University Catalog 2014-2015

University of Colorado Boulder

PACS-4500 (3) Senior Seminar in Peace and Conflict Studies

Examines specific theoretical perspectives in peace and conflict studies and conducts in-depth research projects using a case-study approach. Emphasizes using critical thinking skills in writing and class discussion. Case study examples include: U.S. violence, peacemaking/keeping in ethnonationalist conflicts, environmental conflict resolution. Prereq., PACS 2500 or instructor consent. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) majors only.