Apr 29, 2026

2026-2027 UH Mānoa Catalog [DRAFT]

Interdisciplinary Studies: Conflict Resolution and Civic Leadership Concentration, BA

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Admissions: Open

Process: Meet with an Interdisciplinary Studies Advisor to complete credit evaluation, course selections and graduation plan

Min. Total Credits: 120 (88 in core & major + 32 in electives)

UHM General Education Core Requirements

Foundations

Written Communication (FW)

(3 credits)

Quantitative Reasoning (FQ)

Note: This requirement changed in Fall 2018. If you entered the UH System prior to that, please see your college/school advisor.

(FQ; 3 credits) replaces Symbolic Reasoning (FS; 3 credits) effective Fall 2018

Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FG)

(FGA, FGB, FGC; 6 credits)

Group A (FGA) courses cover the time period prehistory to 1500
Group B (FGB) courses cover the time period 1500 to modern times
Group C (FGC) courses cover the time period prehistory to modern times

Diversification

Arts (DA), Humanities (DH), and Literatures (DL)

(6 credits from 2 categories)

Arts (DA*)
Humanities (DH*)
Literatures (DL*)

Natural Sciences

Biological Science (DB*; 3 credits)
Physical Science (DP*; 3 credits)
Laboratory (science) (DY*; 1 credit)

Social Sciences (DS)

(DS*; a total of 6 credits from 2 different departments)

UHM Graduation Requirements

Focus

**The STAR Degree Check indicates Focus classes by “E,” “H,” “O,” and “W.” Class Availability indicates Focus sections with “ETH,” “HAP ,” “OC,” and “WI.”

Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Issues (H)

(H or HAP**; 1 course, any level)

Contemporary Ethical Issues (E)

(E or ETH**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level)

Oral Communication (O)

(O or OC**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level)

Writing Intensive (W)

(W or WI**; 5 courses, at least two of which are at the 300- or 400-level)

Hawaiian Or Second Language (HSL)

competence at the 202 level

Credit Minimums

120 total applicable
30 UH Mānoa credits
45 upper division (300+ level) credits

Grade Point Average

2.0 cumulative or higher (Note: Other GP As may be required.)
Good academic standing

Degree Requirements

36 credits
Minimum exit GPA: 2.5 in the major equivalent
Minimum C grade (not C-) in courses
Mandatory advising

College Requirements

Credit Maximums

8 KRS activity
9 Directed Reading / Research
12 Practicum / Internship

Note

This was prepared to provide information and does not constitute a contract. See below for major requirements. Meet regularly with your major advisor.

Major Requirements for BA in Interdisciplinary Studies: Conflict Resolution and Civic Leadership

Admission: Open.
Application: Not applicable
Min. major credits: 36

Core Courses (9 credits)

PACE 310 - Survey Peace and Conflict Studies Credits: 3
PACE 495 - Practicum and Internship Credits: 3
OR PUBA 495 - Practicum and Internship Credits: 3
PACE 447 - Introduction to Mediation Credits: 3
OR PACE 429 - Negotiation Credits: 3

Major Electives (27 credits)

The courses listed below are intended as a guide and do not represent an exhaustive list of possible elective courses. Electives should be selected in consultation with the student’s Interdisciplinary Studies advisor.

PACE Electives (15 credits)

PACE 315 - Personal Peace: Stories of Hope Credits: 3
PACE 316 - Environmental Governance Credits: 3
PACE 345 - Aggression, War, and Peace Credits: 3
OR ANTH 345 - Aggression, War, and Peace Credits: 3
PACE 373 - Nonviolent Political Alternatives Credits: 3
OR POLS 396 - Nonviolent Political Alternatives Credits: 3
PACE 380 - Media Communications and Conflict Credits: 3
OR COM 380 - Media Communications and Conflict Credits: 3
PACE 387 - The Meaning of War Credits: 3
OR PHIL 387 - The Meaning of War Credits: 3
PACE 399 - Directed Reading Credits: V *
PACE 407 - Peace Processes in Philippines and Hawaiʻi Credits: 3
OR ASAN 407 - Peace Processes in Philippines and Hawaiʻi Credits: 3
PACE 410 - History of Peace Movements Credits: 3
PACE 412 - Gandhi, King, and Nonviolence Credits: 3
PACE 420 - Introduction to Human Rights: International and Comparative Perspectives Credits: 3
PACE 429 - Negotiation Credits: 3
OR PACE 447 - Introduction to Mediation Credits: 3
PACE 430 - Leadership for Social Change Credits: 3
PACE 436 - Geography of Peace and War Credits: 3
OR GEO 436 - Geography of Peace and War Credits: 3
PACE 468 - Introduction to Facilitating Organizational Change Credits: 3
PACE 477 - Culture and Conflict Resolution Credits: 3
PACE 478 - International Law and Disputes Credits: 3
PACE 479 - ’Ike Kūpuna: Introduction to Indigenous Frameworks for Peace Building Credits: 3
PACE 480 - Managing Human Conflict Credits: 3

Non-PACE Electives (12 credits)

COM 340 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 3
COMG 455 - Conflict Management Credits: 3
ECON 332 - Economics of Global Climate Change Credits: 3
OR SUST 332 - Economics of Global Climate Change Credits: 3
POLS 315 - Global Politics/International Relations Credits: 3
POLS 316 - International Relations Credits: 3
POLS 319 - International Organization Credits: 3

Notes

*No more than 9 credits from any combination of directed reading / practicum / internship are permitted in the major.

PACE 495 /PUBA 495 can be substituted with Interdisciplinary Studies Program approval.

For degree advising, contact:

Matsunaga Institute for Peace: Saunders 723; uhip@hawaii.edu; (808) 956-6433; https://sci.manoa.hawaii.edu/programs/matsunaga-institute-for-peace/

Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) Program: isp@hawaii.edu; (808) 956-7297; http://manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/is

Interdisciplinary Studies: Conflict Resolution and Civic Leadership concentration, BA 4-Year Plan

This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan.

Year 1

Fall

FW (or FQ) Credits: 3
FG (A/B/C) Credits: 3
DS Credits: 3
Any 100-level College of Social Sciences Course Credits: 3
H/SL 101 Credits: 3

Credits 15

Spring

FQ (or FW) Credits: 3
FG (A/B/C) Credits: 3
DB Credits: 3
Any 200-level College of Social Sciences Course Credits: 3
H/SL 102 Credits: 3

Credits 15

Total Credits 30

Year 2

Fall

DP Credits: 3
DY Credits: 1
Any 200-level College of Social Sciences Course Credits: 3
DA/DH/DL Credits: 3
H/SL 201 Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Credits 16

Spring

DA/DH/DL Credits: 3
DS Credits: 3
H/SL 202 Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Credits 12

Total Credits 58

Year 3

Fall

PACE 310 - Survey Peace and Conflict Studies Credits: 3
Major Elective Credits: 3
Elective 300+ Credits: 3
Elective 300+ Credits: 3
Elective 300+ Credits: 3

Credits 15

Spring

PACE 429 - Negotiation Credits: 3
OR PACE 447 - Introduction to Mediation Credits: 3
Major Elective Credits: 3
Major Elective Credits: 3
Major Elective Credits: 3
Major Elective Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Credits 18

Total Credits 91

Year 4

Fall

Major Elective Credits: 3
Major Elective Credits: 3
Major Elective Credits: 3
Elective 300+ Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Credits 15

Spring

PACE 495 - Practicum and Internship Credits: 3
OR PUBA 495 - Practicum and Internship Credits: 3
Major Elective Credits: 3
Elective 300+ Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Credits 15

Total Credits 121

Notes:

Students must incorporate all focus requirements into this plan. Focus designations (i.e., W, E, O, H) are CRN specific & semster specific.

Minimum 45 upper division (300+ course) credits are required.