Emphasis Degrees
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE WITH AN EMPHASIS IN PEACE STUDIES Degree Code: AA.PEACE.STU.09 The plan is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to transfer to the University of North Texas and pursue a minor in Peace Studies. Students who wish to transfer to another university must confirm this plan with that institution. In order to be eligible to receive this AA degree, a student must:
This degree may be taken through a combination of on-campus and distance education offerings; or if planned correctly, the degree may be completed entirely through distance education. UNT is not required to accept a grade below "C" in transfer. Students who plan to transfer must work closely with an advisor/counselor. |
Course Requirements for the AA Degree with an Emphasis in Peace Studies | Credit Hours |
TIER 1 - CORE FOUNDATIONS | |
CRITICAL READING AND WRITING |
6 |
SPEAKING AND LISTENING |
3-4 |
QUANTITATIVE REASONING |
3-4 |
WELLNESS AND THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE |
1-3 |
TIER 2 - CORE DOMAINS | |
QUALITATIVE REASONING, LITERACY AND RESEARCH |
3 |
SELF AND SOCIETY Select ONE of the following: CB070 Select the following: CB060 Select ONE of the following: CB080 |
9 |
HUMANITY, CREATIVITY AND THE AESTHETIC EXPERIENCE Select ONE of the following: CB040 |
6 |
SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY AND SUSTAINABILITY NOTE: This requirement cannot be met using the following combinations: BIOL 1406 and 1408; BIOL 1407 and 1409; BIOL 2420 and 2421; CHEM 1405 and 1411; CHEM 1406 and 1411; CHEM 1405 and 1406; CHEM 1406 and 1407; GEOL 1401 and 1403; PHYS 1401 and 1405; PHYS 1401 and 2425; PHYS 1405 and 2425. |
8 |
TIER 3 - INTEGRATIVE LEARNING | |
CRITICAL ISSUES IN LOCAL, NATIONAL AND GLOBAL CONTEXTS |
3 |
CORE CREDIT HOURS FOR THIS AA DEGREE |
42-46 |
GENERAL ELECTIVE CREDITS | |
Select TWO 3 or 4 credit hours of elective college credit courses other than those with the prefix of BIOL, CHEM, ENGR, ENVR, FORS, GEOL, MATH, PHYS, or ANTH 2401. NOTE: Courses previously taken cannot be used to satisfy both the Core and a requirement in this group. |
6-8 |
PEACE STUDIES EMPHASIS REQUIRED COURSES | |
Select EACH of the following: These courses MUST be selected from specific sections especially marked PEACE STUDIES. Please refer to the current schedule of classes for listings. |
12 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR THIS AA DEGREE |
60-66 |