Academic Calendar

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)

 

 

Plan A.Thesis Option

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive Examination

 

 

Thesis (12 credits) Proposal Examination

 

 

 

Pass the thesis defense

 

 

Graduation (Total of 39 credits)

 

Plan B. (Independent Study Option)

 

 

 

 

Master of Arts Program (Peace Studies and Diplomacy)

 

 

 

Plan B. Independent Study Option

 

 

 Core Courses

9 courses (27 credits)

 

 

 

Comprehensive examination

 

 

Elective Courses (6 credits) Independent Study (6 credits)

 

 

Graduation

(Total of 39 credits)

 

Plan A. (Thesis option)

  

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

 

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