The requirements for admission are the following:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in the social sciences and humanities, administration, law, philosophy, theology or psychology (other backgrounds may be considered by the admissions committee).
• At least one year’s full-time experience in the practice and/or management of conflict resolution.

Or

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, preferably in conflict studies at SPU or in a comparable program;
• Have successfully completed the equivalent of the SPU conflict resolution microprogram with an A- average in these courses;
• Completion of a 4000-level conflict studies internship or equivalent;
• Have attended or participated in conflict resolution interventions during their studies, employment or in a community setting;
• Submit a valid and credible letter of intent.

Interviews may be conducted to select some candidates.