PCST 401 - Preparatory Course for the Capstone Project

In this course, students will prepare to undertake their capstone project and write their thesis. This includes engaging in and reviewing major methodological approaches to peace studies research, data collection, and literature review. Students will improve writing and editing skills, and improve their critical thinking and argument analysis. Goals include student completion of a Thesis Proposal that clearly defines the argument and plan for research, and the collection of data to fulfill the thesis requirement. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits