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Major Requirements Minor Requirements Courses

Program Contact

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Seble Dawit
Department Chair, Associate Professor
Areas of Expertise: Human Rights and Humanitarian Law; Gender and Rights; Non-Profit Organizations; Futuring

Full-Time Faculty

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Jennifer Bess
Associate Professor
Areas of Expertise: Native American Studies; Foodways; Self-Determination
View Jennifer Bess's Bio

Affiliate Faculty

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Emily Billo

James Dator

Ann Duncan

Irline François

Martin Shuster

Professor Emeritus or Emerita or Emeriti

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Richard Pringle
Professor Emeritus
Areas of Expertise: Relational Psychology; Qualitative Research Methods; Community Arts; Literature; Writing; Listening to and Telling Stories in Community; Agitating for Care and Social Justice; Growth Fostering Pedagogies and Communities; Feminist and Anti-Racist Psychology and Education; Psychology of Narrative and Meaning

Peace studies requires a semester abroad or in the United States in a community significantly from the student's own. This requirement may be completed over the summer (no less than 12 weeks), by courses or internship.

are almost endless. Ë®¹ûÅÉAV½â˵ the Office of Global Education or talk to your advisor to explore how other programs might complement your degree.

Awards and Fellowships

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Peace studies students have successfully secured academic excellence and leadership prizes, research grants to conduct field work, national and international internships, and community service. These awards include the prestigious Julia Rogers Library Research Award and the Social Justice Research Award, and scholarly articles published in Verge journal.

The Joe Morton Award for Outstanding Achievement in Peace Studies

This award is given to students who actualize their values as demonstrated by academic excellence, by commitment to and partnership within the college and the Baltimore community, and by integrity in their personal conduct.

Fund for Independent Research/Fund for Social Justice Research

Established with contributions from the Office of the President, the Office of the Provost, the Student Government Association, and the Peace Studies Program, these special funds allow the college to award grants each semester for independent student research, including senior projects, with additional funds available for social justice research. Grants will generally be awarded up to $1,000 (up to $1,500 for research projects that require international travel), and funds must be used for expenses related directly to the project.

The Julia Rogers Research Prizes

The Ë®¹ûÅÉAV½â˵Library and the Friends of the Ë®¹ûÅÉAV½â˵Library sponsor an annual research prize competition for outstanding research by Ë®¹ûÅÉAV½â˵ students using library resources. The $250 prizes were first offered in 2004, in honor of Julia Rogers’ 150th birthday. If you have produced work of which you are especially proud, please consider entering. There are various categories for First-year/Sophomore, Junior/Senior, and Graduate.

Verge Journal

Faculty nominated and faculty-student advised, the Vergejournal collects the best of both academic, research-based writing and more creative nonfiction work. The journal’s interdisciplinary approach is intended to emphasize the links between different disciplines, as well as the links between the curiosities, inquiries, and achievements of individuals who might not otherwise know about each other’s work. Sample of peace studies student publications in :

Torn to pieces: the Baltimore Sun and the case of George Scott

 

Community-Based Learning

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Community-based learning, or service learning, is a way for students to actively connect their academic work with direct experience in the community. By combining hands-on work in the community with the academic framework provided by course work across the curriculum, students gain a rich experience of social issues. Students learn about the workings of community, encounter differences related to race, class and privilege, gain a deeper understanding about social justice, and are able to do work that is beneficial to others. They also gain a greater understanding of themselves. The Community-Based Learning Office emphasizes academic rigor, reflection, and developing ongoing community partnerships. Community-based learning can be part of any discipline and any academic division: humanities, social sciences, sciences and the arts.

At Ë®¹ûÅÉAV½â˵, community-based learning is part of a growing number of academic courses, many of which are listed here. Many but not all of our programs are connected to central Baltimore, the historic home of Ë®¹ûÅÉAV½â˵ College, and new partnerships are being created locally in Baltimore County.

Community-Based Learning Courses

CBL 115: GATEWAY TO SERVICE (2)
This course will introduce students to the philosophy, theory, and best practices of academically based community service work. Working with faculty and concepts from a wide range of academic disciplines, students will gain knowledge about community action and community service, while developing firsthand practical skills and applications for effective work in Baltimore City. Topics and skills to be learned include community building, effective mentoring, developing community partnerships, perspectives on learning development, and others. One hour lecture and two hours community service required per week. Instructor: Michael Curry

 

Peace House

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The Peace House allows student activists and peace thinkers an opportunity to live in and to cultivate an environment of self-awareness and mutual support for the promotion of social justice. Each semester, members of the Peace House dedicate the term to an issue or project to promote and engage in social justice and activism.

Peace House members function as an affinity group, making most decisions through consensus. They agree to meet at least once a week, for a minimum of 90 minutes, in addition to informal weekly participation. Peace House members commit to living in an intentional community that demands a dedication to group work and conflict resolution.

Peace House is currently not offered by the Office of Residential Life, though interested students may revive this community. For more information, please contact the Office of Residential Life.

Internships

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Internships help students explore possibilities, apply classroom learning, and gain experience. Explore internships and credit options.

Student Employment

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Student employment connects students to both on and off-campus opportunities. The Career Education Office provides resources and support to students with or without Federal Work Study to find jobs, submit applications, and learn more about the job search process. Students have access to Handshake — a website for job postings, events, resumes/cover letters, and career management.

Major & Career Exploration

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Exploring career options, choosing a major, and making career decisions is a multi-step process in which all students are encouraged to engage early and often. Ë®¹ûÅÉAV½â˵ students have a variety of resources available through the Majors and Career page to assist them in this process.

Job Search

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A Ë®¹ûÅÉAV½â˵ education prepares students for today’s job market and beyond. Students can explore job opportunities and access job search resources through the CEO Job Search page.

Graduate & Professional School

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Students access resources for searching and applying to graduate and professional school through the CEO Graduate and Professional School page, through faculty and staff members, or utilizing their own resources, network and tools.

Academic Partnerships

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Ë®¹ûÅÉAV½â˵has partnered with other institutions to provide students with expanded academic and post-graduate opportunities. Partnerships include dual-degree programs and accelerated graduate pathways with the following colleges: Columbia University, Johns Hopkins University, Loyola, Middlebury, Notre Dame of Maryland University, University of Maryland Baltimore.