CONFLICT RESOLUTION

POLISCI 345

Course Description

Every war comes to an end, but some end sooner than others. This course analyzes why and how conflicts come to an end, discussion relevant theories of conflict and conflict resolution, and important cases. Not open to students with credit for POLI SCI 378 prior to fall 2017

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing and (POLISCI 140 or INTLST 101 ) or (POLI SCI 103 taken prior to fall 2017) or graduate standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.14

-0.42% from Historical

Completion Rate

98.04%

3.07% from Historical

A Rate

15.69%

-49.89% from Historical

Class Size

-17.07% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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