CRI 4150

PEACE STUDIES

Peace Studies is commonly defined as the systematic, interdisciplinary study of the causes of war and the conditions of peace. This course will attempt to understand factors that lead to human conflict and aggression, including those that are (but not limited to) psychological, sociological, environmental, political, economic, religious, or historic in nature. In addition, the course is designed to familiarize students with the historical background of various peace movements, to analyze principles used to resolve conflict, and to provide a view of how peace and conflict resolution are being pursued today.

Units: 3.0