Global Peace Studies - AA

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Program Code: AA.40000

This degree prepares students to understand the complexity of global issues and become agents of positive change. Students will examine factors that influence peace and conflict, ecological sustainability and social and economic justice in our world. Students will broaden their knowledge base but also develop cross-cultural understanding and skills in community building, conflict mediation and solution creation that can be applied at the individual, local, and global levels. Students must take 8-12 hours within their selected Track.

Track 1: International Business (2+2 Transfer) focuses on the global business environment, including trade, finance, law, marketing, management, culture, and comparative economic systems.

Track 2: Global Environment (2+2 Transfer) focuses on factors influencing environmental transformation and exploitation, and explores solutions to environmental problems.

Track 3: Human Services/Social Justice (2+2 Transfer) focuses on obtaining the knowledge and skill to identify and meet human needs in a variety of social and cultural settings.

Track 4: International Relations (2+2 Transfer) focuses on exploring the sources of international conflict and the necessary conditions for enhancing peace and cooperation among nations.

Curriculum for the Associate in Arts degree is recommended for this program. Please check for transferability with your intended institution or see Advising and Counseling.

General Education Core Courses

ENG -- Any Approved College Composition I Course Credits: 3
ENG -- Any Approved College Composition II Course Credits: 3
OR
ENG -- Any Approved College Composition I Course Credits: 3
ENG 113 - Technical Communication Credits: 3
LW -- Any 1 Credit LW Course Credits: 1
LWA -- Any 1 Credit LWA Course Credits: 1
OR
LW -- Any 2 Credit LW Course Credits: 2
-- Natural Science Electives Credits: 8
-- General Electives Credits: 7
Subtotal: 23

Core Courses

IHU 120W - Introduction to Global Peace Studies Credits: 4
OR
SSI 120W - Introduction to Global Peace Studies Credits: 4
IHU 240W - Leadership for Positive Change Credits: 4
OR
SSI 240W - Leadership for Positive Change Credits: 4
POL 225W - World Politics Credits: 3
-- Any Foreign Language I and II Credits: 8
Subtotal: 19

Recommended Electives

The following courses are STRONGLY recommended in fulfilling the Global Peace Studies AA degree General Education requirements. Many of the courses also fulfill Global Peace Studies track requirements.

BIO 110W - Environmental Science Credits: 4
COM 112W - Fundamentals of Oral Communication Credits: 3
ECN 221W - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 4
PHL 213W - Introduction to Ethics Credits: 3
PSY 211W - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 4
OR
SOC 211W - Principles of Sociology Credits: 3
-- Courses in Art, Literature, or Music Credits: 3/4

Tracks

In addition to the core courses, an additional 8-12 credits from the Track of your choice are required for the Associate Degree. Consult with Academic Advising for specific 2+2 or 3+1 Transfer requirements.

Track 1: International Business

(2+2 or 3+1Transfer) See note below.

ACC 211 - Principles of Financial Accounting Credits: 4
ACC 212 - Principles of Managerial Accounting Credits: 4
COM 112W - Fundamentals of Oral Communication Credits: 3
CST 133W - Computer Concepts & Competencies Credits: 4
ECN 221W - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 4
ECN 222W - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 4
MGT 243 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
MGT 245 - Principles of Management Credits: 3
MGT 251W - Business Law I Credits: 3
MGT 265 - International Business Credits: 3
MTH 208W - Elementary Statistics Credits: 3
MTH 120 - Finite Mathematics Credits: 3
OR
MTH 122W - College Algebra Credits: 4
PHL 203W - Business Ethics Credits: 3
OR
PHL 213W - Introduction to Ethics Credits: 3
-- Any Foreign Language III & IV Credits: 8
Subtotal: 8/12

Track 2: Global Environment

(2+2 Transfer) Taken in at least two subject areas. Include at least one lab course.

BIO 110W - Environmental Science Credits: 4
BIO 119 - Stream Ecology Credits: 1
ENV 105 - Introduction To Environmental Health & Safety Credits: 3
ENV 130W - Pollution Prevention Credits: 1
GEO 111W - Physical Geography Credits: 4
GEO 113W - World Cultural Geography Credits: 4
GEO 222 - Geography of Asia Credits: 3
OR

Track 3: Human Services/Social Justice

(2+2 Transfer)

ENG 269W - Native North American Literature Credits: 3
ENG 278W - Modern African-American Literature Credits: 3
ENG 285W - Women in Literature Credits: 3
HIS 215W - Recent African-American History: Since 1850 Credits: 3
HIS 217W - Hispanics in the U.S. Credits: 3
HIS 225W - History of Women and Gender in the United States Credits: 3
IHU 202 - Women's Studies Credits: 3
IHU 232W - Exploring Human Nature Credits: 3
OR
SSI 232W - Exploring Human Nature Credits: 3
IHU 234W - World Religions Credits: 4
OR
SSI 234W - World Religions Credits: 4
IHU 280W - Exploring Diversity Credits: 3
OR
SSI 288W - Exploring Diversity Credits: 3
OR
IHU 281W - Exploring Diversity/With Project Credits: 4
OR
SSI 289W - Exploring Diversity/With Project Credits: 4
POL 220W - Minority Group Politics Credits: 3
SOC 215W - Sociology of Minority Groups Credits: 3
SOC 300W - Interviewing, Counseling, and the Helping Relationship Credits: 3
OR
PSY 300W - Interviewing, Counseling, and the Helping Relationship Credits: 3
SPA 113W - Introduction to Hispanic Cultures Credits: 2
Subtotal: 8/12

Track 4: International Relations

ENG 262W - Holocaust History and Literature Credits: 3
GEO 113W - World Cultural Geography Credits: 4
GEO 255W - Third World Development Credits: 4
OR
SOC 265W - Third World Development Credits: 4
HIS 112W - A Survey of Later Western Civilization Credits: 4
IHU 234W - World Religions Credits: 4
OR
SSI 234W - World Religions Credits: 4
POL 221W - Comparative Government Credits: 3
POL 222 - Politics of the Middle East Credits: 3
POL 229W - Political Terrorism Credits: 3
SOC 231W - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
Subtotal: 8/12

Total Credits: 62

Notations

A grade of “C” (2.0) or higher is required in all courses for the degree.
Track 2 courses meet Natural Science requirement in General Education Core Courses.
See Academic Policies and Information , Graduation Requirements , Graduation Requirements for approved courses. You may qualify for MTA. Apply online or at the Registrar’s Office.
To complete the “Group Requirement” graduation requirement in Humanities take the IHU version. See Academic Policies and Information , Graduation Requirements , Graduation Requirements for approved courses.
Those students who use Track 2 to complete Natural Science electives will need to complete 15 hours of electives. BIO 110W is required as one of your electives for Track 2.
Students taking all Tracks will need to complete MTH 118W or higher (with the exception of MTH 119W ) to meet MTA and AA requirements.
3+1 Transfer may require Spanish as the foreign language requirement. One full year (8 credits) are required of a foreign language for the 2+2 transfer, and two full years (16 credits) are required for the 3+1 transfer. Check wih a counselor for your program.
All of the courses in Track 1 must be taken to qualify for the 3+1 transfer.
File an application for an associate or dual degree and/or certificate with the Registrar’s Office by at least 3 months prior to expected graduation. See Graduation Requirements .
Delta College reserves the right to modify graduation requirements.
If you plan to pursue an advanced degree, see pages ADVANCED_DEGREE_PAGES for special transfer agreements.