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.
| Course | Name | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEAC 201 | From Water to Chocolate: Environment, Conflict and Justice | 3 | |
| PEAC 203 | Introduction to Restorative Justice: Theory and Practice | 3 | |
| UAS ELEC II | General UAS Elective | 3 | |
| UAS ELECT | General UAS Elective | 3 | |
| UAS ELECT | General UAS Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 15 | ||
| Course | Name | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEAC 202 | Leadership for Peace: The Individual and Social Transformation | 3 | |
| UAS ELEC II | General UAS Elective | 3 | |
| UAS ELEC II | General UAS Elective | 3 | |
| UAS ELECT | General UAS Elective | 3 | |
| UAS ELECT | General UAS Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 15 | ||
PEAC 201: From Water to Chocolate: Environment, Conflict and Justice is an examination of selected global political-ecological issues, including conflict minerals, child slavery, climate change, and water wars; as well as the power and potential of various pathways to peace, including nonviolent direct action, Indigenous solidarity, fair trade, international accompaniment, ecological restoration, and environmental peacebuilding.
Prerequisites: Second year standing. PEAC 100 is recommended.PEAC 203: Introduction to Restorative Justice: Theory and Practice explores the theory and practice of restorative justice. Themes include retribution, punishment and deterrence; Indigenous approaches to justice; trauma and healing; shame and empathy; community, belonging, forgiveness, and reconciliation. These are explored at a variety of scales, from the interpersonal to the global, and in various contexts – from the Canadian criminal justice system to transitional justice following war, apartheid, or colonial subjugation. Students will gain familiarity with the applied practices of victim-offender mediation, family-group conferencing, peacemaking circles, and truth and reconciliation commissions; and also learn how restorative practices are being used in environmental contexts and in our schools.
Prerequisites: English 12 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better. PEAC 100 and 101 are recommended but not required.A student may take any second-year or higher university transferable course to satisfy this elective.
Each course must transfer for three or more credits to at least one of: SFU, UBC (Vancouver or Okanagan), UNBC or UVIC.
To learn more about how your courses transfer visit the online BC Transfer Guide or contact a Selkirk counsellor.
A student may take any first-year or higher university transferable course to satisfy this elective.
Each course must transfer for three or more credits to at least one of: SFU, UBC (Vancouver or Okanagan), UNBC or UVIC.
To learn more about how your courses transfer visit the online BC Transfer Guide or contact a Selkirk counsellor.
PEAC 202: Leadership for Peace: The Individual and Social Transformation begins with the understanding that leadership for peace is, at its foundations, leadership for human rights and social justice; and with the further insight that social transformation is always joined with inner transformation, to the individual who "can change the world". PEAC 202 examines leadership and peace in relation to issues of authority, power, legitimacy, and the will to truth, reconciliation, compassion, and healing. A significant part of this course is a service-learning assignment, to be determined by the student in conjunction with faculty.
Prerequisites: English 12 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better. Successful completion of or concurrent study in PEAC 100/101 strongly recommended.