Fundamentals of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution is a three-credit unit course. It is a compulsory course for all diploma students of the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton. The course is recommended for other student(s), who may be interested in the study of peace studies and conflict resolution.

This course consists of three modules made up of fifteen units, which include the meaning of conflict and the conceptual definition of conflict resolution from the perspective of the United Nations. Other areas of discourse are themes, theories, issues, challenges, tools and techniques of peace studies and conflict resolution.

This course draws its major case studies from the global arena and continent of Africa with particular reference to University of Eastern Africa, Baraton with the aim of equipping you with the desired skills and knowledge of developing viable analytical mind and conceptual framework for addressing the conflict problems in University of Eastern Africa, Baraton and elsewhere.

This Course Guide informs you on what this course is all about, what you should appreciate in each unit, what text materials you shall be using and how you can make the best use of these materials. This Course Guide also discerns the need for taking tutor-marked assignment seriously. However, necessary information on tutor-marked assignment shall be made known in a separate file, which will be sent to you. This course is also supported by periodic tutorial classes.