Course List
Peace Studies Overview
This required course provides a general introduction to peace studies as an area of inquiry. Through seminal readings, students are able to identify concrete social justice issues and their relevance to domains of societal, international and ecological spheres of violence. Students probe the insights of literature on nonviolence or limited use of violence through a critical research paper and other course applications.
Special Topics in Peace Studies
Cross-listed beginning, mid, and upper-level courses or seminars focused on peace and justice issues are taught on occasion in other departments.
Directed Readings in Peace Studies
An independent program of reading and research developed in consultation with a supervising faculty member and the PAX director. It usually will include a review of the peace studies literature in the student?s major field, with a final research project that integrates the student's major with peace studies.
Practicum in Peace Studies
Prerequisite: permission of PAX director. Supervised field experience in a social justice or peace-related program or project.
The following is a list of courses cross-listed with other departments and programs. For complete course descriptions, see the listings of originating departments (in parentheses). Other topic and theme courses are cross-listed when appropriate.
Peace Studies Overview
This required course provides a general introduction to peace studies as an area of inquiry. Through seminal readings, students are able to identify concrete social justice issues and their relevance to domains of societal, international and ecological spheres of violence. Students probe the insights of literature on nonviolence or limited use of violence through a critical research paper and other course applications.
Special Topics in Peace Studies
Cross-listed beginning, mid, and upper-level courses or seminars focused on peace and justice issues are taught on occasion in other departments.
Directed Readings in Peace Studies
An independent program of reading and research developed in consultation with a supervising faculty member and the PAX director. It usually will include a review of the peace studies literature in the student?s major field, with a final research project that integrates the student's major with peace studies.
Practicum in Peace Studies
Prerequisite: permission of PAX director. Supervised field experience in a social justice or peace-related program or project.
The following is a list of courses cross-listed with other departments and programs. For complete course descriptions, see the listings of originating departments (in parentheses). Other topic and theme courses are cross-listed when appropriate.