About
Details at a Glance
School Type
Public
Application Fee
$70
Average In-State Tuition
$25,327
Average Out-of-State Tuition
$33,012
Financial Aid Available
Yes
Our Program
The Conflict & Dispute Resolution (CRES) is an interdisciplinary master's program housed in the University of Oregon’s School of Law. CRES is ranked fifth in the nation for public universities in this area (ninth overall).
CRES students study dispute resolution theory, develop professional conflict resolution skills, and apply these in real-world contexts through internships and a final graduate project. Students also have the option of pursing concurrent degrees in a variety of related fields including law, business, public administration, nonprofit management, community & regional planning, and more. Additionally, students may obtain a graduate specialization in regional and international conflict, or environmental conflict resolution.
Admissions
Application Fee
$70
Requirements
- Certified Academic Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Note: entrance exam scores recommended but not required
Additional Requirements
CV or resume
5-10 page academic or professional writing sample
Application Deadline
Early consideration: December 1
Priority consideration: February 1
Applications accepted on a rolling basis thereafter based on availability
Student Body
Total Students
23,000 Students
Female
54% Female
Male
46% Male
Inclusion
- Dedicated Diversity Office
Clubs & Associations
Students Engaged in Dialogue and Discourse (SEDD) is a student organization housed in the. School of Law. It is open to graduate students interested in appropriate dispute resolution. Additionally, the Associated Student of the University of Oregon (ASUO) sponsors more than 250 student groups.
What Our Students Say
Through the CRES program, I had the opportunity to understand conflict and its dynamics. My thesis research provided a deeper understanding about what prompted the Liberian civil war and how we can begin a process of national reconciliation and rebuilding.
S. Aaron Weah-Weah III, Program Director, Naymote-Partners for Democratic Development (Paynesville, Liberia), M.S. Conflict Resolution ‘17The cohort model was invaluable as a tool to understand and analyze group conflict and collaboration. I witness the same structural tendencies and interpersonal behaviors in other group settings, and it has better prepared me for professional roles.
Emily Heizer, Director of Conflict Resolution and Credential Advising, St. HOPE Academy, Sacramento, CA, M.S. Conflict Resolution ‘15The ongoing support--with the mentoring, references, and community connections--I received from the CRES program helped me land the position I now hold.
Elaine Phillips, Regional Programs Director, Alternative Dispute Resolution Office, District Court of Maryland, Annapolis, MD, M.S. Conflict Resolution/Master of Community & Regional Planning ‘21
Through the CRES program, I had the opportunity to understand conflict and its dynamics. My thesis research provided a deeper understanding about what prompted the Liberian civil war and how we can begin a process of national reconciliation and rebuilding.
The cohort model was invaluable as a tool to understand and analyze group conflict and collaboration. I witness the same structural tendencies and interpersonal behaviors in other group settings, and it has better prepared me for professional roles.
The ongoing support--with the mentoring, references, and community connections--I received from the CRES program helped me land the position I now hold.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$25,327Average Out-of-State Tuition
$33,012
Additional Information
- Work-study Programs Available
- Financial Aid Available
Location & Contact
Phone
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