Additional details about the program of study for the Peace and Conflict Resolution Minor can be found in the ISU Course Catalog.  This program of study can easily be combined with a variety of majors and can lead to numerous worthwhile career opportunities. You can download program of study brochure here.

Core Requirements

    IDS 111 Peace Studies

   A service learning component is incorporated into the IDS 111 course.  Students are encouraged to consult the Student Volunteer Center for ideas concerning possible sites at which they can complete their service learning commitment.

    IDS 398.01 Peace Studies Professional Practice

   The professional practice experience is an important culmination to the minor’s program of study.  Students should confer with Dr. Cox about possible sites for the internship.  However, it is the student’s responsibility to investigate and secure final arrangements.

Electives

Choose three courses from one group listed below and one course from each remaining group

Social Justice
PHI 238 Rights and Wrongs
SOC 106 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 108 Cont. Social Problems in Global Perspective
SOC 264 Minority Relations
SOC 366 Contemporary Social Movements
CJS 102 Individuals, Society, and Justice

Conflict Resolution
HIS 268 Peace History
POL 252 International Organization
POL 255 International Peace and Security
POL 351 International Law Assorted
POL 363 Political Theories of Nonviolence
SOC/HIS 111 American Diversity
FCS 310 Family Crisis
SOC/HIS/FCS 112 American Family: Change & Diversity

Violence Prevention
PHI 248 Modern War and Morality
POL 352 Human Rights
SOC 365 Juvenile Delinquency
CJS 369 World Criminal Justice System
IDS 254 Religions and Cultures
IDS 206 Geography and Politics of International Conflicts

Environment
BSC 202 Humans and the Biosphere
PHI 236 Values and the Environment
PHY 207 Energy and Society
AGR 201 Resources, Food and Society: A Global Perspective
HSC 156 Environmental Health in 21st Century

Globalization
ANT 175 Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Contemporary Human Problems
ECO 105 Principle of Economics
POL 150 Int. US Foreign Policy
POL 151 Introduction to International Relations
MQM 349 Business in Multicultural Environment
INB 190 Introduction to International Business
IDS 203 Nations and Narrations