The doctoral program at the University of Notre Dame's聽 is expanding to include a new . Beginning fall 2019, graduate students pursuing a terminal master鈥檚 or doctoral degree at the University聽will have the opportunity to complete a minor concentration in peace studies.
The graduate minor will give students access to classes taught by core faculty members at the Kroc Institute, part of the ,聽and provide opportunities for students to engage with the Kroc Institute鈥檚 diverse learning community. For doctoral students, combining concentrated coursework in peace studies with their primary discipline can also enhance their scholarship and professional options. 聽聽
鈥淥ver the last decade, peace studies has influenced scholars and students in diverse departments across the College of Arts and Letters through the joint Ph.D. program, but we always believed we were merely scratching the surface of the scholarly and practical interest in peace and conflict that exists in the Notre Dame community,鈥� said , director of doctoral studies and associate professor of anthropology and peace studies at the Kroc Institute. 鈥淭he new graduate minor allows students from around the University to enhance their work with rigorous training in peace studies, and we are looking forward to seeing the depth of that interest. We believe peace studies has limitless practical聽and scholarly applications, and we are excited about collaborating with students across campus.鈥�
Students pursuing the will be required to complete three peace studies courses (a total of nine credit hours), and participate in two semesters of the Kroc Institute鈥檚 Peace Research Education Seminars.
Begun in 2008, the equips students who are fully trained, professionalized聽and marketable in one of six traditional disciplines in the humanities and social sciences (anthropology, history, political science, psychology, sociology聽or theology) and the multidisciplinary field of peace studies.
Since its inception, the program has graduated 26 students. Many graduates have gone on to secure , as well as research fellowships and prestigious placements at international peacebuilding organizations.
Contact: Kevin Vaughn, assistant director for doctoral studies, krocphd@nd.edu
Originally published by at on July 15.