PSY86003O - General Elective: Understanding Violence And Nonviolence

(3 Units)

Focuses on understanding of structural, interpersonal and intrapersonal dynamics that contribute to war and other forms of violence versus the creation of peace. Emphases on processes of problem definition, in creation of theory, research and intervention for prevention of violence and promotion of peace on a community, national and international basis. Dynamics of justice, equality and connectedness are related to peace and processes of separation, dominance and oppression are related to war and violence. Roles for professional psychologists are stressed.