Peace and Social Justice Studies is an interdisciplinary academic field that draws on political science, sociology, history, communication studies, anthropology, religion, psychology, philosophy, and other fields to understand and respond to conflict on the individual and social level; develop ways to prevent and resolve war, genocide, terrorism, violations of human rights; build peaceful and just systems and societies.

Skills

•             Recognize systems with critical consciousness
•             Gain awareness of political parties and philosophies
•             Common ground thinking
•             Restorative Justice
•             Learn the methods of nonviolence

Vocations

•             Professor
•             Diversity trainer
•             Policy Analyst
•             Social Worker
•             Sustainability researcher
•             Administrator for a nonprofit
•             Political officer
•             Ambassador
•             Ombudsperson
•             Journalist
•             Civil Rights Lawyer

A quote from Lolly: “In introduction to peace and social justice studies, I learned to think globally. I was no longer the center of my universe; I was a small peon in a much larger world. Peace and Social Justice Studies has widened my view of society and global issues. I constantly see injustices now whereas before, I would not of recognized them.”