Peace and Justice Studies, B.A. Suggested 4-Year Plan

How to Use your 4-year Plan

• This is a suggested 4-year plan for your major and not meant to replace regular academic advising.
• The plan is flexible and can be changed to accommodate studying abroad, a second major/minor(s) or AP/IB credits.
• You should work with an academic advisor to develop a plan that meets your interests and goals.
• You must earn a minimum of 120 credits to graduate and 42 major-specific credits to earn a B.A. in English, Literature, Rhetoric and Cultural Studies.
• Transfer students and those looking to add B.A. in Peace and Justice Studies as a second major should contact the program advisor for degree planning.

Suggested 4-year Plan

• We encourage you to select your General Education (GE) and minor/second major/Themed Inquiry/Honors program around the plan below. Once you fill your GE classes around your major classes, you will have a better idea of space remaining each semester when choosing your Exploration Focus.
• To be enrolled full time, you must take at least 12 credits a semester.
• In order to graduate within 4 years, we recommend you take 30 credits a year.
• Many students start this major after the first year and/or complete this major in less than 4 years. For those starting in Year 2, the Year 1 classes (totaling 9 credits) could be spread across the 3rd and/or 4th years; similarly, for those wishing to graduate early or spend their final year abroad, the Year 4 classes (totaling 9 credits) could be spread across the 2nd and/or 3rd years. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a plan that meets their specific needs. 
• Some courses are listed more than once to show flexible scheduling options.
• Students must complete one elective in each Thematic Area for a total 12 credits. 3-credit courses may only count for one category. See the course catalog for a list of courses by area.
• Students must also complete an area of study that includes four 3-credit courses, three of which must be upper division. Areas of study require approval by the department chair. See the catalog for more information