conflict; peace processes and peace accords
Larissa Fast (Ph.D., conflict analysis and resolution, George Mason University) Assistant Professor of Conflict Resolution Humanitarian aid and politics; development and conflict; conflict analysis and resolution; peacebuilding; NGO security
Pamina Firchow (Ph.D., Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies) Associate Director of Doctoral Studies International development studies; transitional justice; theories of revolution and political violence
Robert C. Johansen (Ph.D., political science, Columbia University) Senior Fellow; Professor Emeritus of Political Science International peacebuilding and human rights; the United Nations; international ethics; the International Criminal Court
Madhav Joshi (Ph.D., political science, University of North Texas) Research Assistant Professor Post-civil war transition to democracy; peace duration; peace accords and peace processes
Asher Kaufman (Ph.D., history, Brandeis University) Associate Professor of History and Peace Studies Politics and society in Lebanon and Syria; Israeli policy in the Middle East; boundaries and nationalism
Learn from experts
The Kroc Institute's interdisciplinary faculty includes historians, political scientists, anthropologists, sociologists, legal scholars, and experts in areas ranging from religion and ethics to counter- terrorism and global peace and justice.
>> the professors
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John Paul Lederach (Ph.D., sociology, University of Colorado) Professor of International Peacebuilding Peacebuilding practice; conflict transformation in Central and South America, Africa, Northern Ireland, Nepal, the Philippines and other parts of the world
George A. Lopez (Ph.D., political science, Syracuse University) Hesburgh Chair in International Peace Studies The United Nations; international relations; state violence and coercion; war and terrorism; economic sanctions; gross violations of human rights
Julie Macfarlane (LL.M., University of London, Ph.D., University of the South Bank) Adjunct Professor of the Practice Dispute resolution; mediation; conflict resolution interventions
Bernie Mayer (Ph.D., University of Denver, social work/conflict resolution) Adjunct Professor of the Practice Conflict intervention; mediation; ethnic relations; conflicts among governments, corporations and NGOs
Mary Ellen O’Connell (J.D., Columbia University) Robert and Marion Short Chair in Law and Research Professor of International Dispute Resolution International legal theory, international law on the use of force, international dispute resolution
A. Rashied Omar (Ph.D., religious studies, University of Cape Town) Research Scholar of Islamic Studies and Peacebuilding Islam; religion and violence; interreligious dialogue and peacebuilding; post-accord peacebuilding
Atalia Omer (Ph.D., religion and society, Harvard University) Assistant Professor of Religion, Conflict and Peace Studies Ethno-religious nationalism; diaspora activism; religion and political theory
Daniel Philpott (Ph.D., political science, Harvard University) Associate Professor of Political Science and Peace Studies Reconciliation; religion and global politics; humanitarian intervention; the justice of war
Gerard F. Powers (J.D., University of Notre Dame) Professor of the Practice of Catholic Peacebuilding Religion, ethics, and international affairs; religion and peacebuilding; policy studies; legal and moral norms on military force; Catholic social teaching
Emad Shahin (Ph.D., international relations, Johns Hopkins University) Henry R. Luce Associate Professor of Religion, Conflict and Peacebuilding Islam and politics; democracy and political practice in Islamic law; Islamic movements in the Middle East and North Africa
Jason Springs (Ph.D., religion and society, Harvard University) Assistant Professor of Religion, Ethics and Peace Studies Religious ethics; tolerance; pluralism; conflict transformation
Susan St. Ville (Ph.D., theology, University of Chicago) Director of the Master’s Program Trauma and peacebuilding; gender issues in war and peace; psychological effects of violence
Ernesto Verdeja (Ph.D., political science, New School for Social Research) Assistant Professor of Political Science and Peace Studies Political violence; comparative genocide; transitional justice; forgiveness; reconciliation
Peter Wallensteen (Ph.D., Uppsala University) Richard G. Starmann Sr. Professor of Peace Studies; Dag Hammarskjöld Professor of Peace Research, Uppsala University Peace and causes of war; conflict resolution, prevention and mediation; sanctions; peacebuilding and the U.N.
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David Cortright, director of policy studies, and other Kroc Institute faculty members
are regularly consulted by policymakers, international organizations, government
officials, businesses, and foundations.
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>> Faculty outside the classroom*
Chair of the Board of Directors and Interim Executive Director, The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Coordinator, Catholic Peacebuilding Network
Senior Research Associate, Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs
Consultant, Physicians for Social Responsibility
Consultant, U.N. Department of Humanitarian Affairs, Miskito/Sandinista negotiations in Nicaragua
Consultant, peacebuilding efforts in Somalia, Northern Ireland, Colombia, the Basque Country, the Philippines, Tajikistan, Nepal
Co-chair, Chicago Council on Global Affairs Task Force on Religion and the Making of U.S. Foreign Policy
Founding Director, International Conflict Research Institute
Member, American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Honorary President, Ethnic Studies Network
Consultant, Carnegie Commission on Preventing Deadly Conflict
Advisor, International Peace Academy
Consultant, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Senior Associate, International Center for Religion and Diplomacy
Consultant, CORDAID—Dutch humanitarian organization
Trainer in reconciliation, Great Lakes region of Africa, Catholic Peacebuilding Network
Advisor, Government of Northern Ireland
Research Fellow, Truman Research Institute for the Advancement of Peace
Board member, Institute for the Study of Genocide
Trustee, Healing of Memories Institute, South Africa
Member, Genocide Prevention Committee, International Association of Genocide Scholars
Advisor to NGOs in Nepal on design and implementation of peacebuilding activities
International advisor, Knowledge Forum on Religion and Development
Trustee, Desmond Tutu Foundation
Member, U.N. Panel of Experts for Sanctions on North Korea
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* Visit kroc.nd.edu to learn more about the Kroc Institute’s core faculty and the more than 50 faculty fellows who contribute to teaching and research related to peace and justice.
These are just a few of the positions held by Kroc Institute faculty members in recent years.
Get to work
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In the second year of the master’s program, you’ll work for
6 months at an organization focused on peace and justice in
Asia, Africa, the Middle East or the U.S.
Selected field site partnersIsrael/Palestine Center for Research & Information, Jerusalem
Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation, Cape Town
Women for Women International, Washington D.C.
Holy Land Trust, Bethlehem
Acholi Religious Leaders Peace Initiative, Gulu, Uganda
Stimson Center, Washington, D.C.
IDASA: An African Democracy Institute, Cape Town
Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center, Jerusalem
Human Rights Focus, Gulu, Uganda
Catholic Relief Services, Phnom Penh/Davao City/Kupang/Baltimore
Rabbis for Human Rights, Jerusalem
Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office, Cape Town
International Women’s Commission, Jerusalem
Applied Research Institute–Jerusalem, Bethlehem
Uganda Land Alliance, Kampala
Institute for Justice and Reconciliation, Cape Town
Palestinian Initiative for the Promotion of Global Dialogue and Democracy (MIFTAH), Ramallah
Foundation for Human Rights Initiative, Kampala
Refugee Law Project, Kampala
International Centre for Transitional Justice, Cape Town
The AIDS Support Organisation, Kampala and Gulu
Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment, Kampala
Caritas Internationalis, Gulu, Uganda
Search for Common Ground, Washington, D.C. and Jerusalem
The Justice and Reconciliation Project, Gulu, Uganda
Initiatives for International Dialogue, Davao City, the Philippines
>> Global internships
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Meedan Mekonnen ’07 interned with Refugees International in Washington, D.C.,
and is now a research analyst with UNICEF in New York.
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John Filson ’07 interned in Jerusalem and now works for the
3P Human Security Initiative in Washington, D.C.
Conduct research >> Examine world challenges
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While in the field, you'll be immersed in
contemporary issues of peace and justice.
When you return to campus, you'll develop
a master’s project that integrates theory
learned in the classroom with practical work
“on the ground” in local and global settings.
Engage with world leaders, senior scholars,
policymakers, government and U.N. officials,
authors and artists, human rights activists,
journalists and filmmakers.
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>> Make connections
Francis Deng, Special Advisor to the U.N. on the Prevention of Genocide and
Mass Atrocities, speaks with students after delivering the 17th Annual Hesburgh
Lectures in Ethics and Public Policy at the Kroc Institute.
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Rose Gottemoeller, Assistant Secretary of State and U.S. Nuclear Arms Negotiator
Abel Barrera Hernández, Founder and Director, Tlachinollan Human Rights Center in Guerrero, Mexico; Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award Laureate
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, 1984 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
Charles Villa-Vicencio, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Justice and Reconciliation, Cape Town, South Africa
Rev. Bryan Hehir, Parker Gilbert Montgomery Professor of the Practice of Religion and Public Life, Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government
Francis Deng, Special Advisor to the U.N. on Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities
Martin Macwan, Scholar-activist for Dalit human rights and Robert F. Kennedy Laureate
Lee Hamilton, U.S. Congressman, former Vice-Chair of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks and former chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs
Cynthia Enloe, Research Professor of International Development and Social Change and Women’s Studies, Clark University
Michael Walzer, Professor Emeritus, School of Social Science, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton University
Major General William F. Burns, U.S. Army, Retired
Antonio Donini, Senior Researcher at the Feinstein International Center at Tufts University
Jean Bethke Elshtain, Laura Spellman Rockefeller Professor of Social and Political Ethics, University of Chicago Divinity School
Paul Collier, Director, Centre for the Study of African Economies, University of Oxford
Martha Minow, Dean and Jeremiah Smith, Jr. Professor, Harvard Law School
Mary Kaldor, Professor of Global Governance & Director of the Centre for the Study of Global Governance, London School of Economics
Shirin Ebadi, 2003 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
Archbishop John Baptist Odama, Archdiocese of Gulu, Uganda
Martha Nussbaum, Ernst Freund Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Ethics, University of Chicago Law School
Jack DuVall, President and Founding Director of the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict
Michael Ignatieff, Member of Canadian Parliament and former director of the Carr Centre for Human Rights and Policy, Harvard University
Amartya Sen, 1998 Nobel Laureate in Economics
John Prendergast, human rights activist and co-founder of the Enough Project
The world comes to campus>> Visiting lecturers
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At the podium and in the classroom, clockwise from upper left:
Jean Zaru, Palestinian peace activist and author; Archbishop Desmond Tutu, 1984 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, with Kroc Institute faculty member Rashied Omar; Irene Perurena ’91, Director of International Organizations and Cooperation, Ciudad del Saber in Panama City, Panama; John Prendergast, human rights activist and co-founder of Enough: The Project to End Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity.
Graduates of the Kroc Institute's master's program work at every
level of society—in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors; in
large cities and remote villages; and in multinational institutions
and community-based organizations around the world.
Protecting human rights Hannah Wu ’91Human rights specialist, U.N. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Bangkok, Thailand
Hannah Wu works closely with civil society and government representatives around the world to implement human rights norms such as the right to liberty, freedom from torture, and protection from arbitrary arrest. Her work has taken her to Albania, Cambodia, China, Macedonia, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Tajikistan, and many other places.
Pursuing international justice Xabier Agirre Aranburu ’95Senior analyst, Office of the Prosecutor, International Criminal Court, The Hague, Netherlands
Xabier Agirre Aranburu seeks international justice from his position at the heart of the International Criminal Court, reviewing witness statements, videos, photos, and other evidence documenting atrocities and crimes against humanity in the Central African Republic, Darfur, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Uganda.
Preventing conflict Brian McQuinn ’03Dialogue and conflict resolution specialist
Brian McQuinn is a conflict resolution specialist who has worked in conflict-affected countries with the United Nations Development Programme and the Carter Center. He co-founded the Human Wildlife Conservation Collaborative and is a lead trainer for the United Nations System Staff College course on Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding.
Responding to violence George Wachira ’91Senior research and policy advisor, Nairobi Peace Initiative
George Wachira and four other peacebuilders founded Concerned Citizens for Peace in Kenya only a day after violence erupted following the 2008 election crisis. The organization has become a prominent forum for dialogue and a voice for tolerance and nonviolence.
Resolving community disputes Zoughbi Zoughbi ’89Founder and director, Wi’am/Palestinian Conflict Resoluton Centre, Palestine
Zoughbi Zoughbi founded Wi’am/Palestinian Conflict Resolution Centre to offer mediation, training, and counseling to help resolve community disputes. It includes a trauma-coping program for children, leadership training for women, and nonviolence education programs for people in the West Bank. Wi’am was honored with the 2010 Peacebuilding Award from World Vision International.
>> Join a global networkLeadership in peacebuilding
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Martin Ewi ’01, political affairs officer for the Organisation for the Prohibition of
Chemical Weapons, and Rosette Muzigo-Morrison ’93, legal affairs officer, U.N.
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, at work in The Hague in the Netherlands.
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Human Rights Officer, U.N. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Project Officer, Catholic Relief Services, East Jerusalem
Disaster Technology Integration Specialist, American Red Cross
Senior Technical Manager, Democracy and Governance, Management Systems International, Washington, D.C.
Ambassador of Romania to Croatia
International Relations Expert, Institute for Trade Studies and Research, Iran
Chief of Media and Public Information, U.N. Development Programme, East Timor
First Secretary, Brazilian Embassy, Beijing
Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Specialist, Colombia
Economics Correspondent, Reuters, Beijing
National Coordination Officer for Peacebuilding, U.N. Mission in Liberia
Legal Services Director, Ugandan Human Rights Commission, Kampala
Senior Associate, International Center for Transitional Justice, New York
Founder and Director, Wi’am/Palestinian Conflict Resolution Centre, Palestine
Senior Analyst, Office of the Prosecutor, International Criminal Court, The Hague
Programme Manager, Iraq Refugees, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
Director, Maryknoll Bolivia Mission Immersion Program, Cochabamba, Bolivia
Coordinator, Restorative Justice Program and Conflict Mediation Services, Ontario
Mediator, Restorative Justice Program of the youth justice system, United Kingdom
President, Chilean Council for Transparency
Refugee Resettlement Program staff member, Catholic Charities
Manager, U.N. Trust Fund for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Director, Nairobi Peace Initiative (NDI–Africa), Nairobi
Chief of Staff, President’s Office, MacArthur Foundation
Director, South Asian Community Centre for Education, Research and Action
Co-founder, Human Wildlife Conflict Collaboration, Bethesda, Maryland
Senior Vice President for Anti-Money Laundering, Citigroup, New York
Program Officer for Africa, National Endowment for Democracy
Policy Director, U.S. Jesuit Conference, Office of Social and International Ministries
Environmental Specialist, the World Bank, Washington, D.C.
>> Kroc alumni in action
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Experience Notre Dame
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Home to 12,000 students–about 3,500 of them graduate students–Notre Dame is a leading Catholic research university with global connections.
We welcome master’s students in peace studies from many religious and secular traditions who are committed to a common intellectual life in pursuit of peace and justice.
>> About the University
For more information about the University of Notre Dame, visit nd.edu.
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Admission to the master’s program is highly competitive.
Admitted students (up to 20 each year) receive a scholarship
that covers the full cost of two years of graduate tuition at the
University of Notre Dame.
Master's students also receive a stipend for housing and living
expenses and support for the 6-month internship, including
travel to and from a Kroc Institute field site in the Middle East,
Africa, Asia, or the United States.
Fulfill a vision
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>> Scholarships and financial support
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Groundbreaking 1988 — Philanthropist Joan B. Kroc
and the Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., president
emeritus of Notre Dame, break ground on the Hesburgh
Center for International Studies, home of the Kroc
Institute. Mrs. Kroc's generosity has made it possible
to underwrite the graduate education of more than 500
peacebuilders around the world since 1986.
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Frequently asked questionsWhat is the master’s degree in international peace studies?
The Kroc Institute’s master's degree is a post-graduate, full-time, residential program at the University of Notre Dame.
Does the Kroc Institute offer specializations within the master's program?
Yes. Upon enrolling at the Kroc Institute, students choose one of 3 professional tracks within the curriculum: Policy Analysis and Political Change; Organizational Leadership and Management; or Conflict Analysis and Transformation. Students take 3 courses in their track and take internship positions that reflect their professional interests.
What are the degree requirements for the master's?
The program is two full academic years (four semesters), including 13 classes and a one-semester internship. All students take foundational courses in peace studies; classes offering knowledge and skills specific to one professional track; and electives related to global politics, human rights, religion, culture, and political economy. A capstone course, including a major project that integrates theory and practice, also is required.
What are the qualifications for admission?
The program is limited to students who have at least a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from a four-year college or university. Applicants are selected on the basis of grades, professional experience, exam scores, TOEFL scores (when applicable), and recommendations. Students must make a compelling statement in their application about how the master’s degree will advance their goals for work in peace and justice.
How much work experience is required for admission to the program?
Most successful applicants will have worked for at least two years (paid or volunteer) in areas related to peace and justice.
When are classes in session?
Classes are in session from the last week in August through the first week of May (internships run from July through December).
Do you offer scholarships?
The Kroc Institute offers students who are accepted into the master’s program a full scholarship and a stipend for housing and living expenses for two years. Graduate stipends are intended to cover costs such as housing, telephone, food, books, supplies, and travel for students while in residence at Notre Dame and during internships at the Kroc field sites.
What resources do you offer for professional development?
Faculty members advise students on professional development. The Kroc Institute’s career development staff works with individual students and offers seminars on professional development. The University of Notre Dame’s Office of Career Services also has a staff dedicated to helping students realize their career goals. In addition, one of the Kroc Institute’s greatest assets is its alumni network of dedicated graduates at work around the globe.
Do I need to submit test scores?
U.S. citizens are required to take the Graduate Record Examination, the standardized exam used for admission to all graduate schools in the United States.
International students who are not native English speakers or who have not studied at a university in which English is the primary language of instruction are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Test (IELTS). All classes are taught in English.
Who makes the admissions decisions?
The Kroc Institute’s Master’s Admissions Committee (consisting of faculty) carefully reviews each applicant’s personal and professional experience to assess readiness for graduate study at the Kroc Institute.
What is the size of the master’s class?
Each master’s class in peace studies consists of a maximum of 20 students.
Where do students live?
Most students live in graduate student housing on campus. Off-campus rental housing also is available.
Visiting campus
Because so many prospective students to the Kroc Institute live outside of the United States, students are not required or expected to visit. Students who would like to visit the Kroc Institute to learn more about the master’s program may do so by appointment. Email your request to [email protected].
How do I apply?
Please apply online. All the information you need, and application instructions, are available at kroc.nd.edu. The application deadline is December 15 of each year.
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The University of Notre Dame’s Tantur Ecumenical Institute, located on a hill
in Jerusalem near Bethlehem, is home for 6 months to master’s students who
pursue internships in Israel and Palestine.
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ApplyApply online by December 15.
kroc.nd.edu
Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies Hesburgh Center for International Studies University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, Indiana 46556 USA
Telephone: 574-631-6974 Email: [email protected]
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Kroc Institute for International Peace StudiesHesburgh Center for International Studies
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana 46556
kroc.nd.edu