In Conflict resolution masters programs, students learn how to analyze conflict and how to uncover the underpinnings of conflict situations. They gain skills to defuse and prevent conflict situations that arise among individuals, groups, and countries.In this Idealist Grad School Podcast series, Amy Potthast chats with admissions staff and an alum from two conflict resolution grad programs:

• This episode, Part Three, is on admissions and financial aid advice.
• Find Part Two, on course work, field work, and certificates at idealist.org/podcast.
• Find Part One, an overview of the degree and careersat idealist.org/podcast.

The Guests:Erin Ogilvie, George Mason University’s School of Conflict Analysis and ResolutionTim Hicks, University of Oregon’s masters program in Conflict ResolutionLearn more:

• Idealist Grad Fairs tour the United States every summer and fall, and feature nonprofit management, public affairs, social work and other public service degrees — and they’re touring the country all fall. See the schedule and sign up here on Idealist.org.
• Idealist Grad School Resource Center features an overview of the conflict resolution degree, among others.
• Find a listing of grad programs in conflict resolution on the website of Salisbury University’s Center for Conflict Resolution.