Peace and World Order Concentration
Program Advisor: Thomas Curley, 413-236-2103
The Peace and World Order Studies concentration seeks to provide students with a broad understanding of many global problems, suggested paths to solutions, and approaches to careers and further study in related areas. As a new and rapidly expanding area of concentration, Peace and World Order Studies cuts across many traditional academic lines. It is a discipline which is defined as much by the problems it addresses as by the method it applies.
Students who complete this concentration are eligible for application for transfer to a large variety of Peace and World Order Studies programs at colleges and universities throughout the United States and other countries. Some of these programs are very broad in their approach. Others are more specific, specializing, for example, in conflict resolution or world order issues. Still other schools require a double major, so that their graduates are prepared to pursue a traditional career with the benefit of many peacemaking skills.
This is a MassTransfer eligible program.
Expected Outcomes
Graduates of this program should be able to:
- critically reflect on lessons learned from historical and contemporary political, economic, social, and environmental decisions and outcomes; and, as a result, exercise problem-solving skills founded on a commitment to active non-violence and sustainable solutions;
- critically analyze, synthesize, and link theory and practice in regards to key concepts in this field (war, violence, peace, justice, human rights, exploitation, oppression, environmental issues, and security);
- exhibit commitment and self-assurance in promoting a global culture of peace, to include active personal and structural solutions that embody the principles of non-violence and relationship building.
Graduation Requirements
| Program |
27 Credits |
| ENG 204 |
Literature of Peace and War |
3 |
| PHL 105 |
World Security and Sustainability |
3 |
| PHL 111 |
Alternatives to Violence |
3 |
| PHL 270 |
Independent Study in Peace and World Order |
3 |
| |
Free Electives |
15 |
| General Education |
35 Credits |
| COM |
Communication |
3 |
| ENG |
English Composition/Writing |
6 |
| ENG |
Literature |
3 |
| HIS 113 |
Western Civilization to 1500 |
3 |
| HIS 114 |
Western Civilization since 1500 |
3 |
| MAT |
Mathematics |
3 |
| |
Behavioral and Social Science |
6 |
| |
Environmental Studies (see footnote 1) |
1 |
| |
Natural or Physical Science (see footnote 1) |
7 |
| Additional |
As Shown |
| Core Competencies Portfolio |
6 Items |
| Forum |
12 Units |
| Health/Fitness |
30 Hours |
| Minimum Cumulative Average |
2.000 |
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Suggested block for program completion
|
First Semester
|
16 Credits |
| PHL 105 World Security and Sustainability |
3 |
| ENG English Composition/Writing |
3 |
| HIS 113 Western Civilization to 1500 |
3 |
| MAT Mathematics |
3 |
| Natural or Physical Science (see footnote 1) |
4 |
|
Second Semester
|
16 Credits |
| PHL 111 Alternatives to Violence |
3 |
| Free Elective |
3 |
| ENG English Composition/Writing |
3 |
| HIS 114 Western Civilization Since 1500 |
3 |
| Environmental Studies (see footnote 1) |
1 |
| Natural or Physical Science (see footnote 1) |
3 |
|
Third Semester
|
15 Credits |
| ENG 204 Literature of Peace and War |
3 |
| Free Electives |
6 |
| COM Communication |
3 |
| Behavioral and Social Science |
3 |
|
Fourth Semester
|
15 Credits |
| PHL 270 Independent Study in Peace and World Order |
3 |
| Free Electives |
6 |
| ENG Literature |
3 |
| Behavioral and Social Science |
3 |
Footnotes:
1. The Natural or Physical Science requirement must be fulfilled by one four-credit laboratory science and one
three-credit non-laboratory science or by two four-credit laboratory sciences. Completion of an environmentally focused laboratory science, such as BIO 109, BIO 110, ENV 101, ENV 102, fulfills both the Natural or Physical Science and Environmental Studies requirement.
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