Peace and Justice Studies Minor
The minor requires six courses and two further credits linked to experiential learning. Up to two courses may be double-counted from a major, as well as from another minor.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| One introductory course (PJIN attribute) | 4 | |
| Four electives 1 | 16 | |
| Two credits in experiential learning | 2 | |
| One capstone course (PJCP attribute) | 4 | |
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Any course with the PJST attribute code (or PJST 4999) may qualify for this requirement.
Introductory courses
Students are encouraged to take PJST 3110, but may substitute any of the courses listed below as well.
Courses in this group have the PJIN attribute.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMC 3330 | Peace, Justice, and the Media | 4 |
| PHIL 4310 | Human Rights in Context | 4 |
| PHIL 4473 | War and Peace: Just War Theory | 4 |
| PJST 3110 | Introduction to Peace and Justice | 4 |
| POSC 3228 | Civil Rights | 4 |
| POSC 3511 | War and Peace | 4 |
| POSC 3522 | United Nations | 4 |
| POSC 4515 | Seminar: International Politics of Peace | 4 |
| SOCI 2420 | Social Problems of Race and Ethnicity | 4 |
| SOCI 3001 | Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice | 4 |
| SOCI 3110 | Global Conflict: Wars/Religion | 4 |
| SOCI 3405 | Gender, Race, and Class | 4 |
| THEO 4847 | Theologies of Liberation | 4 |
Experiential Learning
The required two credits of experiential learning regarding peace and justice issues may be earned by completing two of the following short- or long-term service opportunities, or one of them twice. Most students use (6.) below (volunteer or internship work). Service learning work should be reported to the program director after it is completed, so that the credits can be recorded on the student's Degree Works page.
- an approved course with a Community-Engaged Learning attribute (SL)
- an approved Global Outreach trip
- an approved program at the Center for Community Engaged Learning or other Fordham office (e.g., Multicultural Affairs, Campus Ministry)
- an approved practicum at the Social Innovation Collaboratory
- an approved study abroad program that includes service learning, e.g., Casa de la Solidaridad (El Salvador), Ubuntu (South Africa), or CIEE Capetown
- other approved volunteer work or internship
To apply for approval of credits, email the program director 1) a description of the experiential learning service work and 2) the number of work hours/days.
Capstone courses
Students are encouraged to take SOCI 4970 Community Service/Social Action, SOCI 4990 Conflict Resolution and Justice Creation, PJST 4200 Conflict Resolution and Peacemaking or POSC 3516 Conflict Analysis/Resolution, but may substitute any of the courses listed below as well.
Courses in this group have the PJCP attribute.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 4922 | “Freedom Now”: Black Political Thought | 4 |
| ORGL 2600 | Mediation, Negotiation, Alternative Dispute Resolution | 4 |
| PHIL 3712 | Global Environment and Justice | 4 |
| PJST 4200 | Conflict Resolution and Peacemaking | 4 |
| POSC 3516 | Conflict Analysis/Resolution | 4 |
| POSC 3522 | United Nations | 4 |
| POSC 3527 | United Nations Peace Operations | 4 |
| POSC 4010 | Taming "Wicked Problems": Social Science Research and Solutions Lab | 4 |
| POSC 4400 | Seminar: Global Justice | 4 |
| POSC 4515 | Seminar: International Politics of Peace | 4 |
| POSC 4547 | Seminar: War, Peace, Law, and the United Nations Security Council | 4 |
| SOCI 4970 | Community Service/Social Action | 4 |
| SOCI 4990 | Conflict Resolution and Justice Creation | 4 |
| THEO 4026 | Theologies of Peace | 4 |
| THEO 4630 | G.O. Deeper. Interdisciplinary Inquiries | 4 |
Availability
The peace and justice studies minor is available to students in Fordham College at Rose Hill, Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham's School of Professional and Continuing Studies, and to undergraduate students at the Gabelli School of Business.