BA Conflict Resolution at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts program in conflict resolution provides an interdisciplinary foundation for understanding the dynamics of conflict and strategies for effective resolution. Grounded in communication, the curriculum introduces you to key theories and practical approaches for addressing conflict in various settings. Coursework explores challenges at both the individual and group levels, as well as within organizations and communities and across cultures.

Faculty: New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences | Department: School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses COM 100 Introduction to Human Communication COM 222 Argumentation COM 312 Communication, Conflict, and Negotiation PAX 230 Introduction to Peace Studies AMS 449 Hate Speech, Manifestos, and Radical Writings COM 316 Gender and Communication What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Educator Growth: 1.8% Median Salary: $50,890 Learn more Guidance Counselor Growth: 2.9% Median Salary: $64,330 Learn more Human Resources Manager Growth: 5.5% Median Salary: $149,280 Learn more Human Resources Specialist (HR Specialist) Growth: 6.4% Median Salary: $75,940 Learn more Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) Growth: 13.5% Median Salary: $66,940 Learn more Mediator Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $75,530 Learn more Patient Advocate Growth: 5.9% Median Salary: $50,290 Learn more Resident Director Growth: 3.5% Median Salary: $42,240 Learn more Social Services Director Growth: 7.2% Median Salary: $80,390 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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