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Peace and Conflict Studies
Interdisciplinary Minor
ELLEN GRUENBAUM, Dean
BOB FISCHER, Coordinator
Social Science Building, Room 108
(559) 278-3013
Peace and Conflict Studies Minor
Special Certificate in Peacebuilding and Mediation
Faculty
Denis Bacon, School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
Barbara Birch, Linguistics
Melanie Bloom, Communication
Sharon Brown-Welty, Educational Research, Administration and Foundations
Jeronima Echeverria, History
Bob Fischer, Sociology
Luz Gonzalez, Chicano and Latin American Studies
Sudarshan Kapoor, Social Work Education
Isabel Kaprielian, History
Pamela Lane-Garon, Educational Research, Administration and Foundation
Russell J. Mardon, Political Science
Robert Mikell, Ethnic Studies
Marilyn Shelton, Literacy and Early Education
Albert Valencia, Counseling and Special Education
Peace and Conflict Studies
The overall purpose of the program in Peace and Conflict Studies (21-unit
minor) is to prepare students, including potential leaders, with peacemaking
and conflict management skills they can apply to daily life situations,
regardless of their academic disciplines or chosen professions. The program
has been developed to provide an interdisciplinary perspective to the study
of conflict, violence, war, and peace. Such an approach is essential in
view of the highly complex, interconnected, interdependent world in which
we live. This requires an understanding that allows people to respond creatively,
rather than thoughtlessly, to conflict and violence at various levels. This
interdisciplinary program is open to all students.
Requirements for the Minor
A total of 21 units, which will include:
- 15 units from the Areas of Study. It is strongly recommended that 3 units be taken from each of the five Areas of Study. However, four out of the five areas must be covered.
- PAX 185 - Internship (3 units) or PAX 190 - Independent Study (3 units).
- PAX 100. Peace and Conflict (3)
Provides an overview of causes and types of conflict, critical examination of issues related to war, peace, and justice.
Areas of Study
AREA I - Personal and Interpersonal Issues
SOC 162, 165, 168; COMM 108, 162; PAX 110; PHIL 10, 157; PSYCH 61, 178
AREA II - Community and Social Issues
ANTH 120; AF AM 144; INTD 156; CRIM 140; CLS 128; ECON 140; I S C 93; SOC
111; PHIL 120, 125; PL SI 116; PSYCH 156; W S 108, 116
AREA III - International and Global Issues
AG EC 140; AF AM 150; B A 174; ECON 114, 179; GEOG 163; HIST 105, 180; PL
SI 112, 120, 121, 122, 125; SOC 157
AREA IV - Conflict Management
AG EC 117; B A 156; HIST 166, 185; HRM 152; PL SI 126; COMM 164, 169
AREA V - Education for Peace and Nonviolence
AF AM 145; EHD 101; KINES 111; PHIL 131; SOC 122
Special Certificate in Peacebuilding and Mediation
12 units: Peacebuilding, Mediation, Internship, and Elective Open
to all majors. Contact the coordinator for details.
COURSES
Peace and Conflict Studies (PAX)
100. Peace and Conflict (3)
Provides an overview of causes and types of conflict. Critical examination
of issues related to war, peace, and justice. (Formerly INTD 180)
110. Peacebuilding (3)
Theories, methods, and skills in personal transformation, anger management,
communication, engaging cooperation, building community, reducing prejudice,
maintaining relationships, and consensus decision-making. Emphasizes multi-cultural
perspectives. (Formerly S SCI 150T)
120. Mediation (3)
This course includes such topics as interest-based bargaining, anger management,
values, communication, and conflict management, all in the context of mediation.
Participants acquire and practice mediation skills and observe the process
as practiced by skilled professional mediators. (Formerly S SCI 150T)
185. Internship (1-3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor and sponsoring agency. Internships
in peacebuilding, reconciliation, conflict resolution and mediation with
local social service agencies, the Better Business Bureau, school districts,
and corporations. Hours to be arranged. CR/NC grading only. (Formerly S
SCI 185)
190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement - Independent
Study. Approved for SP grading.
