Undergraduate Certificate in United Nations

This course is an examination of the theory and practices by sovereign states to resolve conflict through national and international organizations, conventions, and non-government agencies.

This course is an examination of the fundamental principles behind peacekeeping, to include the political, managerial, military, and humanitarian aspects of the peacekeeping process.

This course in an overview of logistics in a United Nations mission area. It consists of two parts, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) course, "Logistical Support of UN Peace-keeping Operations," and a survey of major principles and concepts that govern logistics support for military forces engaging in UN peacekeeping. Completion of the UNITAR course will make each student eligible to obtain a United Nations Certificate of Completion for the course. Topics include an overview of UN Peacekeeping; UN logistics support concepts; UN mission area infrastructure, accommodations, facilities and utilities; financial and resource issues for UN Peacekeeping logistics; UN logistics planning; UN supply operations; UN engineering support; UN intra-theater and inter-theater transportation; UN air and aviation services; equipment maintenance; medical support; and postal and courier services.

This course will explore the role of international civilian police in peacekeeping operations in establishing a rule of law sufficient to support an emerging democratic society and a sustainable peace. Emphasis will be placed on exploring civilian police relationships with other actors in theater and on understanding public order maintenance through the lenses of peace building, justice and reconciliation.

Introduces the student to the basic principles and practices of international law and legal regimes. Examines traditional and emerging topics in the field: human rights, the Law of the Sea, the Law of Armed Conflict, War Crime Tribunals, and the International Criminal Court. (Prerequisite: IRLS210).

Pre Reqs: International Relations I(IRLS210)

This course examines the overall evolution and functioning of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) during the Cold War period. Emphasis is on the significance of individual peacekeeping missions, including their background, functioning, military operations, and end result. The origins and evolution of UN peacekeeping are explained in military, diplomatic, and political terms. This course describes how superpower conflicts shaped both the direction and scope of UN PKOs. (Prerequisite - HIST300/HS334 for History and Military History majors only).(Students eligible for certificate from the UN upon completion of this course).

This course examines the strategy, operations, evolution, and functions of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) from the end of the Cold War to the present. Emphasis is on the significance of individual peacekeeping missions, including their background, functioning, military operations, and end result. While the United Nations peacekeeping operations are studied in detail, other forms of peacekeeping are presented as well. (Prerequisite - HIST300/HS334 for History and Military History majors only). (Students eligible for certificate from the UN upon completion of this course).

This course examines the strategic, operational, and tactical aspects of asymmetric warfare throughout history. Defined as a form of warfare that differs significantly from traditional conflict, asymmetric warfare is a tool of weaker and less resourced non state actors who seek parity with state's military power. Non state actors resort to asymmetric warfare to offset their obvious lack of conventional military power base and capacity. Moreover, signs and methods of asymmetric warfare are found in all facets of unconventional warfare - terrorism, insurgency, revolution, guerilla war, and irregular war - throughout history. (Prerequisite - HIST300/HS334 for History and Military History majors only).