MAITRIPA COLLEGE PROGRAM CURRICULUM: MASTER OF ARTS IN BUDDHIST STUDIES DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
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ACADEMIC PROGRAM LINKS

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

APPLICATION DEADLINES &
DATES FOR FALL 2012 DEGREE ENTRY

February 1: Early admissions application deadline for Fall 2012 degree entry
March 1: Notification of early admissions acceptance/denial for Fall 2012 degree entry
May 2: Application deadline for Fall 2012 degree entry
May 15: Notification of admissions acceptance/denial for Fall 2012 degree entry
June 5: Deadline to accept offer of degree entry

ACADEMIC YEAR CALENDAR

Spring 2012
January 30: Spring 2012 semester begins
February 13: Last day to add/drop classes for Spring 2012 semester
March 19-April 1: Spring break
May 21: Registration opens for Fall 2012 semester
June 2: Spring semester ends

Fall 2012
August 27: Fall 2012 semester begins
September 10: Last day to add/drop classes for Fall 2012 semester
November 19-25: Thanksgiving Week
December 3: Registration opens for Spring 2013 semester
December 16: Fall 2012 semester ends

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Maitripa College is a nonprofit corporation authorized by the State of Oregon to offer and confer the academic degrees described herein, following a determination that state academic standards will be satisfied under OAR 583-030. Inquiries concerning the standards or school compliance may be directed to the Office of Degree Authorization, 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100, Eugene, Oregon, 97401.

CRN
COURSE
CREDITS
OFFERED

PHL301 Introduction to Buddhist Thought
2
Fall
MDT301 Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
2
Fall
TIB101 Introduction to Classical Tibetan Language
3
Fall
HIS301 History of Buddhism: India and Tibet
2
Fall
CS001 Community Service Practicuum
1
Fall

PHL302 Foundations of Buddhist Thought:
The Medium and Great Scope

2
Spring
MDT302 Techniques of Buddhist Meditation:
The Medium & Great Scope

2
Spring
Elective
2
Spring
TIB102 Tibetan II
3
Spring
CS002 Community Service Practicuum
1
Spring

PHL303 Madhyamaka Philosophy: Where Is the Middle Way?
2
Fall
MDT303 Techniques of Meditation: Madhyamaka
2
Fall
Tibetan or Elective or Combination of Electives
2
Fall
Tibetan or Elective or Combination of Electives
3
Fall
CS003 Community Service Practicuum
1
Fall

PHL304 Madhyamaka Philosophy: A Dose of Emptiness
2
Spring
PHL450 Theories & Methods of Buddhist Studies
2
Spring
MDT304 Madhyamaka Meditation: Preparation for Vajrayana
2
Spring
Elective or Combination of Electives
2
Spring
Tibetan or Elective or Combination of Electives
3
Spring
CS004 Community Service Practicuum
1
Spring

PHL500 Masters Thesis/Comprehensive Exam
4

TOTAL
44

LOCATION | CONTACTS | VISIT

Maitripa College | 1119 SE Market Street | Portland, Oregon USA 97214 | phone: 503-235-2477 | email: info@maitripa.org | fax: 503-231-6408