International Development, Minor
The International Development minor is designed for students seeking to enrich their primary field of study with a robust interdisciplinary examination of the multifaceted social challenges associated with international development. This minor encourages an exploration of critical development issues through diverse academic lenses, allowing students to contextualize their major within the broader framework of global change and development.
Through a carefully curated selection of approved courses, students will delve into the complexities of development in impoverished nations and underprivileged regions of wealthier countries. The minor emphasizes the interconnectedness of various social, economic, and political factors that influence development processes, enabling students to critically analyze both internal dynamics and external pressures, and allowing them to engage inside and outside the classroom.
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| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Requirements 1 | ||
| PSCI Requirement | ||
| Required Courses | 3 | |
| Political Economy of Development | ||
| Global Development: Intermediate Topics in Politics, Policy, and Data | ||
| Applied Data Science | ||
or GAFL 5320 | International Development Policy Research Shop | |
| Other (or PSCI) Requirement | ||
| Select 3 course units of Other or PSCI courses | 3 | |
| Applied Impact and Performance Evaluation for International Development | ||
| Economics of Education in Lower Middle Income Countries | ||
| Sustainable Development and Culture in Latin America | ||
| Migration and Borders | ||
| Global Cities: Urbanization in the Global South | ||
| Globalization And Its Historical Significance | ||
| The Modern World and Its Cultural Background | ||
| Games, Globalization, and Social Justice | ||
| Media and Migration in the 21st Century | ||
| Understanding the Political Economy of Media | ||
| Media, Public Opinion, and Globalization | ||
| Before Netflix: The Past and Present of Latin American Television | ||
| Comparative Politics of Developing Areas | ||
| Information Communication Technologies for Development | ||
| Society and Politics in India | ||
| Health & Human Rights | ||
| Foundations of Global Health | ||
| Parallel Plagues: Infectious Diseases and their Control in Peru and The United States | ||
| Science & Politics of Food | ||
| Intimate Partner Violence | ||
| Global Health Policy & Delivery | ||
| Migration, Displacement, and Education | ||
| International Early Childhood Policies and Programs | ||
| Qualitative Research: Concepts, Methods and Design | ||
| Education and International Development | ||
| International Educational Development in Practice: Tools, Techniques and Ethics | ||
| Qualitative Methods | ||
| Oil to Diamonds: The Political Economy of Natural Resources in Africa | ||
| Homelessness & Urban Inequality | ||
| Social Inequality and Health - First Year Seminar | ||
| Health of Populations | ||
| Globalization And Its Historical Significance | ||
| Demography of Race | ||
| Introduction to Demography | ||
| Population and Society | ||
| Global Urban Education | ||
| Economic Development, Education, and Inequality in East Asia | ||
| International Social Policy & Practice: Perspectives from the Global South | ||
| Behavioral Economics and Social Policy Design | ||
| Global Abolition, Decolonization, & Social Policy | ||
| Global Health Justice and Governance | ||
| Program Evaluation | ||
| Qualitative Research in Social Work | ||
| Global Human Rights & US Immigration: Implications for Policy & Practice | ||
| Social Impact and International Development | ||
| NGOs and International Development | ||
| Building Inclusive, Poverty-Informed Communities | ||
| Climate Change and Economic Inequality | ||
| Global Urban Education | ||
| Introduction to Housing, Community and Economic Development | ||
| Climate Change: Plng for Mitigation and Adaptation | ||
| Metropolitan Food System | ||
| Planning for Land Conservation | ||
| Introduction to Land Use Planning | ||
| Sustainability and Environmental Planning | ||
| Migration and Development | ||
| International Economics | ||
| Development Economics | ||
| Political Economy | ||
| Labor Economics | ||
| Law and Economics | ||
| ESG and Impact Investing | ||
| Total Course Units | 6 | |
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Minimum 3 course units in PSCI and no more than 3 course units in non-PSCI subjects (see pre-approved list)
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.