Peace and Justice Studies, BA

Campus: NYC

Major Completion Summary

Requirement Credits
University Core Requirements 44-55
Major Requirements 33
Open Electives 32-47
Total Credits 120

University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)

See complete University Core requirements.

University Core
Complete University Core Requirements44-55
Total Credits44-55

Major Requirements (33 Credits)

Required Courses
PJS 101Introduction to Peace and Justice Studies3
PJS 203Nonviolence: Theory and Practice3
PJS 250Working Through Conflict: Mediation, Negotiation and Facilitation3
POL 247International Law and Human Rights3
POL 325Conflict Analysis3
POL 326Reconciliation and Transitional Justice3
WS 399Feminist Research Methods3
PJS 499Capstone in Peace and Justice Studies3
Required Elective Courses
Select nine credits of the following: 19
Topic: Racial Justice
Topic: The Artist as Activist and Activist as Artist
Intersectionality, Conflict, and Peace
Internship in Peace and Justice Studies
Humanitarianism and International Aid Work
Introduction to Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies
Global Culture and Local Identities
Anthropology of Violence
Topic: Political Anthropology
Art as a Vehicle of Social Commentary and Political Progress
Environmental and Ecological Art
Intercultural Communication
Crime and Public Policy
Victims of Crime
Terrorism and Society
Social Responsibility and the World of Nature
Nature and Culture: A Study in Connections
Environmental Studies: Economic, Ethical and Political Perspectives
Globalization, Trade and the Environment
Sustainable Living in Our World
History of Human Rights
Israel and Palestine: The Heritage and the Challenge
Nonviolent Activism in Modern Asia
Discrimination, Integration and Assimilation: Global Jewish Experience
Latin America: Century of Social Change and Revolution
Wars in the Asia-Pacific
"For Land, Bread and Liberty": The Latin American Social Revolution in History and Culture
Postcolonial Literature
Normative Ethics: Contemporary Moral Problems
Ethics in the Workplace
Legal and Political Philosophy
Environmental Ethics
Ethical Theories
Introduction to International Relations
Revolution or Reform
Gender and Politics
Politics Workshop: The United Nations
Race and Ethnicity in Cities
Race and Ethnicity
Social Class
Gender and Social Change
Border Crossing: Immigration and American Society
Crime and Social Justice
Social Movements
Politics Workshop: International Organization
Politics Workshop: United Nations
Topic: History and Religion of the Middle East: Holy Nationalism
Understanding Community and Diversity: Queer Cultures
The Holocaust and Modern Genocides: Representations in History, Literature and Film
Disability Stories through Film and Media
Intro to Feminism, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Non-Profit Skills for Social Justice
The Girl Child-A Global Perspective
Queer Stories:LGBTQ People and Communities in Historical Context
Men and Masculinities
Global Activism and Transnational Feminist Theories
Topic: Slumming and Tramping: The Queer America
Women as Change Agents: Gender and Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector
Total Credits33
1

For qualifying learning communities (6 credits) and possibly other available electives, see Peace & Justice program advisor for approval.

Open Electives (32-47 Credits)

Open Electives
Select 32-47 credits32-47
Total Credits32-47

Updated: December 8, 2021

In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These cour​ses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
ENG 110 Composition 3
PJS 101 Introduction to Peace and Justice Studies 3
UNV 101 First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community 1
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course 6
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course and a Learning Community (LC) course 3
 Credits16
Spring
PJS 203 Nonviolence: Theory and Practice 3
ENG 120 Critical Writing 4
One Lab science course 3
COM 200 Public Speaking 3
MAT 102 Mathematics for Life 3
 Credits16
Second Year
Fall
POL 247 International Law and Human Rights 3
POL 326 Reconciliation and Transitional Justice 3
First Second Language Course. See Advisor for guidelines 3
CIS 101 Introduction to Computing 3
One Civic Engagement (CE) or one major elective course 3
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course - Writing Enhanced 3
 Credits18
Spring
PJS 203 Nonviolence: Theory and Practice 3
One elective course in subject PJS 3
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course 3
Second Language Course, if applicable 3
ENG 201 Writing in the Disciplines 3
 Credits15
Third Year
Fall
WS 399 Feminist Research Methods 3
One elective course in subject PJS 3
Open Elective Course (Writing Enhanced (WE) course) 3
Open Elective Course 1
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course 3
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course 3
 Credits16
Spring
PJS 250 Working Through Conflict: Mediation, Negotiation and Facilitation 3
POL 325 Conflict Analysis 3
Open Elective Course 3
Open Elective Course 3
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course 3
 Credits15
Fourth Year
Fall
PJS 499 Capstone in Peace and Justice Studies 3
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course 3
Open Elective Course 3
Open Elective Course 3
 Credits12
Spring
One elective course in subject PJS 3
Open Elective Course 3
Open Elective Course 3
Open Elective Course 3
 Credits12
 Total Credits120