The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Conflict Management prepares students for careers or graduate study in the field of conflict management and dispute resolution. Kent State has one of the oldest, largest and most highly regarded undergraduate programs in peace and conflict studies in the country. Areas of focus include mediation, negotiation, environmental conflict resolution, international conflict resolution, workplace conflict management, nonviolent action and community organizing. The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Conflict Management is an "applied" program, and an internship in the field is required (CACM 35092). Students learn applied skills and build professional networks through this required internship, which can be completed in a wide variety of contexts.

Community mediation centers and programs, labor organizations, law offices, non-profit organizations, insurance carriers, and other private companies and organizations that specialize in providing mediation and other dispute resolution services. Grievance and ombuds officers in educational systems and in companies and corporations. Human resource and personnel management offices. Human service agencies. Community organizing. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)