Conflict, Peace, and Social Justice Minor

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Co-directors: J. Kristen Urban (Political Science), Timothy W. Wolfe (Sociology), and Richard Buck (Philosophy)

The minor in conflict, peace and social justice (CPSJ) studies provides for an interdisciplinary examination of the conditions that make for peace. In focusing on both the analytical and normative aspects of conflict, justice and peace work, it seeks to foster the development of graduates committed to being catalysts for social and personal change, and to promoting the development of a just and peaceful world order.

Program Requirements

The particular emphasis of this program is on situating conflicts within the broad framework of peace and social justice

The minor in conflict, peace, and social justice consists of a minimum of six courses (18 credit hours). The framework for the CPSJ minor is designed as follows:

Students take three 3-credit courses:

Students select a track and select three courses (9 credits) in that area:

TRACK A-Conflict/Peace/and Social Justice in the International Order:

The role of international norms, institutions, and states in a peaceful world order. Students take PSCI 342 - Peace and Security AND two courses from the list below.

TRACK B-Conflict/Peace/and Social Justice within the Nation-State:

The role of domestic norms and institutions in achieving social, economic, and environmental justice. Students take EITHER BIOL 325 (Introduction to Environmental Science), OR SOC 307 - Social Inequality AND two courses selected from the list below.

TRACK C-Conflict/Peace/and Social Justice as Normative Behavior:

The impact of religious, philosophical, and cultural influences on peace. Students will take PHIL 323 - Political Philosophy AND two courses selected from the list below.

Note

Students take a 3-credit Internship/Study Abroad Practicum, developed with their advisor and that relates to their area of concentration.

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