Curriculum
Peace and Conflict Studies is an interdisciplinary path. You have freedom to explore the wide variety of courses in Juniata's Liberal Arts catalog.
First Year
- Explore the field of Peace and Conflict Studies!
- Choose among the following introductory courses:
- Introduction to Conflict Resolution
- Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies
- Mediation
- Conflict Intervention
- Political Crime
- Psychology of War and Terrorism
- Introduction to Justice Studies
- Introduction to International Politics
- Pursue language study
- Join PAX-O and work for peace and justice issues on campus, in the community and around the world
Second Year
- Expand your interdisciplinary understanding of the field and develop your skills as a peace builder
- Potential courses include:
- Nonviolence: Theory and Practice
- Anthropology of War and Peace
- Justice Studies II
- Genocide
- Just War Theory
- Bargaining and Conflict Management
- Nuclear Threat
- Intercultural Communication
- Media Violence
- Social Violence in Latin America
- Plan for a study abroad program, short term or long term
- Take a leadership role in PAX-O
- Attend the Peace and Justice Studies Conference
Third Year
- Expand the boundaries of your knowledge in a study abroad program or an internship
- Ireland, Belgium, Africa, India and many other Eagles Abroad Sites offer opportunities to develop expertise in particular regions and particular conflicts. Click here to read Junior Lily Kruglak's blog on her experiences studying abroad in China!
- Begin to think about your Honors Thesis - take a methods course
- Look for an internship where you can further develop your skills
- Thinking about graduate school? Check them out here
Final Year
- Synthesis comes through independent research and the opportunity to integrate theory and practice
- Write your Honors Thesis and present it at NCUR or the Juniata Liberal Arts Symposium
- Provide leadership for PAX-O
- Use upper level courses to synthesize your knowledge and experiences of conflict and violence:
- PACS Capstone
- Honors Thesis
- Conflict Transformation
- Gender and Conflict
- Art and Activism in Latin America
- International Law and Human Rights
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