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Undergraduate Certificate in Peace, Conflict and Security at University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder, United States

Programme overview

Peace, Conflict and Security Program (PACS) Dr. English 121 UCB University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO 80309 The Certificate in Peace, Conflict and Security Studies (PACS) is designed to help students explore why conflict and violence occur, and to develop practical, nonviolent skills to analyze, intervene and resolve conflicts in their personal life, in their communities and between countries. The certificate is granted by the College of Arts and Sciences.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Peace, Conflict and Security Studies  |  Duration: 18 credit hours  |  Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

Completion of the certification requires 18 credit hours (9 upper-division) of study, up to six (6) of these credit hours may completed through approved transfer credit. Sample listed courses: PACS 3700 Communication and Conflict Management; PACS 3850 International Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding; PACS 3860 Environmental Conflict and Conflict Resolution; PACS 4000 Special Topics in Peace, Conflict and Security Studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate admission is to CU Boulder and the College of Arts and Sciences, not directly to the major; university and college admission requirements apply.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 18 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://www.colorado.edu/admissions

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