Peace Studies Courses
PEACEST 203 Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Theories and approaches for understanding and managing conflict; skills and strategies for building peace.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: GLOBAL 203 and PEACEST 203 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another. Previously PEACEST 201.
General Education Requirements: SS
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
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PEACEST 219 Topics in Power and Conflict
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Examination of topics concerned with power, conflict, and non-violent methods of conflict resolution.
Prerequisites: none.
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PEACEST 297 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared course work.
Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2019, Spring 2014, Fall 2013.
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PEACEST 299 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
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PEACEST 460 Systems Thinking, Mapping, and Sustainability
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Guided by principles of ecological systems, environmental policy and global sustainability, students explore how systems view, data, and mapping can grow insight and strengthen analysis.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing or greater.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
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PEACEST 462 Conflict Transformation: Negotiation and Mediation Skills
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Intensive experience in both the theory and practice of effective negotiation, conflict mediation, how to have difficult conversations, influence others, and manage group problem solving processes.
Prerequisites: junior standing or greater.
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PEACEST 470 Conflict Analysis and Restorative Practices
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Provides students with an introduction to conflict theory and analysis and an introduction to theory and skills of restorative practices/restorative justice.
Prerequisites: junior standing or greater.
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PEACEST 471 Facilitation Skills for Peacebuilding
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Theory and practice of group facilitation and effective presentations as tools for building community, transforming conflict, and promoting social change.
Prerequisites: none.
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PEACEST 489 Internship in Peace Studies, Upper Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of advanced principles of social sciences in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: jr st; 300-level or above course in social sciences; 2.25 gpa; cons supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. Retakable to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Summer 2020.
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PEACEST 490 Sustainable Design for Community Development
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Transdisciplinary students will work on sustainable projects and designs to address complex societal problems that require consideration of economy, environment, politics, and technology that leverage community-based knowledge.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; MECHENG 320(R).
Course Rules: EAS 490, FRSHWTR 490, and PEACEST 490 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another.
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PEACEST 490G Sustainable Design for Community Development
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Transdisciplinary students will work on sustainable projects and designs to address complex societal problems that require consideration of economy, environment, politics, and technology that leverage community-based knowledge.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; MECHENG 320(R).
Course Rules: EAS 490, FRSHWTR 490, and PEACEST 490 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another.
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PEACEST 497 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared course work.
Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2006.
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PEACEST 499 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: jr st; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PEACEST 699 Advanced Independent Study
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced level independent work under the supervision of a peace studies faculty or academic staff member.
Prerequisites: jr st; 2.5 GPA; writ cons instr, dept chair, & asst dean for SAS.
Course Rules: Retakeable w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Spring 2020, Spring 2013, Spring 2011.
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