VETERANS STUDIES DEGREE PROGRAMS

Dr. Eric Fretz, a Faculty Lecturer at the University of Michigan, discusses the degree programs for Veteran Studies with: Jim Craig – University of Missouri – St. Louis, Veterans in Society; Veterans Studies AssociationErnest (Luke) McClees, PhD – Saint Leo University and Director, Military Affairs & ServicesTravis L. Martin, PhD – Author, Professor EKU, and Director, Kentucky Center for Veterans StudiesBruce Pencek, PhD – Professor, Virginia Tech, and Co-Founder VT Veterans in Society (ViS) initiative THE FUTURE OF VETERANS STUDIES This program is a follow up to the earlier one on Veteran Studies as a topic, journal, and association. In this episode we talk about: The Evolution of the Discipline of Veteran StudiesChallenges in creating and growing such academic programs (Majors, Minors, Certificates)Goals for the futureWill there be a PhD program in Veteran Studies in the future?