Global Conflict Studies (GCST)
GCST 101 Introduction to Global Conflict Studies 3 Credits (3,0)
Introduction to peace and conflict studies. Historical and contemporary examples of conflict resolution and peace efforts.
GCST 115 Introduction to International Relations 3 Credits (3,0)
Theories and concepts of international politics. Nation-state relations, globalization, conflict, security, international political economy, and contemporary issues.
GCST 199 Special Topics in Global Conflict Studies 1-6 Credit (1-6,0)
Individual, independent, or directed studies of selected topics in global conflict studies.
GCST 208 Human Geography 3 Credits (3,0)
Study of culture, economic development, political systems, and population change using GIS for instruction and assessment.
GCST 299 Special Topics in Global Conflict Studies 1-6 Credit (1-6,0)
Individual, independent, or directed studies of selected topics in global conflict studies.
GCST 300 International Conflict Resolution 3 Credits (3,0)
Types of organized violent conflicts; diplomatic, economic, legal, and military approaches to conflict resolution; case studies of international conflict resolution efforts.
GCST 302 Gender Security 3 Credits (3,0)
Theories and issues in gender security. Gender inequality, conflict, terrorism, political violence, and UN efforts to combat sexual exploitation in peace operations.
GCST 304 Political Violence 3 Credits (3,0)
Political violence and its various forms. Theories explaining violent behaviors. Insurgency, civil war, revolution, terrorism, slavery, torture, and genocide. Historical case studies and contemporary events. Comparative and international perspectives. State and nonstate actor motives and interests.
GCST 306 Theories of Nations and Nationalism 3 Credits (3,0)
Theories of nationalism and nation-building. Ideology, identity, patriotism, genocide, and culture in nation formation.
GCST 308 Transnational Crime 3 Credits (3,0)
Study of transnational crime including narcotics use, abuse, and control across borders. Historical, political, economic, and social aspects.
GCST 310 International Political Economy 3 Credits (3,0)
Interaction between politics and the economy on a global scale. Government, international organizations, and corporations in trade cooperation.
GCST 312 Understanding the European Union 3 Credits (3,0)
Origins, processes, and political institutions of the European Union. Role of the EU in global affairs.
GCST 314 Religion, Conflict, and Peace 3 Credits (3,0)
Dynamics of religion, conflict, and peace in historical, social, political, and economic contexts.
GCST 338 History and Politics of the Gulf Region 3 Credits (3,0)
History and politics of the Gulf region (Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE, and Oman) from the late 19th century to today.
GCST 399 Special Topics in Global Conflict Studies 1-6 Credit (1-6,0)
Individual, independent, or directed studies of selected topics in global conflict studies.
GCST 400 Topics in Global Conflict Studies 3 Credits (3,0)
Global conflict analysis: political, economic, environmental, religious, and social causes; impacts on individuals, cultures, ethnic groups, and nations. Examination of historical and contemporary theories and methodologies for conflict prevention, mitigation, or resolution. Topics vary by instructor; repeatable for credit when topics change.
GCST 490 Global Conflict Studies Capstone 3 Credits (3,0)
Research project as culmination of the major. Development of a research question, literature review, selection of research methods, and production of an original analytical work. Includes an oral defense.
GCST 499 Special Topics in Global Conflict Studies 1-6 Credit (1-6,0)
Individual, independent, or directed studies of selected topics in global conflict studies.