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The Peace and Reconciliation Studies Interdisciplinary Masters Degree through the MALS Program Description The University of Maine Peace and Reconciliation Studies Program focuses on education for peace, justice, human rights, nonviolence, tolerance, global understanding, interdependence and mutuality, and environmental responsibility. As a dramatically emerging field, Peace Studies—ideally suited for the typical MALS adult students—encompasses nine courses in an integrated curriculum that allows teachers and other learners to take graduate-level classes to fulfill their MALS requirements. Curriculum LIB courses. All students take the following LIB courses: LIB 500: Interdisciplinary Approaches, required of all MALS candidates. 3 cr.
LIB 699: Thesis writing. 3-6 cr. PAX Courses. All students in the concentration must take, for a total of 6 credits:
In addition, students choose at least two courses from the following list of regularly offered courses. The live courses may be offered in Orono or at the Hutchinson Center in Belfast. Please check the location. 300 level courses may be taken for graduate credit, under the number PAX 598, through the following process: Notify the Peace Studies office of your intention to take the 300-level course as a graduate course (to manage any enrollment limits). Consult with the course instructor about combining the content, goals, and requirements of the course with a substantial graduate component. In conjunction with the instructor, write a proposal integrating the content and goals of the 300-level course with appropriate graduate-level work. Send a copy of your proposal to the Director of Peace Studies to keep as a record of the graduate work you have done. PAX
350: Buddhism, Peace & Contemplative Traditions. 3 cr. Online,
asynchronous. . PAX
451: Mediation: Premises, Practices & Policy. 3
cr. Live course, check for availability and location.
Total PAX courses: 12 credits. Total required courses: 24-27 credits. Electives: Students may choose from a wide range of electives offered at the graduate level or the upper undergraduate level. Please consult with your Peace and Reconciliation Studies advisor. 3-6 credits. Total credits: 30-33 |
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