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The minor in peace and conflict studies provides interdisciplinary study of the intellectual and moral issues concerning peace. Students will learn about peace research, conflict and its resolution, and the pursuit of peace with justice. Students will also explore what educated citizens can do to promote peace.
Requirements for the Minor in Peace and Conflict Studies
In addition to the university requirements for minor programs, students must complete two required courses, two electives and a one-semester internship.
Required Courses
Students must complete MDA 310 Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies and IR 318 Conflict Resolution and Peace Research.
Internship
Students must complete a one-semester internship (104 hours) with a peace-related organization. The internship gives students the opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge through supervised fieldwork. The organization for which work is done must be approved by the program in advance.
Required Electives
Students must also complete one course from each of the following two elective areas:
| Electives in Conflict and Its Resolution (choose one) | ||
| ANTH 371 | Cross-Cultural Research on Urban Gangs | |
| ECON 488 | Economics of National Security | |
| GEOG 120 | Geopolitics | |
| HIST 235 | War and the American Experience | |
| HIST 344 | The Vietnam War, 1945-1975 | |
| IR 381 | Introduction to International Security | |
| IR 383 | Third World Negotiations | |
| IR 402 | Theories of War | |
| IR 405 | International Bargaining and Decision Theory | |
| POSC 345 | International Law | |
| POSC 366 | Terrorism and Genocide | |
| Electives in Peace and Justice (choose one) | ||
| IR 306 | International Organizations | |
| IR 325 | Rich and Poor States in the World Political Economy | |
| PHIL 337 | History of Modern Political Philosophy | |
| PHIL 437 | Social and Political Philosophy | |
| POSC 381 | Sex, Power, and Politics | |
| POSC 421 | Ethnic Politics | |
| POSC 448a | The Politics of Peace: Human Rights | |
| POSC 451 | Politics of Resources and Development | |
| POSC 476 | Contemporary Political Thought | |
| REL 341 | Ethics in a Technological Society | |
| REL 370 | Liberation Theology | |
| SOCI 342 | Race Relations | |
| SOCI 360 | Social Inequality: Class, Status, and Power | |
| SOCI 425 | Crowds, Publics, and Social Movements | |