Bachelor of Science in Diplomacy and Militiary Studies Hawaii Pacific University

The Diplomacy and Military Studies (DMS) major at Hawai‘i Pacific University is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the fields of historical and political studies and their various approaches and methodologies in order to better understand the role of the military as an institution within society. The program of study is constructed to give students historical, ethical, and practical perspectives on politico-military affairs. Students take a wide variety of courses that provide broad geographic and chronological context. The B.S. in DMS develops the skills, base of knowledge, and moral awareness that will serve as preparation for a career as a leader, whether in today’s military or in the private sector. Those same skills and knowledge base provide a foundation for pursuing a graduate degree in history, political science, international relations, or law.

Diplomacy and Military Studies is a distinctive, interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree. There are very few degrees like it anywhere in the country. The degree enhances cognitive skills and opens students to a wide array of careers in both the public and private sectors. Through the combined study of history, political science, and international studies, DMS students gain interdisciplinary insights, knowledge, and perspectives on the complexities of the contemporary world we live in today, as well as the events of the past that explain the challenges of today.

MISSION

Hawai‘i Pacific University is an international learning community set in the rich cultural context of Hawai‘i. Students from around the world join us for an American education built on a liberal arts foundation. Our innovative undergraduate and graduate programs anticipate the changing needs of the community and prepare our graduates to live, work, and learn as active members of a global society.

VISION

Hawai‘i Pacific University’s highly personalized, student-centered approach offering applied, experiential, and innovative educational programs will prepare our graduates to make a positive impact in their workplaces and their communities.

VALUES

The faculty, staff, students, and overall university community of Hawai‘i Pacific embrace the following values as representative of the spiritual, ethical, and philosophical principles that support our community, as well as of the aspirational ideals to which we collectively aspire.

PONO, meaning righteous, honest and moral, and an energy of necessity.

KULEANA, meaning responsibility and rights, and concern for all interests, property, and people.

ALOHA, meaning hello, goodbye, love, kindness and grace, unity, humility, patience, and waiting for the right moment.