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Depending on their preferences, graduates of peace studies programs can pursue careers dealing with civil rights, counseling, economic development, human rights, social justice, public education, conflict resolution, law, social work, religion, foreign service, civil liberties, and the empowerment of disadvantaged/indigenous peoples. Humanitarian organizations are increasingly recognizing the need for conflict resolution when pursuing community building through improvements in health, education, political representation, and economic participation. Since it is a relatively new discipline, students are usually encouraged to pursue a second major simultaneously in order to broaden their area of expertise and marketability. 'Career Opportunities in Peace and Conflict Resolution', while American in origin, provides a good, concise overview of the opportunities available:
http://www.sais-jhu.edu/studentservices/career_services/Students_Alumni/Sector_Profiles/Conflict%20Resolution.pdf King’s College (UWO) has an excellent page of employment resource links:
http://www.kingscollege.net/sjps/sjps_website/sjps_employment_resources.html Several Canadian volunteering and internship opportunities are listed here:
http://www.kingscollege.net/sjps/sjps_website/sjps_volunteer.html
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