University of Oregon, Conflict and Dispute Resolution Master's 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.