A.A. in Peace Studies
Peace studies is a growing field in higher education. Students will be prepared for majors in peace studies, conflict resolution, and international relations and will develop skills necessary for rewarding careers in such areas as diplomatic and governmental services, the United Nations, nongovernmental organizations such as Amnesty International, the military, education, labor relations, social and economic development, and humanitarian relief.
Students receiving this degree must meet the following requirements:
- Complete the District General Education Pattern, CSUGE or IGETC.
If transferring to a CSU or UC students are strongly recommended to complete the CSUGE or IGETC General Education Patterns. Students looking to transfer to an out of state or private college should consult with a counselor for the appropriate GE pattern selection. - Complete with a “C” or better each course as specified by the major.
- Maintain an overall GPA of a 2.0 or better in all degree applicable coursework.
- Meet the local area requirement of Kinesiology/Dance.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| HUM 123 | Introduction to Peace Studies - Saving Civilization | 3 |
| HUM 130 | Conflict Analysis and Resolution | 3 |
| BIOL 145 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| POLI 116 | International Relations | 3 |
| SOC 202 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
| Select one (1) of the following courses: | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 | |
or ANTH 210H | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - Honors | |
| Great Religions of the World | 3 | |
| Select one (1) of the following courses: | ||
| History of the Vietnam War | 3 | |
| Philosophy - Ethics | 3 | |
| Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 | |
| Total Units: | 21 | |
A.A. Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Peace Studies A.A. Degree will:
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the historical reasons for warfare at the individual, group, and cultural levels in order to develop strategies for peace.
- Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the diverse cultures around the world as a strategy for peace.
- Demonstrate tolerance and respect for different views and perspectives as an approach to conflict resolution.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the reasons for conflict in the contemporary world in order to develop strategies for peace.
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.