Global Development Studies Minor
This program is available at the following location:
- Corvallis
“Development” refers to the expansion of economic activity, integration into global flows of information and commerce, and improvement of the quality of life. The undergraduate minor program in Global Development Studies at OSU is designed to help students understand the challenges faced by developing communities and countries, including economic inequality, poverty, health and wellness, and the sustainable use of natural resources. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary and practical solutions to international development problems.
Courses address both thematic and regional dimensions of international development. Some required and elective courses may also count toward fulfillment of baccalaureate core requirements in categories such as "Contemporary Global Issues," “Cultural Diversity,” “Science, Technology and Society,” and “Social Processes and Institutions.” Courses will be offered on campus, with the potential for some instruction via Ecampus. Students will be encouraged to participate in research projects, international experiences, and applied work (e.g., internships, service learning, etc.).
Minor Code: 711
Students putting together a program of study in Global Development Studies should consult their academic advisor. Students are required to take a minimum of 27 credits, as follows.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| *ANTHROPOLOGY OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | ||
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | ||
| *GEOGRAPHY OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND GLOBALIZATION | ||
| *POLITICS OF DEVELOPING NATIONS | ||
| Regional Focus | ||
| Select two courses from the following: 1 | 6 | |
| *PEOPLES OF THE WORLD-NORTH AMERICA | ||
| *PEOPLES WORLD-EUROPE | ||
| *PEOPLES OF THE WORLD-LATIN AMERICA | ||
| *PEOPLES OF THE WORLD-MIDDLE EAST | ||
| *PEOPLES OF THE WORLD-AFRICA | ||
| *PEOPLES OF THE WORLD-PACIFIC | ||
| *PEOPLES OF THE WORLD-CHINA | ||
| *PEOPLES OF THE WORLD-JAPAN AND KOREA | ||
| *GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA | ||
| *GEOGRAPHY OF LATIN AMERICA | ||
| *ANCIENT NEAR EAST | ||
| *EARLY LATIN AMERICA | ||
or HST 351 | *MODERN LATIN AMERICA | |
| *HISTORY OF AFRICA and *HISTORY OF AFRICA | ||
| *MODERN CHINA AND JAPAN | ||
| *LATIN AMERICAN POLITICS | ||
| *MIDDLE EAST POLITICS | ||
| *CHINESE POLITICS | ||
| *JAPANESE POLITICS | ||
| Thematic/Topical Focus | ||
| Select four or five courses from the following: | 15 | |
| *ANTHROPOLOGY AND GLOBAL HEALTH | ||
| *RURAL ANTHROPOLOGY | ||
| *NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY VALUES | ||
| INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION | ||
| THEORIES OF CONFLICT AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT | ||
| *WORLD FOOD CROPS | ||
| *HUMAN DIMENSIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE | ||
| *SUSTAINABILITY FOR THE COMMON GOOD | ||
| *GEOGRAPHY OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND GLOBALIZATION | ||
| *POPULATION, CONSUMPTION, AND ENVIRONMENT | ||
| *GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH | ||
| *FAMILIES AND POVERTY | ||
| *INTRO TO COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY-BASED DESIGN | ||
| MULTIDISCIPLINARY CASE STUDIES IN HUMANITARIAN ENGINEERING, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | ||
| *WORLD VIEWS AND ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES | ||
| *INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | ||
| INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY | ||
| SOCIAL DIMENSIONS OF SUSTAINABILITY | ||
| THE SOCIOLOGY OF GLOBALIZATION | ||
| *SOCIETY AND NATURAL RESOURCES | ||
| *INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY | ||
| *WOMEN WORLDWIDE | ||
WGSS 373/ES 373/ANTH 373/WLC 373 | ||
| *GENDER AND TRANSNATIONAL ACTIVISMS | ||
| Experiential, International or Service-Learning | ||
| Select 0-3 credits 2 | 0-3 | |
| Total Credits | 27-30 | |
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Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)
- ^
Writing Intensive Course (WIC)
- +
Core Education course. Applies only to students admitted to an OSU undergraduate degree from Summer 2025 onwards
- 1
Select two courses that focus on a single region of the developing world (eg. HST 350 and ANTH 313)
- 2
Highly encouraged, but not required. Students may fulfill this by taking credits in any discipline listed above involving experiential learning, international exchange, or service learning (eg. ANTH 409, ANTH 410). The OSU Center for Civic Engagement can also help connect students with opportunities
Minor Code: 711