+ Peace and Conflict
Studies
103
Shatzel Hall, 419-372-7814
The
minor in Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS)
is a multidisciplinary program designed to
provide students with the conceptual and practical
tools to understand and resolve conflicts
and to build peace in a globalized world.
Students use methodologies from the social
sciences and humanities to explore the causes
and relationships that create conflict and
peace.
The
program consists of an introductory course
(PACS
200), two core classes, and a multidisciplinary
capstone course (PACS
300). In addition, all PACS minors complete
a field experience course (PACS
410) which exposes them to important themes
and issues related to peace around the world.
Each student takes 3 elective courses which
may emphasize particular disciplines or skills
that are useful for their future careers in
government, nonprofits, international organizations,
business, or for graduate or professional
school.
Learning
Outcomes
Upon
completion of the minor, students in Peace
and Conflict Studies are expected to:
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Understand
and apply key concepts of peace and conflict
studies (such as peace, conflict, coercion,
conflict resolution, ethics of war, nonviolent
resistance), to evaluate and solve conflicts
in the real world;
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Be
able to analyze contemporary conflicts in
a multidisciplinary (environmental, historical,
political, socio-cultural, psychological,
and economic) context;
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Possess
research skills necessary to conduct a research
project using qualitative or quantitative
evidence to evaluate and contribute to the
resolution of a problem, issue, or controversy
in the area of peace and conflict studies;
-
Possess
critical thinking, intercultural understanding,
and communication skills necessary to conduct
conflict resolution by peaceful means.
Minor
only (21 hours) — click
for 2008-2009 course requirements
Students
are strongly encouraged to take one course
from each of the following 3 areas: Determinants
of Conflict; Conflict Management and Peace;
Social Justice, Ethics, and Law.
Courses
not included on the approved electives list
may be substituted with the approval of the
advisor. In addition, students may apply 3
credit hours of PACS
400, PACS
470, or PACS
489 as elective credit toward the minor.
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