Certificate in Foundations of Peace Education
The Certificate in Foundations of Peace Education is designed for educational professionals working in a variety of educational environments, ranging from P-12 schools, community colleges, universities, and non-governmental organizations. This certificate will provide students with the concepts, skills, and values to infuse peace education throughout the curriculum, thereby providing them with greater opportunities to be hired in a variety of educational settings.
The Certificate is a 12-semester hour program. The certificate is available to students from any major and courses may be included as part of a master's or doctoral program with the approval of the faculty advisor. Coursework can be completed online, on-campus or through a combination of on-campus and online courses.
Admission to the Certificate in Foundation of Peace Education
In addition to admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies, admission to the certificate program requires the following:
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A baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year institution
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A well-written statement of purpose describing the student’s background and goals as well as the importance of the degree in achieving those goals
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Two letters of recommendation regarding the prospective student's potential for doing graduate level work. Letters should be recommendations from professionals such as an undergraduate major advisor, current employer, school principal or others who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s ability to engage in graduate work in the desired program
The certificate program has selective admissions and may admit a limited number of students. Thus, meeting all formal criteria does not guarantee admission.
What to Submit with Your Application
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Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education
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Statement of purpose
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Two letters of recommendation
Requirements for the Certificate in Foundations of Peace Education
For the Certificate, students must complete the following program requirements:
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A minimum of 12 semester hours of approved graduate course work
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Completion of TSOC 5600/7600
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Completion of at least three additional courses in educational psychology or theory and social foundations as approved by the faculty advisor
Courses may be included as part of a master's or doctoral degree program as approved by the student's faculty advisor. Master's level courses (5000/6000 level) may be included as part of a master's plan of study. Doctoral level courses (7000/8000 level) may be included as part of a doctoral plan of study.
All coursework and requirements of the certificate must be taken within a four-year period immediately preceding the date the degree is awarded.
Plan of Study
A plan of study identifying the courses for the certificate is required after 6 credit hours. The certificate plan of study must include the following within the 12 semester hour minimum:
- 12 credits of specialization in peace education
Guide for Developing a Plan of Study
Below is a guide for developing a Plan of Study for the Certificate in Foundations of Peace Education. Students should work with their faculty advisor to identify specific courses to fulfill program requirements.
| Code | Title | Hours |
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| Core in Peace Education | ||
| TSOC 5600/7600 | Foundations of Peace Education | 3 |
| Specialization in Peace Education | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| School Violence Theory, Prevention, and Intervention | ||
| CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES IN LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT | ||
or TSOC 8150 | CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES IN LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT | |
| Thinking And Reasoning In School Contexts | ||
| News Media Literacy, Society, and the Mind | ||
| Independent Study In Educational Psychology | ||
| Major Educational Theorists | ||
| Education And The Democratic Ethic | ||
| THE ETHICS OF WAR AND PEACE AND EDUCATION | ||
| Human Rights Education | ||
| Environmental Ethics and Education | ||
| Independent Study In Educational Theory And Social Foundations | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Students are able to identify, explain, and provide examples of concepts, skills, and values of peace-learning (i.e., Content)
Students are able to develop and assess their own program, curricular, and pedagogical approaches to peace-learning (i.e., Planning).
Students are able to apply theory and research to inform their decision-making based on empirical and theoretical literature in the area of educational philosophy and/ or educational psychology (i.e., Professional Practice).