Peace studies major complete 30 credits in required work, including a capstone project, which provides an opportunity to gain real-world experience and delve into a specific focus within peace studies. Students choose a concentration from one of three areas: Philosophical and Religious Approaches to Peace; International Peace and Conflict; and Social, Economic and Environmental Justice.
Elective courses include Philosophy of Human Rights, The Arab-Israeli Conflict, Economics of Crime, Environmental Quality and Management, War Crimes Trials and many more.
Concentrations
In addition to core peace studies coursework, students in the major must pass (C- or higher) courses from each of the three focus areas:
Philosophical and Religious Approaches to Peace
International Peace and Conflict
Social, Economic and Environmental Justice
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January 2025
Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
801 22nd St. NW,
Washington,
District Of Columbia,
20052, United States
Students should apply to the George Washington University (GW) as a first-year applicant if you are currently in your senior year of high school, have earned a GED or completed high school.
English Language Requirements: A minimum score of 90 on the TOEFL; OR A minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS; OR A minimum score of 61 on the PTE Academic.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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