Online Graduate Certificate for Foundations of Peace Education
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
In a world marked by growing social and political challenges, peace education has never been more crucial to human progress. UToledo’s Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Peace Education is designed for education professionals working in a variety of environments such as public schools, community colleges, universities, and non-government organizations.
BENEFITS OF UToledo
The University of Toledo is a 4 year, public, regionally accredited university that has been serving students since 1872. As a student, you will enjoy: direct contact with your advisors and interactive faculty to help you achieve your goals. UToledo also has many resources that a large institution offers such as; eTutoring, IT Help Desk, and eLibrary.
DEFINING PEACE EDUCATION
Peace education is a learning process designed to develop the capacity of global citizens to critically understand and transform all forms of violence and the patterns of thought that justify and support them in order to contribute to the creation of a more just and peaceful world. The Foundations of Peace Education explore the philosophical, sociological, and psychological basis of this learning process.
PROGRAM DETAILS
The certificate develops the concepts, skills, and values necessary to help tomorrow’s educators infuse peace education throughout their curriculum. The program caters to an interdisciplinary and international audience and effectively integrates philosophy, policy, and practice.
PROGRAM RESOURCES
The Online Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Peace Education program is affiliated with following institutions and resources:
- Betty A. Reardon Papers, Archive for the Nobel Peace Prize Nominee and Founder of the Field of Peace Education
- The Center for Nonviolence & Democratic Education
- In Factis Pax, Journal for Peace Education and Social Justice
- UToledo Peace Education Initiative
- Global Campaign for Peace Education
- International Institute on Peace Education
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Dale Snauwaert (for specific questions about the Philosophy Focus)
Department of Educational Foundations and Leadership
Judith Herb College of Education
- Phone: 419.530.2478
- Email: dale.snauwaert@utoledo.edu
Dr. Florian Feucht (for specific questions about the Educational Psychology Focus)
Department of Educational Foundations and Leadership
Judith Herb College of Education
- Phone: 419.530.2553
- Email: florian.feucht@utoledo.edu
UToledo Online Admissions (for general questions)
- Phone: 855.327.5695
- Email: onlineadmissions@utoledo.edu
CAREER OUTLOOK
Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Peace Education online typically pursue advanced degrees in peace studies, education, politics, international relations, non-profit management, or social work.