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In the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, we offer students an array of perspectives to help them think for themselves. You can explore rain forests in Panama or literature in Spain, present your research at national conferences, or intern with businesses, government, and non-profits in Indianapolis and Washington, DC. We help you take your knowledge beyond the classroom and into the world.
Through interdisciplinary study and hands-on experience with leaders in the field, Butler’s Peace and Conflict Studies program offers an undergraduate degree that enables students to understand the nature of conflict, and develop problem-solving skills necessary to reduce violence and promote peace. Students complete a strong core of Political Science courses, buttressed by offerings in Anthropology, English, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, History, Journalism, Organizational Communication and Leadership, Philosophy, Religion, Sociology, and Spanish. You’ll learn why conflicts occur; when and how they become violent; and constructive methods of approaching and processing distinct types of conflicts at the micro and macro levels of human
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interactions, ranging from the family to global settings. What we offer: • Instruction in a well balanced mix of mediation, leadership, organizational, and advocacy skills, as well conceptual, analytical, theoretical, and methodological proficiency • Faculty mentor/student apprenticeships involving collaborative learning, teaching, and high-level research • Hands-on work with experienced peace-builders in Washington, DC, and in diverse settings worldwide as well as in Indianapolis • Numerous internship, service learning, and study abroad opportunities • Participation in a rich and growing culture of student activism