Certificate of Achievement in Peace and Global Studies
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Total Units: 29
Term 1
12 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| PSY-11: Peace Psychology | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines the social-psychological themes, theories, causes, and practices of violence and peace in relationship to self, others and the natural world. We will address how one comes to tolerate and rationalize violence as the means for resolving complex social and environmental problems. Students will explore the threats to peace from a psychological foundation and examine how peacemaking and peace building promotes understanding, empathy, and compassion for personal, social, global, and environmental justice. |
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| Required Core Choice (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| CMST-9: Intercultural Communication | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides an understanding of the dynamics of intercultural communication. Students will develop knowledge, attitudes, and skills to become more effective intercultural communicators. (C-ID COMM 150). |
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| Required Core Choice (Select One) | 3 | Department recommends PHIL-16. | |
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This is a multidisciplinary program that offers students an opportunity to understand the root causes of human violence and peace. A certificate holder will also gain transferable skills useful in a public or private sector workplace.
Term 2
17 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| POS-16: Vital Political Problems | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
An introduction to political science designed to familiarize students with basic political concepts, political ideologies, political systems, and subfields within political science. (C-ID POLS 150) |
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| Required Core Choice (Select One) | 3 | Department recommends ANTH-4 or SOC-5. | |
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| Required Core Choice (Select One) | 4 | ||
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| PSY-10: Peace/Global Studies Capstone | 1 | ||
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Unit(s): 1.00
This capstone course should be taken in the last semester when completing requirements for either Certificate of Achievement or Certificate in Peace and Global Studies. This course offers a venue for an interdisciplinary discussion on global issues and personal responsibility. Students will have the opportunity to synthesize ideas from each of the disciplines defined by the Peace and Global Certificates and how these courses interconnect. From this perspective one may become a more effective global citizen and assist in the advancement of personal, social, global and environmental recovery and transformation. |
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| POS-92: Exploring Leadership | 3 | If unavailable, see department for waiver/substitution. | |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental elements of leadership. Students will explore leadership theories and models as well as their own values and beliefs to develop a personal philosophy of leadership that includes an understanding of self, others and community. Students will learn how to apply theory into practice as they prepare for leadership roles in college and community settings. |
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| Required Core Choice (Select One) | 3 | ANTH-18 see department for waiver of this requirement. | |
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