College of Arts and Sciences
School of Peace and Conflict Studies
www.kent.edu/spcs

About This Program

The Peace and Conflict Studies minor gives students a solid background in the theory and skills of managing conflicts in constructive, not destructive, ways. Students learn how to apply skills that are not only useful in a variety of workplace settings, but in everyday life and relationships as well.

The minor is especially beneficial for students with a major or interest in business, communication studies, criminology and justice studies, nursing, public health, psychology, political science and sociology. However, because the skills taught are life skills, this minor matches up well with many majors.

Contact Information

• Program Coordinators:
  • R. Neil Cooper | cooper@kent.edu |
    330-672-8940
  • Karen Cunningham | kcunning@kent.edu | 330-672-8943
• Speak with an Advisor

Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

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Maximum 3 credit hours of PACS 35092 may apply toward the Peace and Conflict Studies minor.

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
• Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
• Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Develop skills in preventing, managing and resolving conflict.
2. Analyze conflict situations and determine appropriate interventions.
3. Develop and implement methods to create positive change.