Microcredential & Macrocredential in Value-Creating Education for Global Citizenship

The Microcredential and Macrocredential in Value-Creating Education for Global Citizenship are certificate programs designed for those interested in studying value-creating education but who do not desire a full degree. The Micro- and Macrocredentials can be completed in a shorter time period and at a fraction of the cost of the full master’s degree. The format is online (asynchronous) and the tuition is only $1,200 per course.

Please note that courses taken at the $1,200 cost cannot be used toward the MEd degree.

Microcredential

The Microcredential comprises just FOUR courses that highlight key concepts and themes covered in the program in Value-Creating Education for Global Citizenship:

• VCE 511 Tsunesaburo Makiguchi’s Educational Philosophy and Practice (2)
• VCE 520 Josei Toda’s Educational Philosophy and Practice
• VCE 531 Daisaku Ikeda’s Educational Philosophy and Practice (1): Major Education Writings
• VCE 570 Ikeda/Soka Studies in Education

May be completed full- or part-time

Summer Quarter (5 weeks)

VCE 531 Daisaku Ikeda’s Educational Philosophy and Practice (1): Major Education Writings
Summer Session II

Fall Quarter (10 weeks)

Winter Quarter (10 weeks)

Spring Quarter (10 weeks)

Course DescriptionsAcademic Calendar

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• Registration How-To
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Macrocredential

The Macrocredential builds on the Microcredential, comprising THREE additional courses that provide more detailed treatment of key concepts and themes covered in the program in Value-Creating Education for Global Citizenship:

• VCE 511 Tsunesaburo Makiguchi’s Educational Philosophy and Practice (2)
• VCE 520 Josei Toda’s Educational Philosophy and Practice
• VCE 531 Daisaku Ikeda’s Educational Philosophy and Practice (1): Major Education Writings
• VCE 570 Ikeda/Soka Studies in Education
• VCE 510 Tsunesaburo Makiguchi’s Educational Philosophy and Practice (1)
• VCE 532 Daisaku Ikeda’s Educational Philosophy and Practice (2): Dialogues
• VCE 550 Education for Global Citizenship

May be completed full- or part-time

Summer Quarter (5 weeks)

VCE 532 Daisaku Ikeda’s Educational Philosophy and Practice (2): Dialogues
Summer Session I & II

VCE 550 Education for Global Citizenship
Summer Session I

VCE 531 Daisaku Ikeda’s Educational Philosophy and Practice (1): Major Education Writings
Summer Session II

Fall Quarter (10 weeks)

Winter Quarter (10 weeks)

Spring Quarter (10 weeks)

Course DescriptionsAcademic Calendar

Register Now

• Registration How-To
• Create an Account
• Register for Courses

FAQ

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