Peace Studies (Supplementary Major)
The Undergraduate Program in Peace Studies offers a comprehensive, rigorous curriculum that draws from both the humanities and the social sciences.
Courses for the major and minor are taught by top research faculty and respected scholar-practitioners who have a variety of expertise in theory, practice, and policy.
The faculty instructors represent the many different academic disciplines that contribute to peace studies, including political science, anthropology, history, law, psychology, religious studies, literature, business, media, sociology, philosophy, and theology, among others.
The Supplementary Major in Peace Studies requires successful completion of eight (8) courses: the three required courses and five courses selected from a list of approved peace studies electives. At least two of the five electives must be core electives. The curriculum for the supplementary major is:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| IIPS 20101 | Introduction to Peace Studies | 3 |
| IIPS 33101 | Perspectives on Peacebuilding | 3 |
| IIPS 43101 | Peace Studies Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Peace Studies Electives | ||
| 2 IIPS Core Electives | 6 | |
| 3 IIPS Core or Support Electives | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 24 | |