Peace & Conflict Studies

Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate with a degree in Peace and Conflict Studies will be able to:

Demonstrate an interdisciplinary knowledge of the major aspects of peace and conflict studies.
Understand basic research methods in PCS, including data analysis and interpretation.
Communicate in a variety of formats, both oral and written.
Demonstrate that ability to use critical and creative thinking in evaluative the causes of conflict and strategies for conflict resolution.
Understand the impact of region and culture on peace and conflict.
Understand the foundations of Peace and Conflict, and approaches to resolution.
Understand the historical roots of social movements and how social justice and equality are being perused in the 21st century.
Engage in community based advocacy and conflict resolution.
Understand major concepts associated with non-violent social movements, community conflict resolution, responses to genocide, mediation, power and authority, social policy, communications and media, gender, global development, immigration, international politics, restorative justice and human rights.
Apply this knowledge in possible careers in:
- Restorative Justice
- Human Rights Advocacy
- Education
- Women's Advancement
- Development
- Diplomacy
- Non-Profit Management
- Conflict Resolution