Peace Studies
The University of Maine Peace Studies Program focuses on education for peace,
justice, human rights, nonviolence, tolerance, global understanding,
interdependence and mutuality, and environmental
responsibility. Through its academic studies and various educational, research,
and outreach programs, Peace Studies infuses concerns for peace and the practice
of transformative conflict resolution into the University of Maine campus and community.
The Peace Studies Program joins with the people of Maine in creating cultures
of peace in our state, nation and world.
dll.umaine.edu/peace/.
Conflict Management at the University of Maine (CMUM)
Peace Studies sponsors CMUM, which provides conflict management
services to students and other members of the campus community. Peace Studies
offers PAX 451 - Mediation: Its Premises, Practices, and Policies,
a 3 credit course
which trains students in basic mediation skills and prepares students for the
opportunity to mediate with the Conflict Management Program. Additionally, students who want further training in mediation can take PAX 452 - Advanced Study in Transformative Mediation. For more information about CMUM, call (207) 581-2639.
Peace Studies Interdisciplinary Curriculum
The Peace Studies Interdisciplinary Curriculum requires a minimum of 18 credits of study: 12
credits of required PAX courses and 6 credits of electives. Required courses
include PAX 201, Introduction to Peace Studies (which satisfies the general
education requirement in the Human Values and Social Context category, both
in Social Contexts and Institutions, and Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives), PAX 410 - Theories in Peace Studies and two
PAX courses chosen from PAX offerings each semester. Also available
is Special Projects in Peace Studies (PAX 498, section 001, for 1-6 credits),
which offers advanced individual study, research, and written projects in Peace
Studies and related areas. This course is conducted under the guidance of a
faculty member associated with the Peace Studies Program. Students who wish
to enroll in the Peace Studies Interdisciplinary Curriculum should visit the Peace Studies
office, 211 East Annex, (207) 581-2609, for assistance or further information.
Enrollment is open to all undergraduate students at the University of Maine
and there are no admissions requirements beyond those of the college a student
is entering.