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PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES

Peace Studies Minor

Students at George Fox University may earn a minor in peace studies by taking elective courses from the departments of history and political science, communication arts, and religious studies. For more information, students should see their advisor or the registrar.

The Center for Peace and Justice coordinates a special course of study in conflict management designed to give students concentrated preparation for practical peacemaking in their work, church, community, and family. Students will study the theory of communication and conflict resolution, be introduced to relevant skills, and equip themselves to apply this learning in a variety of action settings.

1. Either COMM 200 Persuasive Communication, or COMM 210 Interpersonal Communication
2. Either PSYC/SOCI 300 Group Dynamics, or PSYC/CHMN 380 Counseling, or BUSN 480 Organizational Behavior
3. COMM/PSCI 310 Conflict Resolution
4. PSCI 410 Community Mediation
5. Field experience in a conflict resolution or mediation program or agency, to be tailored to the individual student's needs (taken after PSCI 410 or concurrently with it).

Each of the five elements equals 3 semester hours of credit, for 15 hours altogether. These credits may be applied also toward general education, major, or minor requirements. Successful students will receive a certificate of completion upon graduation.