PACS Core
Courses
PACS 2500: Introduction to Peace and
Conflict Studiess
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 4500: 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.
Approved for arts and sciences
core curriculum: critical thinking.
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