Origins and Development of Peace Studies
This is the foundational course for all UN University for Peace programs. As such, it is the core course for the term abroad. Based on a critical analysis of policies, strategies, institutions, organizations, and movements, the course examines a range of core issues, dimensions, perspectives, and paradigms for understanding the root causes of conflicts and violence and constructive strategies to address them and build peace in contemporary global, international, regional, national and local contexts.
Prerequisites & course information
Weekly hours: 15 Seminar/Discussion hours Prerequisite(s): 9 credit units of GEOG courses including at least 3 credit units at the 200-level or higher; permission of the instructor; minimum of 60 credit units of university coursework; and 70% average in the major before departure. Restricted to students majoring in Anthropology, Biology, Environment and Society, Environmental Biology, Environmental Geoscience, Health Studies, History, Hydrology, Indigenous Studies, Political Studies, or Sociology, or who are pursuing a certificate in Geomatics or Global Studies. Note: This course is held in Costa Rica as part of a study term abroad and is part of the international experiential learning opportunities offered in the College of Arts and Science.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027