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UC Graduate
Studies Catalog 2019-2023 Section XVII Social Science
Programs |
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The courses offered
by the College of Social Sciences aim to
train students to think independently, critically, systematically and
creatively. By encouraging them to develop an analytical approach, the
different courses to provide students with the opportunity to analyze and
assess human behavior in its socio-cultural contexts
relevant to history, space and time. In this way, they will better appreciate
the diversity of the world and the complexity of the human condition; and have
a better understanding of human existence focused on respect, tolerance, and
morality. In addition, we hope to inspire students by engaging them in
empirical and qualitative research as a tool for explaining social phenomena.
In this way, their research findings will be of benefit for policy 'development
purposes in the renaissance of Cambodia. Related to this is the aim of
developing the students' ability to analyze critically the foundations upon
which cultural dimensions are built, and to communicate their ideas
effectively.
Based on this, we
offer the following graduate degree programs:
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Development Studies (MA)
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Peace Studies (MA, PhD)
This program focuses on an interdisciplinary approach in international development
as applied to developing countries and emerging economies, with a special focus
on the Asia-Pacific region. The interdisciplinary approach to our program
includes insights from economics, sociology, political science and the
environment. Thus, the syllabus provides students with the opportunity to study
issues in depth, taking into account a variety of perspectives. Particularly
for those who decide to do a Research Thesis, our aim is to train development
professionals for careers in developing countries through experience with local
and international organizations in Cambodia.
i. Master's Degree
(a) The following program structure applies for existing Master's students, based on a previous MoEYS directive (see Section VIII.3).
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Common Courses (12 credits) |
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FDN501: Research Methodology |
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FDN502: Statistics for Research |
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FDN503: Research Paper Writing |
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FDN504: Ethical Leadership |
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Major Courses (18 credits) |
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DEV605:
Development in the Third World |
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DEV607:
Sustainable Development |
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DEV612:
International Development and Policy |
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INT607:
International Relations |
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INT608:
International Relation and Globalization |
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POL607:
Politics in Developing Areas |
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Elective Courses (12 credits) |
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BUS615: Organizational Behavior |
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DEV611 (= LAW516): Global Environmental Governance |
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INT608: International Relations and Globalizations |
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POL620: Politics and Culture in Southeast Asia |
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Option I: Thesis (at least 12 credits) |
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RPT601-RPT604 Master's Thesis |
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Option II: Comprehensive Exam (12 credits) |
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DEV606: Gender, Globalization, and Development |
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DEV609: Urban and Rural Development |
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SOC507: Sociology of Poverty |
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CAP601: Capstone (Seminars, etc.) |
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(b) For new Master's students enrolling in
Academic Year 2018-2019, the latest revision by MoEYS
means that there are three options available (see Section VIII.7). The following
outlines what is required to be satisfactorily completed for the first two of
these (all courses are 3 credits each, unless otherwise indicated).
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Research
Methodology |
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FDN501: Research Methodology |
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FDN502: Statistics for Research |
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FDN503: Research Paper Writing |
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Major Core
Courses |
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DEV605: Development in the Third World |
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DEV607: Sustainable Development |
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FDN504: Ethical Leadership |
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POL607: Politics in Developing Areas |
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Major
Courses |
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DEV611 (= LAW516): Global Environmental
Governance |
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DEV612: International Development and
Policy |
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INT608: International Relation and
Globalization |
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SOC505: Contemporary Social Change in
Cambodia |
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Major
Elective Courses |
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BUS615: Organization Behavior |
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INT607: International Relations |
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INT608: International Relations and
Globalization |
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Option 1 Comprehensive/State
Exam |
Option 2 Research
Project Report |
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DEV606:
Gender, Globalization, and Development |
RPR601: Research Proposal |
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DEV609:
Urban and Rural Development |
RPR602: Paper Presentation |
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DEV611 (= LAW516): Global Environmental
Governance |
RPR603: Master's
Project Report (6 credits) |
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SOC507: Sociology of Poverty |
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For the third option,
the Master's Thesis, candidates are required to do both of the above suites of
Research Methodology and Major courses. Thereafter,
they must earn the remaining 33 credits through successfully completing the
following:
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THE601: Research
Proposal (3 credits) |
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THE602: Publication of a Paper (6 credits) |
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THE603: Paper Presentation (3 credits) |
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THE604: Individual Seminar/Workshop (3 credits) |
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THE605: Thesis (18 credits) |
This interdisciplinary program - drawing not just on politics and international relations but also sociology and history, as well as developmental and environmental studies-aims to give insights into how efforts can be made to avoid the horrible consequences of conflict and violence; and instead promote the causes of freedom and justice through mutual cooperation.
(a) The following program structure applies for existing Master's students, based on a previous MoEYS directive (see Section VIII.3).
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Common Courses (12 credits) |
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FDN501: Research Methodology |
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FDN502: Statistics for Research |
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FDN503: Research Paper Writing |
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FDN504: Ethical Leadership |
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Major Courses (18 credits) |
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ASN501: An
Introduction to ASEAN |
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DEV611 (= LAW516):
Global Environment Governance |
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INT605:
International Institutions and World Order |
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INT629:
International Relations Theories |
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POL607:
Politics in Developing Areas |
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SOC509:
Sociology of Community Development |
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Elective Courses (12 credits) |
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HIS614: History of Modern Cambodia |
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LAW714: International Law and the State |
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POL620: Politics and Culture in Southeast Asia |
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PST614: Peace and Justice |
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Option I: Thesis (at least 12 credits) |
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RPT601-RPT604 Master's Thesis |
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Option II: Comprehensive Exam (12 credits) |
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PST605: Peace Education |
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PST615: Nonviolent Political Alternatives |
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PST617: International Conflict Resolution |
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CAP601: Capstone (Seminars, etc.) |
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(b) For new Master's students enrolling in
Academic Year 2018-2019, the latest revision by MoEYS
means that there are three options available (see Section VIII.7). The following
outlines what is required to be satisfactorily completed for the first two of
these (all courses are 3 credits each, unless otherwise indicated).
|
Research
Methodology |
|
|
FDN501: Research Methodology |
|
|
FDN502: Statistics for Research |
|
|
FDN503: Research Paper Writing |
|
|
Major Core
Courses |
|
|
DEV605: Development in the Third World |
|
|
DEV607: Sustainable Development |
|
|
FDN504: Ethical Leadership |
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POL607: Politics in Developing Areas |
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Major
Courses |
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DEV611 (= LAW516): Global Environmental
Governance |
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INT605: International Institutions and
World Order |
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INT629: International Relation Theories |
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SOC509: Sociology of Community Development |
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Major
Elective Courses |
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HIS614: History of Modern Cambodia |
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LAW714: International Law and the State |
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POL620: Politics and Culture in Southeast
Asia |
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Option 1 Comprehensive/State
Exam |
Option 2 Research
Project Report |
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PST605: Peace Education |
RPR601: Research Proposal |
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PST614: Peace and Justice |
RPR602: Paper Presentation |
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PST615: Nonviolent Political Alternative |
RPR603: Master's Project Report (6 credits) |
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PST617: International Conflict and
Resolution |
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For the third
option, the Master's Thesis, candidates are required to do both of the above suites
of Research Methodology and Major courses. Thereafter,
they must earn the remaining 33 credits through successfully completing the
following:
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THE601: Research
Proposal (3 credits) |
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THE602: Publication of a Paper (6 credits) |
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THE603: Paper Presentation (3 credits) |
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THE604: Individual Seminar/Workshop (3 credits) |
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THE605: Thesis (18 credits) |
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Doctorate Courses (9 credits) |
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FDN701: Research Methodology |
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FDN702: Statistics for Research |
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FDN703: Research Paper Writing |
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Supplementary Courses (9 credits) |
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FDN704: Ethical Leadership |
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LAW714: International Law and the State |
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PST714: Peace and Justice |
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Oriented Courses (9 credits) |
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PST705: Peace Education |
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PST715: Nonviolent Political Alternatives |
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PST717: International Conflict Resolution |
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Dissertation (33 credits) |
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DIS801: Oral Defense of Research Proposal (3 credits); |
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DIS802: Publication of Research Papers (6 credits) |
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DIS803: Participation in an Academic Meeting (3 credits) |
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DIS804: Individual Seminar (3 credits) |
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DIS805: Dissertation (18 credits) |
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This program is
designed to provide students with an understanding of politics, its processes,
theories, and institutions. It is also designed to give students a basic
knowledge for various careers in Political Science such as becoming certified
as teachers and/or gaining employment with the government or private sector.
(a) The following program structure applies for existing Master's students, based on a previous MoEYS directive (see Section VIII.3).
|
Common Courses (12 credits) |
|
|
FDN501: Research Methodology |
|
|
FDN502: Statistics for Research |
|
|
FDN503: Research Paper Writing |
|
|
FDN504: Ethical Leadership |
|
|
Major Courses (18 credits) |
|
|
DEV605:
Development in the Third World |
|
|
DEV607:
Sustainable Development |
|
|
DEV612:
International Development and Policy |
|
|
INT607: International
Relations |
|
|
INT608:
International Relations and Globalization |
|
|
POL607:
Politics in Developing Areas |
|
|
Elective Courses (12 credits) |
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BUS615: Organizational Behavior |
|
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POL605: Contemporary Political Thought |
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POL620: Politics and Culture in Southeast Asia |
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|
PST615: Nonviolent Political Alternatives |
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Option I: Thesis (at least 12 credits) |
|
|
RPT601-RPT604 Master's Thesis |
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Option II: Comprehensive Exam (12 credits) |
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POL616: Gender in Politics |
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POL713: Cambodian Elections, Political Parties and Civil Organization |
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PUB605: Politics and Public Policy |
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CAP601: Capstone (Seminars, etc.) |
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|
|
|
|
(b) For new Master's students enrolling in Academic
Year 2018-2019, the latest revision by MoEYS means
that there are three options available (see Section VIII.7). The following outlines
what is required to be satisfactorily completed for the first two of these (all
courses are 3 credits each, unless otherwise indicated).
|
Research
Methodology |
|
|
FDN501: Research Methodology |
|
|
FDN502: Statistics for Research |
|
|
FDN503: Research Paper Writing |
|
|
Major Core
Courses |
|
|
DEV605: Development in the Third World |
|
|
DEV607: Sustainable Development |
|
|
FDN504: Ethical Leadership |
|
|
POL607: Politics in Developing Areas |
|
|
Major
Courses |
|
|
DEV611 (= LAW516): Global Environmental Governance |
|
|
DEV612: International Development and
Policy |
|
|
INT608: International Relations and
Globalization |
|
|
PUB605: Politics and Public Policy |
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|
Major
Elective Courses |
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|
BUS615: Organizational Behavior |
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|
INT607: International Relations |
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|
PST615: Nonviolent Political Alternatives |
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Option 1 Comprehensive/State
Exam |
Option 2 Research
Project Report |
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POL616: Gender in Politics |
RPR601: Research Proposal |
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POL620: Politics and Culture in Southeast
Asia |
RPR602: Paper Presentation |
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POL713: Cambodia Elections, Political
Parties and Civil Organization |
RPR603: Master's Project Report (6 credits) |
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SEM601: Contemporary Political Thought |
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For the third option,
the Master's Thesis, candidates are required to do both of the above suites of
Research Methodology and Major courses. Thereafter,
they must earn the remaining 33 credits through successfully completing the
following:
|
THE601: Research
Proposal (3 credits) |
|
THE602: Publication of a Paper (6 credits) |
|
THE603: Paper Presentation (3 credits) |
|
THE604: Individual Seminar/Workshop (3 credits) |
|
THE605: Thesis (18 credits) |
|
Doctorate Courses (9 credits) |
|
FDN701: Research Methodology |
|
FDN702: Statistics for Research |
|
FDN703: Research Paper Writing |
|
Supplementary Courses (9 credits) |
|
FDN704: Ethical Leadership |
|
DEV605: Development in the Third World |
|
INT607: International Relations |
|
POL620: Politics and Culture in Southeast Asia |
|
Oriented Courses (9
credits) |
|
POL605: Contemporary Political Thought |
|
POL713: Cambodian Elections, Political Parties and Civil Organization |
|
PUB605: Politics and Public Policy |
|
|
Dissertation (33
credits) |
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DIS801: Oral Defense of Research Proposal (3 credits); |
|
DIS802: Publication of Research Papers (6 credits) |
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DIS803: Participation in an Academic Meeting (3 credits) |
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DIS804: Individual Seminar (3 credits) |
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DIS805: Dissertation (18 credits) |
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i. Prospective Master's Students
Applicants wanting to do a Master's in Social Science but who do not have a good Bachelor's degree in a related field from a reputable university must first obtain a Graduate Certificate in Social Science by passing up to three bridging modules (CSS501-3: see table below).
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Bridging Module |
Components
of Relevant Undergraduate Courses
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CSS501 |
DEV101
(Colonialism and After), DEV102 (Understanding Development), DEV202 (Social
Development), DEV301 (Globalization and Economic Development) and ECN201
(Principles of Economics) |
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CSS502 |
LAW101
(Introduction to Law), LAW102 (Constitutional Law), INT203 (International
Institutions and Global Governance) and INT204 (International Law) |
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CSS503 |
POL101
(Introduction to Politics), POL207 (Comparative Politics of Developing
Countries), POL303 (Political Leadership), PST102 (Human Rights and
Global Justice) and SOC101 (Introduction to Sociology) |
ii. Prospective Doctoral Students
Applicants wanting
to do a Doctoral Degree in Social Sciences but who do not have a good Master's
degree in a relevant field from a reputable university must first obtain a
Pre-Doctoral Certificate in Social Sciences by passing up to three bridging
modules (CSS601-3: see table below).
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Bridging Module |
Components
of Relevant Master's Courses
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CSS601 |
DEV607
(Sustainable Development) , DEV611 (= LAW516) (Global Environment Government)
and INT605 (International Institution and World Order) |
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CSS602 |
INT629 (International Relation Theories), PST614 (Peace and Justice) and HIS614 (History of Modern Cambodia) |
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CSS603 |
POL607
(Politics in Developing Areas), POL616 (Gender in Politics) and ASN501 (An
Introduction to ASEAN) |