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History
Expand your comprehension of the past so that you can understand the present and prepare for the future.
![Students work on a group project with flags of the world projected in the background.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/international-studies-students-hero-opt.webp)
Global Studies
Examine complex global issues such as the COVID-19 pandemic, environmental injustices, migration, and war.
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Philosophy
Prepare for graduate work and careers in law, journalism, diplomacy, civil service, as well as in industry management.
![Student in tie overlooking Easton Pond.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/accelerated-law-hero-opt.webp)
Accelerated Law Program with Drexel University
We partner with Drexel University to provide academically qualified students two options for assured admission to the Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law.
![IPCR students stnd in front of an IPCR sign.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ipcr-peace-hero-opt.webp)
International Peace and Conflict Resolution
Train to be a skilled practitioner who is able to develop innovative approaches to global and local peacebuilding and development.
![An International Relations, Diplomacy, and Law Major undergraduate student listens closely to a class lecture.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/07/22-classroom-fy103-02346-3-col.jpg)
International Relations, Diplomacy, and Law
Gain real-world knowledge of international affairs and learn the theoretical frameworks of international relations and law.
![Christopher Cerski, Law & Public Policy faculty gives a class lecture for Law and Public Policy Major students.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/07/christopher-cerski-teaching-in-classroom-3-col.jpg)
Law and Public Policy
Learn how politics and law influence civic life and the institutions of American government. Analyze and evaluate conflicting solutions to real-world problems.
![A teacher helps Peace and Conflict Resolution undergraduate students during a class lecture.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/07/22-classroom-fy103-02211-3-col.jpg)
Peace and Conflict Resolution
Acquire practical knowledge and conflict analysis skills as you gain an understanding about the root causes of conflict and violence in domestic and international settings.
![Dr. Amy Widestrom, Political Science faculty gives a class lecture for Political Science Major students.](https://www.arcadia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/07/22-classroom-ps101-01949-3-col.jpg)
Political Science
Explore the theory and practice of politics, the analysis of political systems and behavior, and domestic and international law and legal systems.
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Arts and Global Change
Build you passion for the arts and social justice, in a pragmatic and professionally minded way.
Historical and Political Studies News
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