Peace Studies Minor

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Paul Weizer	Eric Budd

Objectives for the Program in Peace Studies

Peace Studies is an interdisciplinary minor that guides students towards an understanding of how and why conflicts originate and the multiple ways that conflicts may be successfully managed. The minor introduces students to the background and skills they will need to lead their national and international contemporaries toward a more peaceful world. After completing the minor, students will be better able to recognize the factors that lead to conflict, appreciate different historical, political, ethical and religious perspectives, and draw on a repertoire of techniques for achieving and sustaining peaceful coexistence.

Requirements for the Minor in Peace Studies

The Peace Studies minor requires 18 semester hours and the following:

Required Courses

IDIS 2100 - Dilemmas of Peace and War 3 cr. or
POLS 2100 - Dilemmas of Peace and War 3 cr.
IDIS 1900 - Introduction to Peace Studies 3 cr. or
POLS 1900 - Introduction to Peace Studies 3 cr.

Additional Requirements

At least four courses from the Origins of Conflict and Visions of Peace categories with a minimum of one course in each of these categories:

Origins of Conflict Electives

ARAB 2030 - Contemporary Arab World 3 cr.
ECON 2500 - Economic Development 3 cr.
IDIS 1200 - Introduction to International Studies 3 cr.
IDIS 1800 - Global Issues 3 cr.
IDIS 2040 - Poverty and Inequality in the Developing World 3 cr. or
POLS 2040 - Poverty and Inequality in the Developing World 3 cr.
POLS 1300 - Introduction to International Relations 3 cr.
SOC 2500 - Race and Ethnic Relations 3 cr.
SOC 2600 - Sociology of Developing Societies 3 cr.
SOC 3000 - Social Stratification 3 cr.

Vision of Peace Electives

PHIL 3610 - World Religions 3 cr.
PSY 2370 - Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships 3 cr.
SOC 2250 - Cultural Anthropology 3 cr.