Sample Degree Pathway for Peace and Conflict Studies

For students who entered prior to fall 2015.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Course numberCourse NameCredits
PCST.1250Intro to Peace and Conflict Studies3
ENGL.1010(Gen. Ed.) College Writing I3
MATH.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) Math (MATH.2830 Recommended)3
FAHS.1090First Year Seminar1
xxxx.xxxxBeginning Language I3
Total13

Spring Semester

Course numberCourse NameCredits
PHIL.2030Introduction to Ethics3
ENGL.1020(Gen. Ed.) College Writing II3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) Science w/lab4
xxxx.xxxxBeginning Language II3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
Total16

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Course numberCourse NameCredits
xxxx.xxxxCourse from PCS Area A: Foundations3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) SS (Social Science)3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) Science w/lab4
xxxx.xxxxIntermediate Language I3
Total16

Spring Semester

Course numberCourse NameCredits
xxxx.xxxxCourse from PCS Area B: Approaches3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) SS (Social Science)3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) AH (Arts/Humanities)3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) AH (Arts/Humanities)3
xxxx.xxxxIntermediate Language II3
Total15

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Course numberCourse NameCredits
xxxx.xxxxCourse from PCS Area C: Regions3
xxxx.xxxxPeace and Conflict Elective (any area)3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) Science (non-lab)3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) SS (Social Science)3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
Total15

Spring Semester

Course numberCourse NameCredits
PCST.4530Integrative Seminar in Peace/Conflict (PCST.5530 if doing Bachelor’s to Master’s)3
xxxx.xxxxPeace and Conflict 3000/4000 (any area)3
xxxx.xxxxPeace and Conflict 3000/4000 (any area)3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) AH (Arts/Humanities)3
Total15

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Course numberCourse NameCredits
xxxx.xxxxPeace and Conflict 3000/4000 (any area)3
xxxx.xxxxPeace and Conflict 3000/4000 (any area)3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
Total15

Spring Semester

Course numberCourse NameCredits
xxxx.xxxxPeace and Conflict Elective (any area)3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
Total15

Total Minimum Credits = 120.

A major in Peace and Conflict Studies consists of 36 to 45 credits with at least 18 credits at the 3000 level or above (includes required and elective courses).

Required Courses

Students must take at least 1 course in each of the three areas (Foundations of Peace & Conflict, Approaches to Peace & Conflict, and Regions of Peace & Conflict).

A statistics course is highly recommended. Students must take four semesters of a foreign language or demonstrate proficiency.

Note: At least 75 credits must be earned outside of the major including general education requirements, language requirement, and free electives. Elective courses that are used to fulfill Peace and Conflict Studies major requirements cannot also be applied to satisfy a student’s general education requirements.

Students transferring to the college and wishing to major in Peace and Conflict Studies must make individual arrangements with the program director regarding satisfaction of major course requirements.

Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SiS. If you need assistance, please contact your advisor.

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment.

See the catalog policy for details.

Area A: Foundations of Peace and Conflict

Area B: Approaches to Peace and Conflict

  • PCST.4580 Peace and Conflict Field Experience (For field experience relating to religious, philosophical, psychological and cultural influences on peace).
  • PCST.4960 Practicum

Government and Law

Economic and Social

Communication and Media

  • POLI.4220 Seminar in Political Communication and Media Studies

Area C: Regions of Peace and Conflict

Last updated: 10/26/2017.