BA in International Studies with Emphasis in Peace Studies
Degree Program Description
Peace Studies is offered as an emphasis area for the BA in International Studies. Students with this emphasis examine issues related to global peace and social justice in the international arena. The emphasis in Peace Studies helps prepare students for employment, volunteer assignments, and graduate study in such areas as conflict resolution, human rights, humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, social justice, nonviolent social change, indigenous peoples, and the understanding of global cultural diversity
Major Program Requirements
Refer to the program requirements for the BA in International Studies. Students may opt for an emphasis in Peace Studies. Students with this emphasis examine issues related to global peace and social justice in the international arena. The emphasis in Peace Studies helps prepare students for employment, volunteer assignments, and graduate study in such areas as conflict resolution, human rights, humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, social justice, nonviolent social change, indigenous peoples, and the understanding of global cultural diversity. The courses for the emphasis in Peace Studies center on those offered through the Peace Studies program, many of which are cross-listed with other departments. In addition, students can count towards the Peace Studies emphasis other courses from departments such as Black Studies, English, Geography, History, Political Science, Religious Studies, Romance Languages, and Women’s and Gender Studies. Peace Studies courses counting for the emphasis can be drawn from the list shown on the Peace Studies minor page.
In addition, students must complete all College of Arts and Science and University graduation requirements, including University general education.
Semester Plan
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ENGLSH 1000 | 3 | Foreign Language | 5 |
| Core Humanitites | 3 | POL_SC 1400 or 2700 | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 5 | Biological/Physical Science Course w/Lab | 5 |
| American History or Government course | 3 | MATH 1100 | 3 |
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| GEOG 1100 or 1200 | 3 | Foreign Language | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 3 | ANTHRO 2030 | 3 |
| Core Humanities | 3 | General Elective 1000+ | 2 |
| Math Reasoning Proficiency | 3 | Biological/Physical Science Course | 4 |
| General Education Behavioral Science | 3 | Core Humanities 2000 level | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| Social/Behavioral 2000+ Major | 3 | Regional/Cultural 3000+ Major | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science 1000+ Major | 3 | Regional/Cultural 2000+ Major | 3 |
| General Education Humanities 2000+ | 3 | Regional/Cultural 3000+ Major | 3 |
| Regional/Cultural 1000+ Major | 3 | Social Behavioral 3000+ Major | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 3 | Social Behavioral 3000+ Major | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| General Elective 3000+ | 3 | Focus Area 3000+ Major | 3 |
| General Elective 1000+ | 3 | focus Area Capstone 4000 Level | 3 |
| Focus Area 3000+ Major | 3 | General Elective 1000+ | 3 |
| Focus Area 3000+ Major | 3 | General Elective 1000+ | 3 |
| General Elective 1000+ | 3 | General Elective 3000+ | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits: 120 | |||
Degree Audit
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For additional details on degree audits, go to http://registrar.missouri.edu/degree-audits/index.php.
Major and Career Exploration
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- If you are considering a change of major or are exploring multiple majors, schedule an appointment with an advisor in Academic Exploration and Advising Services (AEAS) by calling (573)884-9700.
- If you would like to learn more about your career interests, abilities, values and talents, visit the MU Career Center in the lower level of the Student Success Center. No appointment is necessary to explore career options with one of our staff members.
- If you would like information about MU majors and degree programs, visit:
- the Degrees, Majors (Degree Programs), Emphasis Areas, Minors and Certificates page in the catalog,
- the MU Majors website.
For additional major and career exploration resources, visit Major & Career Exploration in the catalog.