Peace and Conflict Studies
PACS 2500-3. Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies. Introduces the field of peace and conflict studies. Examines causes and dynamics of conflict and violence (interpersonal to global), peace institutions and research, peace movements, nonviolence, and careers in conflict resolution and peacemaking.
PACS 3800-3. Topics in Peace and Conflict Studies. Content varies depending on instructor. May provide an overview of the field; cover scientific, philosophical, or historical approaches; or analyze a specific substantive topic.
PACS 4500-3. Senior Seminar in Peace and Conflict Studies. Examines specific theoretical perspectives in peace and conflict studies and conducts in-depth research projects using a case-study approach. Emphasizes using critical thinking skills in writing and class discussion. Case study examples include: U.S. violence, peacemaking/keeping in ethnonationalist conflicts, environmental conflict resolution. Prereq., PACS 2500 or instructor consent.
