For course descriptions see the 2005-2007 Academic Course Catalog.
A group of six core courses must be taken initially, followed by a concentration in one of three different areas to complete the Peace Studies major.
Check when completed.
Basic Requirements (20-24 credits):
____ PCST 111, Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies (4)
____ ENVR 175, Integrated Environmental Science I (4)
OR ENVR 275, Integrated Environmental Science II (4)
Except for those in natural science concentration
____ PCST 333, Theologies of Violence/Nonviolence (4)
OR PCST 343, Philosophies of Violence/Nonviolence (4)
OR PCST 345 Literature and Philosophy of Conflict (4)
____ PCST 346, Mediation & Conflict Resolution (4)
____ PCST 397, Internship (4-8)
____ PCST 399, Peace Studies Seminar (4)
(20-24 credits)
____ Completed Basic Requirements
____ PCST 333, Theologies of Violence/Nonviolence (4)
And either PCST 343, Philosophies of Violence/Nonviolence (4)
OR PCST 345 Literature and Philosophy of Conflict (4)
Six PCST humanities courses chosen in consultation with the faculty advisor
(five of which must be upper-division):
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(28 credits)
(48-52 total credits)
The Peace Studies major with a Natural Science concentration will require the following:
____ Completed Basic Requirements
____ PCST 353, Peace Studies Science Symposium (4)
____ A major or minor in one of the following science areas: Biology, Nutrition, Chemistry, Computer Science, Math, or Physics (please refer to individual areas)
(54-80 total credits)
____ Completed Basic Requirements
Seven courses from the Social Sciences according to a plan developed by the student and faculty advisor. At least five courses must be upper division.
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(28 credits)
(48-52 total credits)
____PCST 111, Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies (4)
____ENVR 175, Integrated Environmental Science I (4)
OR ENVR 275, Integrated Environmental Science II (4)
____PCST 333, Theologies of Violence/Nonviolence (4)
OR either PCST 343, Philosophies of Violence/Nonviolence (4)
OR PCST 345 Literature and Philosophy of Conduct
____PCST 346, Mediation and Conflict Resolution (4)
____PCST 397, Internship (4-8)
____PCST 399, Peace Studies Seminar (4)
(24-28 credits)
Suggested first semester program of study
CORE 100 or HONR 100, Symposium (4)
PCST 111, Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies (4) SSL
Foreign language and/or other Core requirements (4, 4)
For more information, see the Peace Studies Department website.