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.
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 445 | Economics of National Security |
| GEOG 320 | Geopolitics |
| HIST 342 | War and the American Experience |
| HIST 344 | The Vietnam War, 1945-1975 |
| IR 381 | Introduction to Arms Control and International Security |
| IR 383 | Conflict and Security in the Third World |
| IR 402 | Theories of War |
| IR 405 | International Bargaining and Decision Making |
| IR 481 | National Security Policies of the Superpowers |
| POSC 345 | International Law |
| POSC 366 | Terrorism and Genocide |
| POSC 485 | The Legacy of Vietnam in America |
| Electives in Peace and Justice (choose one) | |
| IR 306 | International Institutions |
| 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 391 | 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 |
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