Program at a glance
How much does it cost?
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How long does it take?
This minor is designed to be completed with any major in four years.
What will I learn in a Holocaust, genocide & peace studies minor?
The minor in Holocaust, genocide & peace studies draws on disciplines ranging from criminal justice to political science to history to explore issues of prejudice, conflict and conflict resolution.
In this minor, you'll study topics such as the following:
- How prejudice, hatred, and dehumanization policies originate and manifest themselves.
- How such patterns become rationalized within individuals and in society.
- How major social confrontations, conflicts, mass destructions, and genocides develop.
- How to explore ways to resolve conflict.
- How to nurture peaceful social and political relationships and ethical decision-making.
The minor includes core courses in Holocaust and genocide and then gives you the ability to choose from three groups of electives to finish the minor. Electives cover a wide range of topics, including gendered violence, international war, propaganda, civil rights, policing and more.
Throughout the minor, you'll develop critical thinking, writing and communication skills as you learn to connect ideas and experiences across courses and disciplines.
The interdiscplinary minor in Holocaust, genocide & peace studies is offered through the Department of Gender, Race & Identity in the College of Liberal Arts.
The department focuses on the intersections of social justice, gender, race, class, sexuality and other aspects of identity through undergraduate and graduate degree programs, research and student engagement.
Alumni of the department have gone on to careers in government, community organizing, national foundations, education and law.
Take the next step
Careers with a minor in Holocaust, genocide & peace studies
The minor in Holocaust, genocide & peace studies provides you with skills that can be applied in a wide range of settings. You might choose to work directly in the field of peace and conflict resolution, in areas such as government, international aid and development, or humanitarian response. Peace and conflict resolution careers can focus internationally, by working in areas such as refugee resettlement or diplomacy, among many others, or you may focus in a local community, addressing issues of social justice, community violence prevention, or public health and social services.
You may also take the skills you develop to a range of adjacent fields, including counseling and social work, law, journalism or communications, or business, including specialties such as risk analysis or negotiations.
The flexibility of coursework in the minor, combined with the skills and knowledge you gain in your major, can help you specialize your studies toward a career path that suits your goals and interests. In addition, the broad interdisciplinary coursework you'll take, combined with strong writing and critical thinking skills, provide a strong foundation for nearly any area of employment you choose.
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