Overview

The problem-centered, multicultural, and interdisciplinary BA in Peace Studies offered by Chapman University is premised on the belief that the analysis of conflict demands a thorough synthesis of insights from various fields of knowledge.

Key facts

Peace & Justice Studies is an inherently interdisciplinary major, it is built around a core of five courses: Introduction to Peace Studies, Research Methods: Peace Studies, Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Nonviolent Social Change and Conflict Resolution: Advanced Theory and Practice.

These are supplemented with five additional courses offered in Peace & Justice Studies or related fields. Examples include:

Peace and Conflict in the Middle East

Race and Change in the U.S. and South Africa

Vietnam: War, Peace & Legacy

International Law

International Organization and World Order

Gender Roles

Concentration

Finally, the Peace & Justice Studies student takes a concentration in one department of four courses to provide expertise in an area appropriate to his or her career choice.

Internships in Peace Studies are encouraged to permit students the possibility of gaining practical experience.

Included among the offerings are occasional study tours to countries such as Mexico (Chiapas), Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Cuba, and South Africa. Peace Studies majors are strongly encouraged to consider overseas study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories of Peace and Conflict

Mediation and Conflict Resolution

Non-Violent Social Change

Capstone Project in Peace and Conflict Studies

Research Methods: Peace Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

International Relations International Development Terrorism & Security View 127 other Bachelors in International Development in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

International applicants must provide official copies of academic records from all secondary or senior secondary schools, pre-university programs, and colleges and universities attended. Applicants should:

Have all academic records sent directly from their schools (whenever possible).

Submit all academic records in the native language, accompanied by a certified English translation (if the native language is not English).

Send external examination results or predicted results. Examples: predicted IB results, Indian board exam results, GCSE/IGCSE results, predicted A-levels, Australian ATAR, etc.

Submit any additional documents as requested by the Office of Admission.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33745 USD / year

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Out-of-State

33745 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

33745 USD / year

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Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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