Undergraduate Course Descriptions
PJU 230/CRJ 237 Interpersonal Negotiation and Mediation (4 credits)
This course introduces basic and intermediate level skills useful for resolving interpersonal conflict and reconciling relationships post trauma. Building on an understanding of conflict theory and communication, the course uses skills of active listening, problem-solving and bargaining in family, work and community conflicts. Emphasis will be placed on training through simulations and role-play. There will be a review of existing theory and cases of social conflict resolution. Particular attention will be focused on the areas of interest-based negotiation, principled mediation and victim-offender reconciliation.
PJU/POL/THL 379B Reflections on Justice - Catholic Social Teaching (4 credits)
The study of justice and peace through the application of the social teaching of the Catholic Church and the findings of social and political science. Pre- or Co-requisite: ENG 102. Not open to students with credit in POL/THL/SJU /PJU 278.
PJU 497 Internship in Peace and Justice (2-8 credits)
Field placement under supervision in a local human service agency. The student will spend 50 hours in the field for each hour of credit. Students in this course are required to meet with faculty weekly in seminar to discuss and to reflect upon the practical application of their academic work. Pre-requisites: senior standing; 2.5 GPA; successful completion of application requirements for fieldwork.
PJU 498 International Conflict Management: Diplomacy, Democratization, Human Rights Seminar (4 credits)
The course focuses on the non-violent management of conflict at the intra state and international levels using state, regional, non-governmental and international actors. Particular attention is given to current areas of international conflict. The role of individuals, political leaders, economic and political systems, civil society organizations and international institutions such as the United Nations are explored in relation to the prevention of war and peacebuilding. The course explores conflict management strategies such as preventative diplomacy, arms control and disarmament, economic sanctions, international law, peacekeeping, sustainable economic development, democratization, conflict transformation and reconciliation post conflict. Pre-requisite: POL 360 or 379A.
