Looking for some meaningful, useful, and practical courses to take this spring? Consider the classed listed below. All undergraduates are welcome to enroll!
PSCR 201 Introduction to Peace Studies
Section 1; 3 credits
Tuesday 9:30-10:45 on zoom, and asynchronous
CRN 48139
Instructor: Ahmed Nabil Sadek Ahmed, Ph.D.
Dr. Ahmed is a former political officer at the United Nations Bureau, Egypt Embassy in Washington, D.C., and Egypt Embassy in Tripoli, Libya, and former desk officer of the Saudi, Qatari, and Bahraini affairs at the Gulf Affairs Bureau. He has performed years of research on civil wars in the Middle East and the impact of religion and military technology on international relations. Dr. Ahmed’s involvement as a researcher and facilitator of peacebuilding in the Middle East and Africa equips him to bring unique perspectives to the PSCR 201 class. This is a great opportunity to learn from someone who has extensive experience in peacebuilding.
This class offers an interdisciplinary investigation of methods of achieving peace within communities and among nations; the history of peace movements and the causes of conflict; and an analysis of principles to resolve conflict using case studies.
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PSCR 390 Meditation, Mindfulness, & Health
Section 1; 3 credits
CRN 44762
T, Th 2-3:15
Instructor: Gabbi Johnson, M.A.
Ms. Johnson is a doctoral student in Ball State’s counseling psychology program. She has years of experience teaching and practicing various mindfulness strategies, along with working as a clinical mental health counselor.
This class offers an academic and experiential introduction to mindfulness and meditation theories and approaches. It also examines the relation of mindfulness and meditation to physical and mental health, and well-being.