Conflict Studies examines the sources and dynamics of conflicts and conflict resolution. We analyse the political, religious, social, and psychological aspects of conflicts, at the local, national, and international levels. Specific courses look at identity, memory, and trauma. We study violent, non violent, humanitarian, and diplomatic responses to conflicts, as well as reconciliation and peace building. Offered by the Faculty of Human Sciences, a formation in Conflict Studies provides students with a multidisciplinary approach that includes elements of political science, social psychology, and ethics. Graduates of Conflict Studies also acquire some skills useful for managing and resolving conflicts.
In addition to the foundational courses, the program encourages reflection on the relationship between violence, social justice, conflict resolution and peace building through courses in psychology, ethics and politics. Students are also given an opportunity to explore specific subjects in greater depth.
Certificate programs are part-time programs; courses cannot be taken on a full-time basis unless prerequisites can be fully respected.
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| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 70 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Applicants from Ontario are required to have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with at least six 4U or 4M level courses, including one 4U level course in English or français. Applicants from Quebec are required to have a Secondary School Diploma with an average of 84%, including one course in English or français at the Secondary V level. Applicants from the Atlantic and Western provinces are required to have a Secondary School Diploma, including one course in English or français at the Grade 12 level. |
| Application Notes : | All courses at Saint Paul University are given in English, in French, or in both languages. To gain admission, you must therefore demonstrate proficiency in one of these languages. If you would like to study in French and French is not your first language, you must submit official results from the intermediate test of the Alliance Française: 613-234-9470 or http://www.af.ca/, or contact a French embassy. If you’re applying for an English-language program and you have not completed at least three years of full-time study in an institution where English is the only language of instruction, located in a country where English is an official language, you must submit your official score in one language test recognized by the University. For more information on recognized tests and minimum scores, please visit: http://ustpaul.ca/en/international-services-foreign-student-study-both-languages_1013_676.htm. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.