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Master of Peace and Conflict Studies
A vibrant, interdisciplinary academic program that seeks to empower students with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to nonviolent peacebuilding.
The application deadline is February 1st, 2018.
Applications are completed online at
https://uwaterloo.ca/discover-graduate-studies/
BECOME AN AGENT OF CHANGE
MPACS is a course-based professional degree program well suited for individuals aiming to step into careers as practitioners. The program educates, trains, and empowers students to enter roles as agents of peaceful change at community, institutional, and systemic levels.
Students may pursue the MPACS degree on a full-time or part-time basis. Full-time students may complete the program in 4 terms (16 months). Part-time students are obligated to complete their requirements within 5 calendar years from the date of their initial registration.
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MPACS PROGRAM OF STUDY
Core Courses (5 courses)
Core courses focus on the promise and potential of civil society to advance peace through principled advocacy, effective programming, and dynamic engagement with the state and marketplace.
Interdisciplinary Electives
Elective courses are offered in the PACS department as well as in International Development, Global Governance, Theological Studies and Political Science. Students must complete five core courses and five electives to meet the requirements for their MPACS degree.
Internships and Skill-Building
Students have the opportunity to develop skills as practitioners and link theory and practice by pursuing an internship.
Previous internship placements have included:
Conflict Resolution Skills Training
Students may take practical skill-building workshops for academic credit. They choose from the wide variety of workshops offered through the Certificate Program in Conflict Management or may seek approval for workshops from other organizations. Workshops students have taken in the past include:
Peace Research & Directed Peace Readings
Students that are wishing to pursue research as a career are encouraged to enroll in our Peace Research & Directed Peace Readings course. Students enrolled in these courses work with a faculty supervisor to advance their academic research and writing skills.
For more information
Master of Peace and Conflict Studies Conrad Grebel University College 140 Westmount Road North Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G6 519-885-0220 x24216
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