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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 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 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
POSC 485	The Legacy of Vietnam in America
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 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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