Diplomacy and Military Studies (BS)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MAJOR IN DIPLOMACY AND MILITARY STUDIES
Major Credits Required: 54-59 Credits
The Diplomacy and Military Studies major at Hawai‘i Pacific University is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in an interdisciplinary array of fields that include, among others, history, political science, international relations, and homeland security. These disciplines provide both the historical background to, as well as the interdisciplinary tools that help us understand, the complex phenomena of contemporary statecraft, military affairs, and homeland security concerns. Learning these various disciplinary approaches and methodologies gives students historical, ethical, contemporary, and practical perspectives on politico-military affairs, diplomacy, and homeland security issues, as well as a better understanding of the role of the military as an institution within society. History courses examine the role of the military in the context of “war and society”. They not only look at the development of the military strategy and tactics but also ask questions regarding the relationship of the military establishment to social and technological change as well as the relationship between diplomacy and the use of force. The political science courses view the military in the context of political institutions and the relations between states. Other interdisciplinary courses explore the contours of contemporary homeland Security concerns. The Diplomacy and Military Studies major thus develops the skills, and knowledgebase that will serve as preparation for a career as a leader and as an expert, whether in today’s military, in government service, or in the private sector. Those same skills and knowledge also provide a foundation for pursuing a graduate degree in history, political science, international relations, homeland security, national security, law, and other similar fields.
To complete the bachelor's degree, students must complete a minimum total of 120 credits with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students who major in Diplomacy and Military Studies will be able to:
Discuss and apply the various methodologies and approaches to the study of history, political science, international relations, and homeland security to comprehend complex phenomena.
Place questions and issues concerning the role of the military, of statecraft, and of homeland security, within their chronological and geographical context to serve as a foundation for more in-depth inquiries.
Make use of critically reflective tools for interpreting pertinent historical, cultural, philosophical, security, diplomatic, and political issues.
Appreciate the importance of the military and of governmental institutions as an instrument for the preservation of peace rather than the waging of war.
Be prepared to undertake graduate study in history, political science, international relations, national security, homeland security, and other related fields.