Academic Calendar and Study Plan The first semester starts in August and the second semesterstarts in January. An academic year consists of two semesters of 15 weeks each. To complete thestudy, the total credits earned must be at least 39 credits. An independent study is equivalent to 6credits and a thesis is equivalent to 12 credits.
Plan A. (Thesis Option)
Master of Arts Program (Peace Studies and Diplomacy) | |
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Plan A.Thesis Option | |
Comprehensive Examination | |
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Thesis (12 credits) Proposal Examination | |
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Pass the thesis defense | |
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Graduation (Total of 39 credits) | |
Plan B. (Independent Study Option)
Master of Arts Program (Peace Studies and Diplomacy) | |
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Plan B. Independent Study Option | |
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Core Courses 9 courses (27 credits) | |
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Comprehensive examination | |
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Elective Courses (6 credits) Independent Study (6 credits) | |
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Graduation (Total of 39 credits) | |
First Semester | Second Semester |
4 Core Courses (12 credits) 781601 Peace and Governance 781602 Diplomacy andInternational Negotiations 700-511 Research Methodology in the Social Sciences 1 Foundation Course 700-501 English for Graduate Studies | 4 Core Courses (12 credits) 781603 Theory of Peace, Conflict, and Security 781605 New International Political and Economic Orders 781606 Strategic Relations in Asia-Pacific and Indo-Pacific Regions 781609 ASEAN Diplomacy for Peace |
Third Semester |
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1 Core Course (3 credits) 781610 United Nations and Sustainable Development: An Analytical Study Research Requirement (12 credits) 781692 Thesis |
• Comprehensive Examination • Graduation |
Total 39 credits
