War Studies Major War Studies Major War Studies majors will learn how wars are fought and won, how and when military force can most effectively supplement tools, such as diplomacy and economic measures, to achieve national objectives, and how the experience of war affects societies and institutions.Offered by the Department of History & War Studies. Breadcrumb academics majors and minors war studies major academics-sidebarnav MENU Academic Program Majors & Minors Annual Theme Enrichment Opportunities Internships Military Immersion & Exchange Scholars Program Service Academy Exchange Program Departments