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