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, 209 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.
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