Sample Degree Pathway for Peace and Conflict Studies
For students who entered fall 2021 and beyond.
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PCST.1250 | Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies (CTPS) | 3 |
| ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100 | College Writing I /
First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City (CW) | 3 |
| FAHS.1090 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| MATH.xxxx | Math Perspective (MATH) - MATH.2830 recommended (QL) | 3 |
| WLxx.xxxx | Language 1 and Culture | 3 |
| Total | 13 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PCST.2010 /
POLI.2010 | Research Methods in Peace and Conflict Studies /
Research Methods in Political Science | 3 |
| PHIL.2030 | Introduction to Ethics (SRE) | 3 |
| ENGL.1020 | College Writing II (CW) | 3 |
| WLxx.xxxx | Language 2 and Culture | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Sciences with Lab Perspective (SCL) | 3/4 |
| Total | 15/16 | |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| xxxx.xxxx | PCS Area: Foundations of Peace and Conflict5 | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Social Sciences Perspective (SS) | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Sciences with Lab Perspective (SCL) | 3/4 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Language 3 and Culture OR World Ready Elective1 | 3 |
| Total | 15/16 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| xxxx.xxxx | PCS Area: Approaches to Peace and Conflict5 - (DCA) recommended3 | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Social Sciences Perspective (SS) | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH) | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH) | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Language 4 and Culture OR World Ready Elective1 | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Junior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| xxxx.xxxx | PCS Area: Regions of Peace and Conflict5 | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | PCS Area: Elective (any area)5 | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | STEM Perspective (STEM) | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Social Sciences Perspective (SS) | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | World Ready Elective1 OR Free Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PCST.4530 | Integrative Seminar in Peace and Conflict Studies (AIL), (WOC)2 | 3 |
| xxxx.3/4xxx | PCS Area: Elective 3000/4000 level (any area)5 | 3 |
| xxxx.3/4xxx | PCS Area: Elective 3000/4000 level (any area)5 | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective - (IL) recommended4 | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH) | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Senior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| xxxx.3/4xxx | PCS Area: Elective 3000/4000 level (any area)5 | 3 |
| xxxx.3/4xxx | PCS Area: Elective 3000/4000 level (any area)5 | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| xxxx.xxxx | PCS Area: Elective (any area)5 | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Total Minimum Credits = 120.
1World Ready Language Track (WR track) requires successful completion of a two course sequence in a World Language (depending on placement) and three approved courses on the culture/history/literature/film related to that language, but taught in English. (Total of 15 credits.) For detailed information refer to Policies - Language Requirements in the undergraduate catalog.
2PCST.5530 if doing Bachelor’s to Master’s.
3PCS majors meet the Diversity and Cultural Awareness (DCA) ELO through an approved PCS Area B or elective course:
- GNDR.2400 Intro to Gender Studies
- PHIL.2960 Intro to World Religions
- POLI.1120 Intro to Comparative Political Systems
- POLI.1210 Intro to International Relations
4PCS majors meet the Information Literacy (IL) ELO with an approved course outside the major requirements.
5Students must see their advisement report in SIS for a list of approved PCS electives.
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).
Students must take at least 1 course in each of the three areas (Area A: Foundations of Peace and Conflict, Area B: Approaches to Peace and Conflict, and Area C: Regions of Peace and Conflict).
Notes:
- A statistics course is highly recommended.
- 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.
No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum 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.