Peace, Conflict, and Security

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About PACS

The Peace, Conflict, and Security CertificateÌý(PACS)Ìýis an interdisciplinary field, focused on advancing our understanding of conflict dynamics and improving our ability to wisely, equitably, and efficiently handle conflict. ÌýThis certificateÌýprogram empowers students by teaching them sophisticated advocacy, collaboration, and peacebuilding skills that are essential to solving today's big problems.

PACS offers an individually tailored program of study that provides students with 1) the ability to more constructively handle conflict inÌýfamily, workplace, and community settings, 2) a foundation for peace-and conflict-related careers, and 3) a better understanding of public policy controversies.

Up toÌý12 creditsÌýof the PACS courses overlap with IAFS requirements for both the Major and Minor!. See which specific courses count towards the various requirements on theÌýPACS Courses page.Ìý

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