Associate of Arts Degree-Peace & Conflict Studies

• Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) is an interdisciplinary field of study which is concerned with the problem of human conflict, especially violent and destructive conflict, and the means by which it can be constructively and nonviolently resolved. Its interdisciplinary approach to analysis draws on the perspectives of the social sciences, history, and philosophy. Guest lecturers from these academic disciplines, as well as guests from the active world of conflict resolution, politicians, and peace leaders, will enhance the Associate Degree/Diploma and core courses, POLI 1145 ( PCCN 1201) and PCCN 1202. Each of the courses listed as requirements for the Associate Degree and Diploma Programs in Peace and Conflict Studies adds to an understanding of this most complex and pressing human issue.

• A specialization in this field can lead to further academic study in Peace and Conflict, a growing area in graduate programs in North American universities. Peace and Conflict Studies is also an appropriate preparation for the following career areas: politics and diplomacy; international relief and development; community and social services; public and private administration; counselling; law and corrections; and education.

• Associate of Arts Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies

CURRICULUM

Within the framework of the general requirements of the Associate of Arts Degree, students must complete at least 20 courses (minimum 60 credits) including:

• All of

• PCCN 1105, Lecture Series 1, 0

• PCCN 1202, Conflict and Conflict Resolution, 3

• POLI 1145, Peace and Conflict in the Modern World, 3

• Notes:

• 1 Attendance at this one-semester series of guest lectures on PACS topics and a journal are required.,

• One of

• ENGL 1100, Reading and Writing about Literature, 3

• ENGL 1123, Introduction to Academic Writing, 3

• ENGL 1127, Essay Writing and Short Prose Selections, 3

• ENGL 1128, Short Prose Selections and Composition, 3

• One of

• ENGL 1129, Modern Novel, Poetry, and Drama, 3

• ENGL 1130, Modern Novel, Poetry, and Film, 3

• Six of

• ANTH 1120, Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, 3

• ANTH 2260, Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspectives, 3

• ANTH 2270, Anthropology of Food, 3

• ASIA 1120, Religions of the East 1, 3

• BIOL 1118, Introduction to Environmental Ecology, 4

• BIOL 1185, Human Ecology, 3

• CNST 1120, Canadian First Nations' Concerns, 3

• CNST 1130, Work in Canadian Society, 3

• CNST 1140, Racism and Ethnic Relations in Canada, 3

• CHEM 1117, Environmental Chemistry for Arts Majors I, 4

• CHEM 1217, Environmental Chemistry for Arts Majors II, 4

• ECON 1119, Canadian Domestic and International Issues, 3

• ENVS 2410, Environmental Law, 3

• GEOG 1155, Environmental Geography, 3

• GEOG 1160, Development and Change in Asia-Pacific, 3

• HIST 1114, Renaissance and Reformation, 3

• HIST 1115, Modern History 1900 - 1939, 3

• HIST 1117, Outsiders: Histories of Exclusion, 3

• HIST 2229, The Rise and Fall of the British Empire, 3

• HIST 2241, The History of the Cold War I: 1946 - 1960, 3

• HIST 2242, The History of the Cold War II: 1960-1991, 3

• HIST 2245, Rights, Rock, and Revolution: The Uncivil War of the 1960s, 3

• HIST 2255, History of the Modern Middle East, 3

• HIST 2260, Environmental History, 3

• LAMS 2203, Conflict and Change in Latin America, 3

• LAMS 2206, Latin America in a Globalized World, 3

• PHIL 1100, Introduction to Philosophy: (Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy), 3

• PHIL 1105, Biomedical Ethics, 3

• PHIL 2226, Social and Political Philosophy, 3

• PSYC 1115, Introduction to Biological, Cognitive, and Developmental Psychology, 3

• PSYC 1215, Introduction to Social, Personality, and Abnormal Psychology, 3

• PSYC 2319, Psychology of the Family, 3

• PSYC 2322, Social Psychology, 3

• PSYC 2323, Health Psychology, 3

• PSYC 3220, Group Dynamics, 3

• PSYC 3230, Psychology and Culture, 3

• RELS 1120, Religions of the East 2, 3

• RELS 1220, Religions of the West, 3

• SOCI 1120, Introduction to Sociology: Models and Concepts, 3

• SOCI 1121, Introduction to Sociology: Structures and Processes, 3

• SOCI 1126, Introduction to Environmental Sociology, 3

• SOCI 1130, Sociology and Aboriginal Peoples' Issues, 3

• SOCI 2210, Racism and Ethnic Relations, 3

• SOCI 2220, Women and Social Structure, 3

• SOCI 2222, Social Change and Globalization, 3

• SOCI 2223, Industrialization, 3

• SOCI 2225, Crime, Punishment and the Penal System, 3

• SOCI 2240, Contemporary Social Movements, 3

• SOCI 2250, The Sociology of the Family, 3

• WMST 1116, Investigating Women's Realities: An Introduction, 3

• WMST 1195, Special Topics I, 3

• WMST 1216, Exploring Women's Lives: An Introduction, 3

• WMST 1220, Women and Health, 3

• WMST 1230, Women and Popular Culture, 3

• WMST 2272, Women and Social Change, 3

• Notes:

• 1 Students will receive credit for only one of ASIA 1120 and RELS 1120.
  2 Students will receive credit for only one of ASIA 1120 and RELS 1120.,

• Diploma in Arts and Science (Peace and Conflict Studies)

• All of

• PCCN 1105, Lecture Series 1, 0

• PCCN 1202, Conflict and Conflict Resolution, 3

• POLI 1145, Peace and Conflict in the Modern World, 3

• Notes:

• 1 Attendance at this one-semester series of guest lectures on PACS topics and a journal are required.,

• One of

• ENGL 1100, Reading and Writing about Literature, 3

• ENGL 1123, Introduction to Academic Writing, 3

• ENGL 1127, Essay Writing and Short Prose Selections, 3

• ENGL 1128, Short Prose Selections and Composition, 3

• One of

• ENGL 1129, Modern Novel, Poetry, and Drama, 3

• ENGL 1130, Modern Novel, Poetry, and Film, 3

• Six of

• ANTH 1120, Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, 3

• ANTH 2260, Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspectives, 3

• ANTH 2270, Anthropology of Food, 3

• ASIA 1120, Religions of the East 1, 3

• BIOL 1118, Introduction to Environmental Ecology, 4

• BIOL 1185, Human Ecology, 3

• CNST 1120, Canadian First Nations' Concerns, 3

• CNST 1130, Work in Canadian Society, 3

• CNST 1140, Racism and Ethnic Relations in Canada, 3

• CHEM 1117, Environmental Chemistry for Arts Majors I, 4

• CHEM 1217, Environmental Chemistry for Arts Majors II, 4

• ECON 1119, Canadian Domestic and International Issues, 3

• ENVS 2410, Environmental Law, 3

• GEOG 1155, Environmental Geography, 3

• GEOG 1160, Development and Change in Asia-Pacific, 3

• HIST 1114, Renaissance and Reformation, 3

• HIST 1115, Modern History 1900 - 1939, 3

• HIST 1117, Outsiders: Histories of Exclusion, 3

• HIST 2229, The Rise and Fall of the British Empire, 3

• HIST 2241, The History of the Cold War I: 1946 - 1960, 3

• HIST 2242, The History of the Cold War II: 1960-1991, 3

• HIST 2245, Rights, Rock, and Revolution: The Uncivil War of the 1960s, 3

• HIST 2255, History of the Modern Middle East, 3

• HIST 2260, Environmental History, 3

• LAMS 2203, Conflict and Change in Latin America, 3

• LAMS 2206, Latin America in a Globalized World, 3

• PHIL 1100, Introduction to Philosophy: (Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy), 3

• PHIL 1105, Biomedical Ethics, 3

• PHIL 2226, Social and Political Philosophy, 3

• PSYC 1115, Introduction to Biological, Cognitive, and Developmental Psychology, 3

• PSYC 1215, Introduction to Social, Personality, and Abnormal Psychology, 3

• PSYC 2319, Psychology of the Family, 3

• PSYC 2322, Social Psychology, 3

• PSYC 2323, Health Psychology, 3

• PSYC 3220, Group Dynamics, 3

• PSYC 3240, The Psychology of Creativity, 3

• RELS 1120, Religions of the East 2, 3

• RELS 1220, Religions of the West, 3

• SOCI 1120, Introduction to Sociology: Models and Concepts, 3

• SOCI 1121, Introduction to Sociology: Structures and Processes, 3

• SOCI 1126, Introduction to Environmental Sociology, 3

• SOCI 1130, Sociology and Aboriginal Peoples' Issues, 3

• SOCI 2210, Racism and Ethnic Relations, 3

• SOCI 2220, Women and Social Structure, 3

• SOCI 2222, Social Change and Globalization, 3

• SOCI 2223, Industrialization, 3

• SOCI 2225, Crime, Punishment and the Penal System, 3

• SOCI 2240, Contemporary Social Movements, 3

• SOCI 2250, The Sociology of the Family, 3

• WMST 1116, Investigating Women's Realities: An Introduction, 3

• WMST 1195, Special Topics I, 3

• WMST 1216, Exploring Women's Lives: An Introduction, 3

• WMST 1220, Women and Health, 3

• WMST 1230, Women and Popular Culture, 3

• WMST 2272, Women and Social Change, 3

• Any two Political Science (POLI 1100 and POLI 1140 highly recommended).
  * No more than two courses from any one subject area.,

• 1 Students will receive credit for only one of ASIA 1120 and RELS 1120.
  2 Students will receive credit for only one of ASIA 1120 and RELS 1120.