students while holding signs of protest while standing in a line along a busy street
Members of the Oberlin community protest Karl Rove's visit. The Ronald Reagan Political Lectureship Series presented Karl Rove discussing the 2010 elections. Rove served as senior advisor to President George W. Bush from 2000 to 2007 and White House deputy chief of staff from 2004 to 2007. Photo credit: John Seyfried
Program Overview

Peace and Conflict Studies

Program Type: Integrative Concentration

Peace and Conflict Studies is an interdisciplinary concentration open to students in any major. Here, you will study not only the factors that lead to human conflict and aggression but also examine levels of conflict, both individual and group, and explore the potential links between issues of social and environmental justice and violent conflict.

Program Director

Stephan Mayer Professor of Psychology

Why Study Peace and Conflict Studies at Oberlin?

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Variety of Courses
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Study Away Programs

Winter Term

Oberlin’s four-week winter term in January encourages students to discover the value of self-directed education. You may pursue individual or group projects that are directly linked to your field of study or explore opportunities unrelated to your major. Complete your project on or off campus.

Student Clubs and Organizations

Student Senate, Peace and Conflict Studies Connection Group, Solarity, the Oberlin Review—these are among the more than 175 student groups and clubs available to you. From politics to faith and identity, and from special interest to sports, Oberlin has an array of clubs eager for new members, new ideas, and new leadership.

Sample Courses

  • PSYC 118 - Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies 4 credits
  • ENVS 101 - Environment and Society 4 credits
  • SOCI 222 - Social Psychology: A Sociological Approach 4 credits
  • PSYC 430 - Seminar in Social Conflict 4 credits
Curriculum and requirements

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