The Minor in International Development, administered by the College of Social Science, is an enhanced integrative learning program of study designed to assist students in understanding the social context of international development. Students will acquire a basic understanding of how social scientists approach international development and how to integrate different approaches to the interrelationships of topics around international development.
The minor is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs in the College of Social Science or James Madison College. With the approval of the department and college that administer the student’s degree program, the courses that are used to satisfy the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor’s degree.
Students who plan to complete the requirements of the minor should consult an undergraduate advisor in the College of Social Science.
Requirements for the Minor in International Development
Complete a minimum of 15 credits from the following:
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The following course (3 credits): |
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ANP |
201 |
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology |
3 |
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One of the following courses (3 credits): |
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EC |
310 |
Economics of Developing Countries |
3 |
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EC |
410 |
Issues in the Economics of Developing Countries (W) |
3 |
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GEO |
204 |
World Regional Geography |
3 |
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HST |
390 |
History of International Relations |
3 |
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PLS |
342 |
Comparative Political Economy |
3 |
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PLS |
344 |
Politics of Developing Areas |
3 |
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SOC |
362 |
Developing Societies |
3 |
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Two of the following courses (6 credits): |
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CSS |
101 |
Introduction to Crop Science |
3 |
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CSS |
120 |
Issues in Food and Agriculture |
3 |
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CSS |
431 |
International Agriculture Systems |
3 |
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CSUS |
215 |
International Development and Sustainability |
3 |
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EEM |
260 |
World Food, Population and Poverty |
3 |
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GSAH |
220 |
Global Interactions and Identities |
3 |
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MC |
430 |
Applied International Development |
3 |
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PHL |
358 |
Philosophy, Gender, and Global Development |
3 |
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PHL |
452 |
Ethics and Development |
3 |
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WS |
403 |
Women and Change in Developing Countries |
3 |
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The following capstone course (3 credits): |
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ANP |
325 |
Anthropology of the Environment and Development |
3 |