The undergraduate human rights program was set up in 2004. It’s designed for students from diverse disciplines and backgrounds. The students must complete 24 credits hours before they are awarded a certification. They are encouraged to take part in internships working with human tights NGOs. The program is interdisciplinary, emphasizing the integration of theories and practices.
The Master program in human rights was set up in 2008, aiming at the further promotion of human rights education and practical training for government officials and NGO employees. It’s the first and only master program in Taiwan focusing on this specific area. The basic idea of this program is similar to that of the undergraduate human rights program, also emphasizing the integration of theories and practices, incorporating both civil and political rights on the one hand and economic and social rights on the other. Well-known courses include human rights philosophy, the right to health and the protection of environment, etc. It requires students to complete 24 credit hours of courses, including 3 credit hours in internship and the submission of master thesis.
The Master program in human rights was set up in 2008, aiming at the further promotion of human rights education and practical training for government officials and NGO employees. It’s the first and only master program in Taiwan focusing on this specific area. The basic idea of this program is similar to that of the undergraduate human rights program, also emphasizing the integration of theories and practices, incorporating both civil and political rights on the one hand and economic and social rights on the other. Well-known courses include human rights philosophy, the right to health and the protection of environment, etc. It requires students to complete 24 credit hours of courses, including 3 credit hours in internship and the submission of master thesis.