Sustainable International Development
Sustainable International Development
The Sustainable International Development thread explores the challenges of political and economic development around the world. Students will be exposed to fundamental problems and opportunities faced by developing countries, with a particular focus on population dynamics, health, environmental degradation, economics, democratization, and authoritarianism. Students will assess the effectiveness of policies aimed at improving the standard of living for the billions of people who live in the developing world. This thread is geared toward students who are interested in pursuing careers in international development with governmental agencies such as the United States Agency of International Development and the Peace Corps, as well as international non-profit organizations such the Amnesty International, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and Human Rights Watch.
Faculty Liaison: Nick Spina
Curriculum Guide
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Course | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Environmental Biology | ||
| Environmental Geology | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Problems | ||
| Foundations in Sustainability | ||
| Focused Courses | ||
| Select three courses from the following (must include three categories and three departments; two courses must be 300/400 level) | 9 | |
| Civic Knowledge and Engagement | ||
| Foreign Policy | ||
| Politics of Developing Areas | ||
| Culture, Discourse, and Ideas | ||
| Global Media | ||
| Ethical Reasoning | ||
| Seminar in Democracy | ||
| Global Learning and Diversity | ||
| Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
| International Political Economy | ||
| Science, Technology and Mathematics | ||
| Introduction to Geospatial Technologies | ||
| Applications in Sustainability | ||
| Society and Institutions | ||
| Economics of Sustainable Development | ||
| International Economics | ||
| International Health | ||
| Population and Society | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
| * | Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course. |
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
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Sustainable International Development Thematic Thread