PROGRAM
OVERVIEW
The Master of Arts in Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies degree is a 39-credit program designed for those who seek a systematic education in Peace Studies for professional, academic, or personal purposes.
Students of the MA program will acquire knowledge of The situation of social, political, economic, and environmental conflicts is increasing day by day. There are also conflicts and complexity of problems related to ethnicity, religion, tradition and culture. Thus, the program aims to build a peace engineer that society is in need of in order to initiate ideas and bring peaceful solutions to conflict resolution, fostering a peaceful society leading to a civilized society change, and producing a role model of a virtuous and ethical peacemaker. The program is a light to strengthen society to achieve peace according to Buddhist peaceful means.
Readiness to publish curriculum quality and standard.
The curriculum is prepared for publication, meeting the quality and standards outlined in the National Higher Education Qualifications Framework 2009, for the academic year 2024.
CAREER PATH
after graduation
Teacher who teaches courses on mindfulness and peace studies and relationships. in both public and private higher education institutions
1
6
Human Resource Management
Developer corporate communications
Leader in developing mindfulness for communities, society, and organizations
2
7
Negotiator, mediator,
compromise
Peace leaders in communities, societies,
and organizations
3
8
Independent academics
and lecturers
Propagators of Buddhism Social volunteerism
and monastic affairs
4
9
Expert in mindfulness development/
Vipassana teacher
Conflict Management Consultant Government organizations State Enterprises and Civil Society
5
VISION
A college enriched with the beauty of multicultural
International Buddhist Studies College of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University produces intelligent graduates within a collaborative network of Buddhist educational Institutes around the world, with the aim of awakening society and integrating Buddhist studies with modern sciences to develop Buddhist research, innovation and academic services based on projects to foster and maintain the arts and culture of a multicultural society.
MISSION
The program is aimed to build a peace engineer that society is in need of in order to initiate ideas and bring peaceful solutions to conflict resolution, fostering a peaceful society leading to a civilized society change, and producing a role model of a virtuous and ethical peacemaker. The program is a light to strengthen society to achieve peace according to Buddhist peaceful means.
The Master of Arts program is a two-year course with 27 credits of course work conducted during 3 semesters and thesis 12 credits. As a requirement for graduation, a student is to conduct personal research work under the guidance of a supervisor to in order to complete his or her thesis.
1. Required Subjects
1.1 Required Subjects (Credit subjects) :9 Credits
CURRICULUM
1.2 Required Subjects (Non-Credit subjects)
603 204 Research and Designed Process of Innovation for Mindfulness and Peace
2. Major Subjects (12 Credits)
603 105 Mindfulness and Psychology of Perception and Cognition
603 206 Buddhist Peaceful Means
603 207 Process of Innovative Mindfulness Building for Strengthening Peace Society
603 308 Mindfulness for Emotional Intelligence Development
3. Elective Subjects : 2 Subjects (6 Credits)
603 209 Mindfulness Therapy
603 210 Social Justice
603 211 Buddhist Peace and Environmental Issues
603 212 Innovative Mindfulness for well-being
603 213 Mediation and Negotiation
4. Thesis (12 Credits)
603 100 Thesis
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
The comprehensive examination consists of both written and oral parts and covers the major area pursued by the student. The student passes the comprehensive examination if a majority of the official examining committee (including the chair) approves the student’s performance.
The candidate must complete a thesis showing the planning, conduct, and results of original research and scholarly creativity. The purpose of the thesis is to encourage and ensure the development of broad intellectual capabilities as well as to demonstrate an intensive focus on a problem or research area.
THESIS
Three semesters must be spent in resident study at IBSC. Residence is not merely a period measured in hour. During this period the aspirant must be involved full time in academic pursuits, which may include up to half-time on campus teaching or research, or under certain circumstances, a greater percentage of research if it is directed specifically toward the student’s degree objectives.
RESIDENT STUDY
* International applicants should check the IBSC website for additional admission requirements.
Please note: Meeting minimum admission standards does not guarantee admission to the program.
Tuition Fee
Tuition Fee for MA in Innovative Mindfulness
and Peace Studies:
Approximately 118,200 THB for the whole program.
The application for admission to the International Center for Buddhist Studies College of Mahachulalongkornraja vidyalaya University for the master study has the following requirements:
1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least a 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
2. A complete graduate application: apply online at the Office of IBSC Student service.
3. An official transcript (not student’s copy) of all previous undergraduate and graduate credit sent from the institution directly to the Office of IBSC Student service (printed transcripts or official electronic versions are both acceptable).
4. English requirement please check from the list here.
5. A statement of career goals describing an area of interest in curriculum and instruction and how this degree will help meet professional aspirations.
6. Letters of recommendation from one people who can comment on the applicant's ability to complete a master program of study.
7. A writing sample: Thesis Proposal, an article, paper, or other composition originally written by the applicant. An appropriate length is eight to ten pages.
8. CV or a vitae or resume.
APPLICATION
REQUIREMENTS
Application Fee
Application Fee 500 THB
Phramaha Bounlerd Silatecho (Chanthalar)
Tel : 099-167-4474
Email : ma.ps.ibsc@mcu.ac.th
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