D.9. Key Learning Outcomes

1. To know the fundamental concepts in peace and conflict studies within the associated social sciences and relate these concepts together.

2. To know the quantitative and qualitative research methods and skills necessary for analyzing theories for the purpose of contributing towards non-violent solutions to violent conflict.

3. To develop the ability to map individual conflicts with precision, and apply the appropriate strategic peacebuilding processes.

4. To develop the ability to design peace initiatives and present in writing, as a report, and verbally, the knowledge acquired through critical analysis.

5. To acquire the practical skills necessary to guide conflict resolution, reconciliation, and reconstruction processes within the framework of human rights and social justice.

6. To develop the psychological ability to keep an open-minded attitude towards new ideas and developments.

7. To relate the knowledge gained through education to the cultural and historical characteristics of society.

8. To gain life-long learning and critical-thinking skills.

9. To specialize in some of the sub-disciplines of peace and conflict studies, and to gain interdisciplinary analytical skills by making connections between those sub-disciplines and other social sciences.

10. To maintain social and ethical standards when collecting, interpreting, and disseminating information, and in the application of peace and social justice processes.