Studies in War and Peace

Mission

The Studies in War and Peace (SWAP) program examines the origins and development of military institutions and the impact of these institutions upon the social order. The program promotes critical analysis of phenomena relating to military and diplomatic affairs, past and present, and is equally suitable for all students including cadets. It provides an interdisciplinary examination of the enduring and close interconnections among military, political, economic, and social institutions. The SWAP program is an extension of the Norwich University citizen-soldier tradition of producing educated graduates who are prepared for either military or civilian pursuits, and who are knowledgeable about diplomatic and military affairs.

Goals

• Understand how global forces affect the growth and interplay of military and political institutions.

• Analyze how different cultures engage in warfare and seek to create the conditions for peace.

• Display an ability to engage in critical thinking and analysis of major historical, political, and ethical issues

Potential Careers

• Military Officer

• Lawyer

• Historian or Political Scientist

• Teacher

• Intelligence Officer

• Any career that requires critical thinking, analytical, problem solving, and communications skills.

There are no additional criteria to declare this major.