In this interdisciplinary field, students will gain an understanding of the nature and dynamics of human conflict, and will consider alternative ways of dealing with conflict that develop healthy relationships and prevent violence.  Conflicts, from interpersonal to international, are analyzed from an interdisciplinary perspective together with topics such as violence, power, justice, peace, communication, culture, conflict transformation, and dispute resolution.  Studies in Peace and Conflict Transformation will prepare students to understand and interact constructively in response to personal, local, and global conflict situations.  

Why major in PACTS at CMU?
The PACTS program at CMU focuses on conflict transformation at the global, national and community levels. Students pursuing a PACTS major engage in experience-based learning through the CMU Practicum program. A practicum provides students the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in real-life settings and gain valuable skills for their future work.