Preventing genocide and other atrocity crimes is an achievable goal; there are ways to recognize their signs and symptoms, and viable options to prevent them at every turn. The course will introduce students to the three stages of prevention strategies - upstream, midstream, and downstream. Fall. Online, asynchronous.

This course will introduce students to the genocidal process through foundational texts in Genocide Studies as well as theory and primary documents. Cases such as the Native American genocides, Herero Genocide, Armenian Genocide, Holodomor, Holocaust, Cambodian Genocide, Guatemalan Genocide, Rwandan Genocide, Bosnian Genocide, and Darfur Genocide will be examined.

Scholarship on genocide is evolving quickly. Seminar will cover a special topic within Genocide Studies. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of a new subject or scholarly approach. May be repeated up to four times as topics change for Masters level. May be repeated up to two times for Certificate.

Scholarship on the Holocaust is expanding quickly. Seminar will cover a special topic within Holocaust Studies. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of a subject or scholarly approach. May be repeated up to four times as topics change for Masters level. May be repeated up to two times for Certificate.

This seminar will cover a specific case of genocide from a variety of perspectives, including historical, cultural, gender-based, sociological, political, economic, environmental, and legal. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of a case of genocide and will explore a specific topic in a final paper.

Exploration of a specific subject related to the causes of genocide and the social processes that facilitate the development of genocide and mass atrocity. May be repeated up to four times as topics change for Masters level. May be repeated up to two times for Certificate. Fall. Online, asynchronous.

Exploration of a specific subject related to genocidal processes that have started or that are ongoing. May be repeated up to four times as topics change for Masters level. May be repeated up to two times for Certificate. Fall. Online, asynchronous.

Exploration of a specific subject related to issues faced by society in the aftermath of genocide and mass atrocity. May be repeated up to four times as topics change for Masters level. May be repeated up to two times for Certificate. Summer. Online, asynchronous.

Gender is important for understanding genocide and its prevention. This course ground students in research on gender, genocide, and human security, using scholarship, literature, film, and testimonials. May be repeated up to four times as topics change for Masters level. May be repeated up to two times for Certificate.

Learn about educational initiatives and teaching strategies in various post-conflict settings and how schools, museums, and other institutions seek to educate about atrocity after the fact. May be repeated up to four times as topics change for Masters level. May be repeated up to two times for Certificate.

Introduction to the human security framework for genocide prevention and the role played by social justice activism in the effort to prevent genocide May be repeated up to four times as topics change for Masters level. May be repeated up to two times for Certificate.

This course will examine mapping and other preventative technologies as well as the use of communications technologies by genocidal actors. May be repeated up to four times as topics change for Masters level. May be repeated up to two times for Certificate.

Introduction to international law of genocide and mass atrocities, from the 1948 Genocide Convention to the present, and the legacy of intervention, including through international and domestic trials. May be repeated up to four times as topics change for Masters level. May be repeated up to two times for Certificate.

Students conceive of, research, and write a thesis in Genocide Prevention and Human Security. Students will work individually, in pairs, and as a large group to complete the various stages of the thesis-writing project. Masters only. Minimum of eight credits, maximum of twelve credits, taken over minimum two semesters.

This course support students in their internship and career development experiences. Students will work in large and small groups to learn and practice new skills while developing final projects that highlight their internship work. Masters only. Minimum of eight credits, maximum of sixteen credits, taken over minimum two semesters.

In this course students will do a deep dive into the long-term history and present of mass atrocity in one county and one region of the world. Examine societal vulnerabilities to genocide and mass atrocity from a variety of perspectives. Capstone students must take GPHS-694 in subsequent semester.

Practice discipline-related thinking in an international environment through travel, academic seminars, group work, industry and government visits, and cultural activities, with the option of arranging internships and language study. Summer. Capstone students must take GPHS 693 in preceding semester.

This elective course will give students the opportunity to work closely with faculty on research projects related to subjects not covered in the regular course offerings. Course is not repeatable. Requires instructor approval.

Language can be chosen from KSCs undergraduate language offerings or from approved offerings at a regionally accredited institution, if completed with a grade of C or higher. Repeatable for two distinct language courses for up to 8 credits. Departmental approval required.