Requirements for B.A. in International Development Studies
International Development Studies majors must complete a core curriculum of international studies courses (24 credits); five electives from the International Development Studies course list (20 credits); and two elective courses from the Global Studies course list (8 credits).
International Development Studies Electives (20 credits)
Students must take 20 credits from the International Development Studies course list (see table below).
Additional Electives (8 credits)
Majors must take eight credits of elective courses from the Global Studies course list (see table below).
Core Courses (24 credits)
Intl 470 Intercultural Leadership and Change can substitute for
Intl 471 Understanding the International Experience.
Courses Approved for International Development Studies
Global Studies Course List (Social Justice, Human Rights & Global Media)
| Intl 317U | Topics in Asian Thought | 4 |
| Intl 321U | Globalization and Identity: Humanities | 4 |
| Intl 322U | Globalization and Identity: Social Science | 4 |
| Intl 323U | Tradition and Innovation: Humanities | 4 |
| Intl 324U | Tradition and Innovation: Social Science | 4 |
| Intl 331U/WS 331U | Women in the Middle East | 4 |
| Intl 332U | Islamic Movements in the Contemporary Muslim World | 4 |
| Intl 342U | Globalization and Conflict in Latin America | 4 |
| Intl 350U | The City in Europe | 4 |
| Intl 360U | Bollywood: Communicating Contemporary South Asia through Cinema | 4 |
| Intl 365U | Digital Globalization | 4 |
| Intl 366U | Cyberwar & Espionage | 4 |
| Intl 380U | Globalization, Representation and Difference in Media and Film | 4 |
| Intl 391U | Media and International Relations | 4 |
| Intl 470 | Intercultural Leadership and Change | 4 |
International Development Studies Course List (Development, Health & Environment)
Language (0-27 credits)
Two years, or equivalent proficiency, of foreign language study. For students taking courses at PSU, second-year proficiency is defined by successful completion of the terminal course in the second-year language sequence, or demonstrating proficiency through the Department of World Languages and Literature.
Total Credit Hours: 52
For graduation, a minimum of 12 credit hours must be Intl courses at the 400-level.
All courses used to satisfy the departmental major requirements (and minor or certificate requirements), whether taken in the department or elsewhere, must be graded C or above.
Courses taken under the undifferentiated grading option (pass/no pass) will not be accepted toward fulfilling department major requirements.
Academic Advisors
Information on courses and major requirements is available from CUPA and faculty advisors. Students should see an advisor as soon as they declare their major and meet regularly with advisors as they pursue their degree.
CUPA Advisors:
CUPA Advising website; 503-725-9210.
Faculty Advisors:
Kimberley Brown, brownk@pdx.edu, 503-725-8194;
Evguenia Davidova, evguenia@pdx.edu, 503-725-8992;
Stephen Frenkel, sfrenkel@pdx.edu, 503-725-5085;
Priya Kapoor, cgpk@pdx.edu, 503-725-3543;
Leopoldo Rodriguez, leopoldo@pdx.edu, 503-725-8245;
Shawn Smallman, smallmans@pdx.edu, 503-725-9978;
Gerald Sussman, sussmang@pdx.edu, 503-725-5176.
All courses used to satisfy the departmental major requirements (and minor or certificate requirements), whether taken in the department or elsewhere, must be graded C or above. Courses taken under the undifferentiated grading option (pass/no pass) will not be accepted toward fulfilling department major requirements. The approved elective courses which may be used to complete the above curriculum are determined according to the focus of study that a student selects. Information on recommended courses is available from advisors. Students should meet with an advisor as soon as they declare their major and regularly as they pursue their degree.