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Peace and Conflict Studies - Minor

The Peace and Conflict Studies minor gives students a solid background in the theory and skills of managing conflicts in constructive, not destructive, ways. Students learn how to apply skills that are not only useful in a variety of workplace settings, but in everyday life and relationships as well.

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Minor in Peace and Conflict Studies

麻豆影院's Minor in Peace and Conflict Studies provides students with a foundational understanding of the dynamics of conflict and the principles of peacebuilding. Through an interdisciplinary approach, the program explores topics such as conflict resolution, human rights, social justice, and nonviolent strategies for addressing disputes. Students gain valuable skills in mediation, negotiation, and critical thinking, preparing them to engage thoughtfully in addressing conflicts in their personal, professional, and community lives. This minor complements a wide range of majors and equips graduates for careers in fields such as international relations, social work, education, and advocacy, empowering them to contribute to peacebuilding efforts on both local and global scales.

Program Information for Peace and Conflict Studies - Minor

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Develop skills in preventing, managing and resolving conflict.
  2. Analyze conflict situations and determine appropriate interventions.
  3. Develop and implement methods to create positive change.
Admissions for Peace and Conflict Studies - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Coursework
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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
PACS 11001INTRODUCTION TO CONFLICT MANAGEMENT (DIVD) (KSS) 3
PACS 31002GENDER, POWER AND CONFLICT 3
PACS 31003NONVIOLENCE: THEORY AND PRACTICE 3
PACS 31010CONFLICT THEORY 3
PACS 48080MEDIATION: THEORY AND TRAINING 3
Minor Electives, choose from the following:6
PACS 30000
MAY 4 1970 AND ITS AFTERMATH
PACS 32020
STRATEGIC PLANNING
PACS 32030
INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION (DIVG)
PACS 32040
CROSS-CULTURAL CONFLICT MANAGEMENT (DIVG)
PACS 33030
CONFLICT IN THE WORKPLACE
PACS 34010
CAREER PATHWAYS IN PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES
PACS 35050
ENVIRONMENTAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION
PACS 35092
INTERNSHIP IN PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES (ELR) 1
PACS 35095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES
PACS 41010
RECONCILIATION VERSUS REVENGE: TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE (DIVG) (WIC)
PACS 44040
NEGOTIATION
PACS 49091
VARIABLE CONTENT SEMINAR IN PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES
Minimum Total Credit Hours:21
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Maximum 3 credit hours of may apply toward the Peace and Conflict Studies minor.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at 麻豆影院 State (in residence).
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • 麻豆影院 Campus
Requirements for Previous Catalog Years

Starting in Fall 2019, the course prefixes changed from CACM to PACS.  Some of the course names changed to reference Peace and Conflict Studies rather than Applied Conflict Management. For students who took our classes or have catalog years prior to Fall 2019, a chart is available (see link below) that shows the older CACM course numbers and the new PACS numbers and names.

Click to Download CACM to PACS Course Equivalencies Chart

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