Peace and Conflict Studies | Graduate Degrees | Peace and Conflict and Studies, M.A. Suggested Course Sequence
Peace and Conflict and Studies, M.A. Suggested Course Sequence
SUSTAINABLE PEACE AND JUSTICE CONCENTRATION: on-campus
Required: 30 credit hours
PRACTICUM OPTION
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Required Courses (12 credits) | ||
| PCS 621 | Critical Foundations of Peace and Conflict Studies | 3 |
| PCS 622 | Skills in Transformative Conflict | 3 |
| PCS 623 | Community and Action Research | 3 |
| PCS 624 | Peace and Justice in a Changing Climate | 3 |
| Electives (15 credits) | ||
| Select 15 credits of electives from graduate-level PCS courses* | 15 | |
| Practicum (Capstone Experience (3 credits)) | ||
| PCS 690 | Integrated Practicum: Professional Development Project | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 |
COURSE LIST
*Students may select one course (3 credits) outside of PCS that fits their area of study in consultation with the Graduate Program Director. Students may select one online PCS graduate course as one of their electives. Please visit the catalog for a list of possible PCS electives.
THESIS OPTION (APPROVAL REQUIRED)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Required Courses (12 credits) | ||
| PCS 621 | Critical Foundations of Peace and Conflict Studies | 3 |
| PCS 622 | Skills in Transformative Conflict | 3 |
| PCS 623 | Community and Action Research | 3 |
| PCS 624 | Peace and Justice in a Changing Climate | 3 |
| Electives (12-15 credits) | ||
| Select 12-15 credits of electives from graduate-level PCS courses* | 12-15 | |
| Thesis (Capstone Experience (3-6 credits)) | ||
| PCS 699 | Thesis | 3-6 |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 |
COURSE LIST
*Students may select one course (3 credits) outside of PCS that fits their area of study in consultation with the Graduate Program Director. Students may select one online PCS graduate course as one of their electives. Please visit the catalog for a list of possible PCS electives.
SUSTAINABLE PEACE AND JUSTICE COURSE SEQUENCE (on-campus)
Year 1
| Fall (9 credits) | Spring (9 credits) |
| PCS 621, Critical Foundations of Peace and Conflict Studies or PCS 622, Skills in Transformative Conflict | PCS 623, Community and Action Research or PCS 624, Peace and Justice in a Changing Climate |
| PCS Elective Course | PCS Elective Course |
| PCS Elective Course | PCS Elective Course |
year 2
| Fall (6-9 credits) | Spring (6-9 credits) |
| PCS 621, Critical Foundations of Peace and Conflict Studies or PCS 622, Skills in Transformative Conflict | PCS 690, Integrated Colloquium or PCS 699, Thesis |
| PCS or Other Elective Course | PCS 623, Community and Action Research or PCS 624, Peace and Justice in a Changing Climate |
| PCS Elective Course | PCS Elective Course |
TRANSFORMATIVE PEACE AND CONFLICT CONCENTRATION: ONLINE
Required: 33 credit hours
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Required Courses (12 credits) | ||
| PCS 600 | Transforming Conflict: Histories and Theories | 3 |
| PCS 601 | Indigenous Peace Practices | 3 |
| PCS 605 | Skills and Techniques of Conflict Management | 3 |
| PCS 607 | Conflict Analysis: Theories of Change | 3 |
| Electives (18 credits) | ||
| Select 18 credits of electives from graduate-level PCS courses* | 18 | |
| Practicum (Capstone Experience (3 credits)) | ||
| PCS 690 | Integrated Practicum: Professional Development Project | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 33 |
COURSE LIST
*Students may select one course (3 credits) outside of PCS that fits their area of study in consultation with the Graduate Program Director. Please visit the catalog for a list of possible PCS electives.
TRANSFORMATIVE PEACE AND CONFLICT COURSE SEQUENCE (ONLINE)
year 1
| Fall (9 credits) | Spring (9 credits) |
| PCS 600, Principles and Practice of Conflict Management and Resolution OR PCS 601 Indigenous Peace Practice | PCS 605, Skills and Techniques of Conflict Management |
| PCS Elective Course | PCS 607, Conflict Analysis: Theories of Change |
| PCS Elective Course | PCS Elective Course |
year 2
| Fall (9 credits) | Spring (6-9 credits) |
| PCS 600, Principles and Practice of Conflict Management and Resolution OR PCS 601 Indigenous Peace Practices | PCS 690, Integrated Colloquium |
| PCS Elective Course | PCS Elective Course |
| PCS Elective Course | PCS Elective Course |