Campus: NYC
This program is an interdisciplinary major. It examines direct, structural, symbolic and environmental violence; social justice; theories and practice of nonviolence and conflict transformation; conflict resolution techniques including negotiation, mediation, and facilitation; and interdisciplinary perspectives on peace building and peace making. This program reflects Pace University's commitment to theory and practice in this interdisciplinary field and is consistent with the University's institutional mission of civic engagement and global citizenship. For identification of newly available courses not yet listed in the following pages and the necessary approval for POL 303 Politics Workshop: The United Nations, students must meet with department advisor.
Major Completion Summary
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| University Core Requirements | 44-55 |
| Major Requirements | 33 |
| Open Electives | 40-51 |
| Total Credits | 128 |
University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)
See complete University Core requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Core | ||
| Complete University Core Requirements | 44-55 | |
| Total Credits | 44-55 | |
Major Requirements (33 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PJS 101 | Introduction to Peace and Justice Studies | 3 |
| PJS 203 | Nonviolence: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| PJS 250 | Working Through Conflict: Mediation, Negotiation and Facilitation | 3 |
| POL 247 | International Law and Human Rights | 3 |
| POL 325 | Conflict Analysis | 3 |
| POL 326 | Reconciliation and Transitional Justice | 3 |
| WS 399 | Research Methods | 3 |
| PJS 400 Level Course | 3 | |
| Required Elective Courses | ||
| Select nine credits of the following: 1 | 9 | |
| Introduction to Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies | ||
| Global Culture and Local Identities | ||
| Anthropology of Violence | ||
| Topic: Political Anthropology | ||
| Art as a Vehicle of Social Commentary and Political Progress | ||
| Environmental and Ecological Art | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Topic: Conflict Management | ||
| Crime and Public Policy | ||
| Victims of Crime | ||
| Terrorism and Society | ||
| Social Responsibility and the World of Nature | ||
| Nature and Culture: A Study in Connections | ||
| Environmental Studies: Economic, Ethical and Political Perspectives | ||
| Globalization, Trade and the Environment | ||
| Sustainable Living in Our World | ||
| History of Human Rights | ||
| Israel and Palestine: The Heritage and the Challenge | ||
| Nonviolent Activism in Modern Asia | ||
| Discrimination, Integration and Assimilation: Global Jewish Experience | ||
| Latin America: Century of Social Change and Revolution | ||
| Wars in the Asia-Pacific | ||
| "For Land, Bread and Liberty": The Latin American Social Revolution in History and Culture | ||
| Postcolonial Literature | ||
| Topic: Postcolonial Literature: The Caribbean | ||
| Normative Ethics: Contemporary Moral Problems | ||
| Ethics in the Workplace | ||
| Legal and Political Philosophy | ||
| Environmental Ethics | ||
| Ethical Theories | ||
| Introduction to International Relations | ||
| Revolution or Reform | ||
| Gender and Politics | ||
| Politics Workshop: The United Nations | ||
| Race and Ethnicity in Cities | ||
| Race and Ethnicity | ||
| Social Class | ||
| Gender and Social Change | ||
| Border Crossing: Immigration and American Society | ||
| Crime and Social Justice | ||
| Social Movements | ||
| Politics Workshop: International Organization | ||
| Politics Workshop: United Nations | ||
| Topic: History and Religion of the Middle East: Holy Nationalism | ||
| Children in Urban Society | ||
| Understanding Community and Diversity: Queer Cultures | ||
| Consuming Desires: Mass Production, Advertising, and Consumer Society in Modern Europe | ||
| The Holocaust and Modern Genocides: Representations in History, Literature and Film | ||
| Caught in the Crossfire: The Impact of War on Women and Children | ||
| International Issues in Child Protection: Political and Psychological Perspectives | ||
| Disability Stories through Film and Media | ||
| Intro to Women's, Gender, and Sexualities Studies | ||
| Non-Profit Skills for Social Justice | ||
| The Girl Child-A Global Perspective | ||
| Queer Stories:LGBTQ People and Communities in Historical Context | ||
| Men and Masculinities | ||
| Global Activism and Transnational Feminist Theories | ||
| Topic: Slumming and Tramping: The Queer America | ||
| Women as Change Agents: Gender and Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector | ||
| Total Credits | 33 | |
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For qualifying learning communities (6 credits) and possibly other available electives, see Peace & Justice program advisor for approval.
Open Electives (40-51 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Open Electives | ||
| Select 40-51 credits | 40-51 | |
| Total Credits | 40-51 | |
Updated: December 8, 2021
In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These courses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENG 110 | Composition | 3 |
| PJS 101 | Introduction to Peace and Justice Studies | 3 |
| UNV 101 | First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community | 1 |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 6 | |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course and a Learning Community (LC) course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PJS 203 | Nonviolence: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| ENG 120 | Critical Writing | 4 |
| One Lab science course | 3-4 | |
| COM 200 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| MAT 102 | Mathematics for Life | 3 |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| POL 247 | International Law and Human Rights | 3 |
| POL 326 | Reconciliation and Transitional Justice | 3 |
| First Second Language Course. See Advisor for guidelines | 3 | |
| CIS 101 | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
| One Civic Engagement (CE) or one major elective course | 3 | |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course - Writing Enhanced | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| PJS 203 | Nonviolence: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| One elective course in subject PJS | 3 | |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3 | |
| Second Language Course, if applicable | 3 | |
| ENG 201 | Writing in the Disciplines | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| WS 399 | Research Methods | 3 |
| One elective course in subject PJS | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course (Writing Enhanced (WE) course) | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3 | |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| PJS 250 | Working Through Conflict: Mediation, Negotiation and Facilitation | 3 |
| POL 325 | Conflict Analysis | 3 |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Take 400-level course in subject PJS | 3 | |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| One elective course in subject PJS | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 128-129 | |