Program Highlighted | Peace & Conflict Studies
Peace & Conflict Introduction | Tallie Rabin-Claassen
Interview with | Mike Lawrence

Introduction | Tallie Rabin-Claassen

The Trudeau Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies confronts some of humanity's most complex challenges. It offers an undergraduate B.A. degree that emphasizes the integration of practical and theoretical knowledge, the interdisciplinary nature of peace and conflict studies, and the value of incorporating research into undergraduate education.
Ninety selected undergraduates gain a wide-ranging understanding of the causes and nature of violence and peace. This degree program, which is guided by three distinctive perspectives, moves beyond traditional international studies. It examines violent strife, from war between countries to revolution, insurgency, ethnic clashes, terrorism, and genocide within countries. Students study the underlying causes of this strife, including poverty, resource scarcity, weapons proliferation, competing claims for justice, and failures of foreign-policy decision making.
Based at University College within the University of Toronto, The Trudeau Centre gives students access to all the resources of the University of Toronto, considered the leading research university in Canada. Access to Trudeau Centre faculty and the broad range of courses and faculty in related disciplines allows students to tailor their programs according to their interests.

Interview | Mike Lawrence

Mike is a 4th year Peace & Conflict Studies specialist at the University of Toronto. For the complete interview and more information about the program click here.

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