MACE Course-based Route

The course-based program option (fall 2023 start) is open to both full-time and part-time students, and requires a minimum of one year for completion.

It consists of four core courses (12 credits), three electives or equivalent (9 credits), and a community-engaged capstone project (6 credits) (27 credits total).

Core courses

• MACE 501- The Practice of Community-Engaged Scholarship
• MACE 502 - Theoretical Foundations of the Scholarship of Engagement
• MACE 503 - Methods of Community-Based Research
• MACE 552 - Evaluation in a community context
• MACE 599: Capstone Project

Electives

Some potential electives are listed below. For additional graduate-level courses consult the university calendar, but discuss course selection with your advisor/supervisor prior to enrollment to be sure it aligns with your program.

• MACE 551 - Engagement and Public Policy
• MACE 597 - Special Topics
  This course will address current issues in community engagement. A variety of topic areas may be offered:
  Indigenous Arts-Based Research and Practice
  Engaging Communities in Social Entrepreneurship
  MACE 598 - Independent or Directed Study
  In collaboration with a faculty member, the student will propose a course of study to be undertaken.