Holocaust and Genocide Studies
GPHS600 Intro to Atrocity Prevention
4 credits
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.
GPHS601 The Genocidal Process
4 credits
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. Spring.
GPHS605 Seminar in Genocide Studies
4 credits
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 Master’s level. May be repeated up to two times for Certificate.
GPHS606 Seminar in Holocaust Studies
4 credits
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 Master’s level. May be repeated up to two times for Certificate.
GPHS607 Case Study in GPHS
4 credits
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.
GPHS610 Upstream Prevention
4 credits
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 Master’s level. May be repeated up to two times for Certificate. Fall. Online, asynchronous.
GPHS620 Midstream Prevention
4 credits
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 Master’s level. May be repeated up to two times for Certificate. Fall. Online, asynchronous.
GPHS630 Downstream Prevention
4 credits
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 Master’s level. May be repeated up to two times for Certificate. Summer. Online, asynchronous.
GPHS640 Gender and Genocide Prevention
4 credits
Gender is important for understanding genocide and its prevention. This course grounds 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 Master’s level. May be repeated up to two times for Certificate.
GPHS645 Education & Genocide Prevention
4 credits
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 Master’s level. May be repeated up to two times for Certificate.
GPHS650 Social Justice and Human Security
4 credits
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 Master’s level. May be repeated up to two times for Certificate.
GPHS655 Mapping, Tech & Prevention
4 credits
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 Master’s level. May be repeated up to two times for Certificate.
GPHS660 Law & Prevention
4 credits
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 Master’s level. May be repeated up to two times for Certificate.
GPHS691 Thesis
4 credits
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. Fall, spring. Master’s only. Minimum of eight credits, maximum of twelve credits, taken over minimum two semesters.
GPHS692 Internship
4 credits
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. Fall, spring. Master’s only. Minimum of eight credits, maximum of sixteen credits, taken over minimum two semesters.
GPHS693 Critical Global Engagement
4 credits
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. Spring. Capstone students must take GPHS 694 in subsequent semester.
GPHS694 International Study Program
4 credits
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.
GPHS698 Independent Study
4 credits
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.
GPHS700 Language Study
4 credits
Language can be chosen from KSC’s 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.