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Peace and Conflict Studies
Interdisciplinary Minor
LUZ GONZALEZ, Dean
ARTHUR WINT, Coordinator
Science II Building, Room 159
559.278.2305
Peace and Conflict Studies Minor
Special Certificate in Peacebuilding and Mediation
Faculty
Core Faculty
Sudarshan Kapoor, Social Work Education
Pamela Lane-Garon, Educational Research and Administration
Marilyn Shelton, Literacy and Early Education
Affiliated Faculty
Barbara Birch, Linguistics
Jeronima Echeverria, History
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. - The minor also requires a minimum 2.0 GPA and six upper-division units in residence.
- Courses also can fulfill General Education requirements as appropriate.
Areas of Study
AREA I - Personal and Interpersonal Issues
SOC 162, 165, 168; COMM 108, 162; PAX 110; PHIL 10, 157; PSYCH 61
AREA II - Community and Social Issues
ANTH 120; AAIS 144; ECON 167; CRIM 140; CLAS 128; ECON 140; ISC 93; SOC 111;
PHIL 120, 125; PLSI 116; WS 108, 116
AREA III - International and Global Issues
AGEC 140; AAIS 150; BA 174; ECON 114, 179; GEOG 163; HIST 105; PLSI
120, 121, 122, 125; SOC 157
AREA IV - Conflict Management
AGEC 117; BA 156; HIST 166, 185; HRM 152; PLSI 126; COMM 164, 169
AREA V - Education for Peace and Nonviolence
AAIS 145; 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)
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. Principled negotiation; cultural
awareness.
PAX 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.
PAX 120. Mediation (3)
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.
PAX 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.
PAX 190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement - Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading.
Courses
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