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LENGTH OF STUDY:
2 Years

ACCREDITATION:
Liberal Arts Diploma - Peace and
Justice Studies

CAMPUS:
Castlegar Campus

Take this program if you have a strong desire to not
only understand human conflict, but to help put an
end to the world’s needless suffering through viable
peace-based methods and practices.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The two-year Peace and Justice Studies diploma
emphasizes building cultures of peace through
interdisciplinary study, conflict analysis and
transformation and service learning. Students also
have the opportunity to study internationally in PEAC
205: Global Perspective in Peace: An Independent
Studies Course.

The global landscape is changing as individuals

and groups seek new ways to address conflict

that adheres to principles of nonviolence and
sustainability. In these exciting times, you can strive
to be part of the global peace movement that looks
at these events ina different light, choosing to see
hope and optimism by viewing situations from the
perspective of peace and justice.

Emphasizing peace from the interpersonal to the
international, this program combines courses

in humanities and social sciences and gives you
opportunities to engage in various service learning
experiences or in self-directed peace studies related
academic research.

THEMES

— Environment

— Restorative Justice

— Leadership

— International Development
— Social Justice

— Human Rights

— Non-Violence

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Peace and Justice Studies

Year1

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The following is a suggested mix of courses to satisfy requirements for the liberal arts diploma in
peace and justice studies. Peace and justice studies electives can be university transferable courses
in a variety of disciples to suit a student's interest and education plan. Courses should be chosen only
after consultation with a Selkirk College counsellor.

SEMESTER 1
Course Name Credit
ENGL 110 College Composition On Campus 3
PEAC 100 Peace Studies I On Campus 3
UAS ELECT General UAS Electives - Must take 3 On Campus 9
Total 6
SEMESTER 2
Course Name Credit
PEAC 101 Peace Studies II On Campus 3
ENGL 111 Introduction to Literature On Campus 3
UAS ELECT General UAS Electives - Must take 3 On Campus 9
Total 6
Year 2
SEMESTER 3
Course Name Credit
PEAC 201 From Water to Chocolate: Environment, Conflict and Justice On Campus 3
PEAC 203 Introduction to Transformative Justice: Theory and Practice © On Campus 3
UAS ELECT General UAS Electives - Must take 3 On Campus 9
Total 6
SEMESTER 4
Course Name Credit
PEAC 202 Leadership for Peace: The Individual and Social On Campus 3
Transformation
UAS ELECT General UAS Electives - Must take 4 On Campus 12
Total 6

Admission Requirements

Admission to the program requires the completion
of English Studies 12 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Other prerequisites depend on the electives chosen
to complete the program and should be determined
with the advice of a Selkirk College counsellor.

If you are a student who lacks the admission
requirements, you may still gain entry to the program
by taking a combination of academic upgrading and
university courses in your first year. This may extend
the length of your program.

Program Courses

ENGL 110 - COLLEGE COMPOSITION

English 110 is about thinking and writing. You will
learn how to develop and express informed opinions
on issues that matter. You will also learn about
research, editing, and expository and persuasive
academic writing forms.

Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or higher in English
Studies 12 or equivalent or LPI level 4.

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