POLS-200: Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies (2019-2020)

Catalog Info

Requirements are subject to change. The information represented here is effective starting Winter 2014 and applies to the current catalog year. If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the My Progress section of HFC Self Service.
Title when registering
Intro to Peace and Conflict
Credit Hours
3.00
Contact Hours Per Week
3 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description

Examines social, political, economic, ethnic, cultural, and religious conflict and the methods used to resolve, regulate, and prevent conflict. The mechanisms for developing cooperation to resolve and mitigate conflict among peoples and states are central to this course. Also focuses on international and intra-state conflicts including civil wars, social strife, and rebellion, and employs case studies and other scientific methods to investigate specific conflicts and the strategies of conflict resolution.

Pre-requisites
ENG-092 or ENG-093 eligible
MTA Categories
  • Category 4: Social Sciences
General Education Categories
  • Social Sciences

Credit for Prior College-Level Learning

Options for Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other
Other Details

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