The Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution is a community of faculty, students, staff, alumni, and partners with a fundamental commitment to building peace. Through the development of cutting-edge theory, research, education, and practical work, we seek to identify and address the underlying causes of conflict and provide tools for ethical and just peacebuilding on the local, national, and global stages.
The Carter School – home for UN SDG16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Out of more than 330 applications, George Mason was selected to chair SDG 16 Hub, a position it will hold for the next three years. In a letter from the United Nations, it says George Mason “was selected based on its pioneering research and programs focused on promoting peace and conflict resolution” as well as the university’s educational policies.
As Hub Chair, the Carter School will be responsible for education and training, research, community engagement, developing partnerships, and working with other SDG hubs to strengthen and further the United Nations’ mission of peace and justice.
Learn about our Programs
Undergraduate
Master's
- Master of Science (MS) in Conflict Analysis and Resolution
- Online Master of Science (MOL) in Conflict Analysis and Resolution
- Dual Master's Degrees in Conflict Resolution and Mediterranean Security with the University of Malta
- Dual Master’s Degrees in Conflict Analysis and Resolution and Social Work
- Charles E. Scheidt Master’s Fellowship for Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention
Graduate Certificates
- Conflict Analysis and Resolution
- Contemporary Dispute Resolution
- Mass Atrocity and Genocide Prevention
I am grateful for the Carter School community as I have been able to connect with peers committed to fostering a positive impact, gain hands-on experience with mentors, and develop critical skills to understand conflict roots and contribute to sustainable community-led change-making.
- Hannah Adamson
