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International Development (Minor)

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Kennedy Center for International StudiesUndergrad MinorMIN

Minimum Credit Hours

18

Maximum Credit Hours

18

Title

Interdisciplinary Understanding of Development

Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the historical, theoretical, and practical foundations of international development, including diverse approaches, actors, and the interconnectedness of global challenges such as poverty, health, environment, and education.

Title

Gospel-Centered Development Values

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate an understanding of how gospel principles such as compassion, self-reliance, stewardship, and the divine potential of all people can inform and enhance ethical, humble, and sustainable approaches to international development.

Title

Cross-Cultural Competence and Engagement

Learning Outcome

Students will gain skills in communication, collaboration, and problem-solving from cross-cultural and international perspectives, preparing them to act as agents for positive social change across a range of global contexts. Students will engage respectfully and reflectively with diverse communities, valuing local knowledge and perspectives while recognizing one's own cultural assumptions.

Title

Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills

Learning Outcome

Students will develop the ability to critically evaluate development theories and interventions, analyze complex global issues, and think independently and ethically about development in an interconnected world.

Title

Applied Learning and Career Readiness

Learning Outcome

Through interdisciplinary coursework, internships, and research opportunities, students will apply development knowledge in real-world settings, preparing for diverse careers or further study in international development and related fields.

Program Requirements

Courses do not double count between different requirement sections of this minor.

Requirement 1 — Complete 1 Course

course - Intro Devel Stu 3.0

Requirement 2 — Complete 6 hours

Option 2.1 — Complete at least 3 hours up to 6 hours

course - Ed, Poverty & Community Dev 3.0

course - International Health 3.0

course - Social Impact 3.0

course - Intl Agricultural Development 3.0

course - Soc of International Develpmnt 3.0

Option 2.2 — Complete up to 3 Hours

course - Southeast Asian Politics 3.0

course - Russia/Former Soviet Politics 3.0

course - Government & Politics of Asia 3.0

course - African Politics 3.0

course - Middle East Politics 3.0

course - Latin American Politics 3.0

Requirement 3 — Complete 9 hours

Up to 6 credits of the following courses may count if approved by the International Development Faculty Coordinator: HLTH 496R, IAS 397R, IAS 399R, and research or internship experiences in many of the major programs represented in the minor.

Option 3.1 — Complete up to 6 Hours

course - Peoples of Africa 3.0

course - Peoples of the Middle East 3.0

course - Ethnonationalism and SE Asia 3.0

Option 3.2 — Complete up to 6 hours

course - Economic Development 3.0

course - Economic Growth 3.0

course - International Monetary Theory 3.0

Option 3.3 — Complete up to 6 hours

course - Intro International Dev Ed 3.0

course - Ed, Poverty & Community Dev 3.0

course - Ed Policy in Develpg Countries 3.0

Option 3.4 —Complete up to 6 hours

course - Global Environment 3.0

course - Middle & South America 3.0

course - Middle East 3.0

course - East Asia 3.0

course - Southeast Asia 3.0

course - Africa South of the Sahara 3.0

course - Public Lands: Planning & Mgmt 3.0

Option 3.5- Complete up to 6 hours

course - Modern Africa 3.0

course -Nature and History 3.0

course - Chinese Cultural History 3.0

course - Modern Southeast Asia 3.0

Option 3.6- Complete up to 3 hours

course - Foundations of Public Health 3.0

course – Health Systems and Policy 3.0

course - Environmental Health 3.0

course - Refugee & Migrant Health 3.0

course - International Health 3.0

Option 3.7- Complete up to 3 hours

course - Experimental Research Methods 3.0

course - Qualitative Methods 3.0

course - Gender and Politics 3.0

course – Designing Democ. Constitutions 3.0

course - Southeast Asian Politics 3.0

course - Russia/Former Soviet Politics 3.0

course - Government & Politics of Asia 3.0

course - African Politics 3.0

course - Middle East Politics 3.0

course - Latin American Politics 3.0

course - Intrnl Political Economy 3.0

course - Ethics & Intl Affairs 3.0

course - Intrntl Relatns of Middle East 3.0

course - Intrnl Political Econ of Women 3.0

course - Civil Wars & Ethnic Violence 3.0

Option 3.8- Complete up to 3 hours

course - Environmental Biology 3.0

course - Intl Agricultural Development 3.0

Option 3.9- Complete up to 3 hours

course - Evaluation Research 3.0

course - Soc of International Develpmnt 3.0

course - World Populations 3.0

Option 3.10- Complete up to 6 hours

course - Prof Dev International Studies 1.0

course - KC Lecture Series - - You may take 2 times 1.0

course - International Studies Seminar - You may take 2 times 1.0

course - Humanities of Latin America 3.0

course - Social Impact 3.0

course- International Nutrition 3.0

course - Cross-Cultural Fam & Hum Dev 3.0

course - Refugee Studies 3.0

We encourage all students to earn 3-6 credit hours by completing an international study abroad (IAS 397R), internship, or field school (IAS 399R) experience that focuses on development. For a list of approved programs that will count toward the minor, or to request approval of a program, contact the International Development minor coordinator.