2024-2025 University Catalog 
    
    Nov 23, 2024  
2024-2025 University Catalog

Peace and Conflict Studies Minor


Minor Requirements


The PCON minor requires six courses.

Students must take

  and  , as well as any four Cluster 2 elective offerings (see list below).

Minors may take

  as one of their electives, with instructor permission.

Up to two courses from a PCON minor can be shared with a major or any other minor. These courses should be approved by the student’s PCON faculty adviser in order to make sure all applicable requirements are being met for successful completion and graduation. PCON minors are strongly encouraged to consult with their PCON faculty advisor at least once each semester.

Geographic Areas of Specialization


  1. Central America, the Caribbean, and South America
  2. North America
  3. West, East, Central, and Southern and Sub-Saharan Africa
  4. Europe
  5. The Middle East and North Africa
  6. Russia, the Caucasus, and Central Asia
  7. Asia and the Pacific Rim
  8. Transregional Communities

Elective Offerings (Cluster 2)


Declarations


Students can declare a PCON minor at any time. Prospective minors are strongly encouraged to take and successfully complete (with a grade of C or higher) at least one required Cluster 1 course before making the decision.

GPA Requirement


A minimum grade of C is required for all courses taken toward the minor.

Peace and Conflict Studies Program


For more information about the department, including Faculty, transfer credit, awards, etc., please visit the Peace and Conflict Studies program  catalog page.