Psychology

PSYCH 344

Peace Psychology

Course Description
As noted in the UNESCO Charter, war begins in the minds of people. By extension, peace must also begin in the minds of people. This course will examine the psychological processes that lead to war or peace, defined broadly to include not only the absence of war but also the creation of an equitable, just, sustainable social order. The course will challenge students to analyze the connections between individual and systematic processes and to think in an informed, critical manner in regard to psychological issues of peace. The course will examine topics such as positive and negative peace, peacemaking and peace building, ethnic conflict, misperceptions in international conflict, the psychology of negotiation and meditation, peace education, gender and peace, psychology and human rights, peace activism, and mental health in global context.

Prerequisites
PSYC 200 and PSYC 201

Offered
Alternate years

Course Credit
Three hours

Course Professor
Dr. Wessells