Peace Studies (PCST)
102.
Introduction to Peace Studies.
(3)
Introduction to peace research. Primary content of Peace Studies Program; focuses on the concepts of peace/war, security/conflict, and violence/non-violence. Special emphasis on non-violent conflict resolution, human rights, and social/environmental justice issues.
240.
International Politics.
(3)
(Also offered as POLS 240)
Analyzes significant factors in world politics, including nationalism, “national interest,” ideology, international conflict and collaboration, balance of power, deterrence, international law and international organization.
Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences.
{Fall, Spring}
306.
Peace and Conflict.
(3)
This course addresses peace and conflict issues arising from the global search for scarce mineral resources and indigenous communities and cultures threatened by extractive industries.
307.
Nonviolent Alternatives.
(3)
(Also offered as SOC 307)
This course studies the dynamics of violence and nonviolence at the interpersonal, institutional, cultural, and global level from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.
340.
Topics in Peace Studies.
(3 to a maximum of 15 Δ)
Current topics in Peace Studies to be explored in experimental courses.
400.
Peace Studies Internship.
(3)
Placement in community-based organization active in conflict resolution, peacemaking, and/or social justice. Arranged by student in consultation with advisor
Restriction: junior or senior standing, and permission of Peace Studies advisor and internship instructor.
