Why Peace Studies
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Develop your ability to understand conflict and prospects for peace, central to the contemporary world.
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Learn interdisciplinary social scientific and humanities approaches to peace.
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Carry out a guided, individualized capstone project.
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Double count courses from your major and minor, giving you a head start on the certificate.
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Get a credential indicating your ability to engage in conflict resolution.
What Will I Learn
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Conceptions of Interpersonal and Global Conflict and Peace
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Causes of Conflict and War
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Methods of Conflict Resolution and Peacemaking
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How to Carry Out a Research Project