International Development Minor
The International Development minor is an interdisciplinary program supported by the interest and commitment of faculty and staff from many different departments and centers on BYU’s campus. The field of international development includes all aspects of the human economy and therefore thoughtfully prepared contributions from every field of study are needed in the effort to eradicate poverty and improve the human condition. Indeed, it is the collaboration between different fields that provides the dynamic creativity that is essential for development to happen.
The purpose of these pages is to provide a central location for students, faculty, and others to increase their understanding of the field of development and to learn about the wide range of activities and resources available on campus. International Study Programs, the Development Minor Advisory Committee, and the Economic Self Reliance Center are cooperating together to strengthen the interdepartmental network of faculty, staff, and students interested in developing the capability of BYU to provide opportunities for students interested in international development to learn the theories and gain practical skills and experience that will help them prepare to make a positive impact in this field.
Courses
Required Courses (click on link to view or print PDF list)
Supplemental Courses
In addition to the recommended courses for the International Development Minor, there are many useful courses available throughout the university. Consider your personal interests and talents, and then use this list to identify relevant courses in your major or in another major that will add depth, breadth, or specific skills for your repertoire of expertise. Remember that development happens on many levels and cuts across all disciplines. The ability to collaborate with people from another discipline, or to understand the different perspectives between the grassroots and the policy levels, will make you more effective in your work.
For example, if you think your future is in high-level policy, take an anthropology or sociology class to help you understand the perspective of indigenous populations. If you are interested in engineering and technological applications, take a management, policy, or sociology class to learn how people think and solve problems in other sectors.
If you know of a course that is not on this list and should be, please submit information to theworldisourcampus@gmail.com.
Anthropology
http://saas.byu.edu/catalog/2007-2008ucat/cd/?dept=Anthr
247 Applied Anthropology
312 Intercultural Communication (Independent Study only.)
432 Social and Political Institutions
438 Social Stratification and Complex Societies (this might be eliminated)
441 Anthropology of Development
450 Anthropology and Education
Biology
http://saas.byu.edu/catalog/2007-2008ucat/cd/index.aspx?dept=Biol
150 Environmental Biology
350 Ecology (prerequisites: Biol 120, 220)
Bioinformatics
http://saas.byu.edu/catalog/2007-2008ucat/cd/index.aspx?dept=IAS
450 Conservation Biology (prerequisite: Bio 220, 350)
Business Management
http://saas.byu.edu/catalog/2007-2008ucat/cd/index.aspx?dept=Bus_M
430 Introduction to International Business
431 International Marketing
432 International Corporate Finance
471 Entrepreneurial Perspective (prerequisite: major status.)
Masters of Business Administration
http://marriottschool.byu.edu/mba/curriculum/coursedescriptions.cfm
539 Third World Development
Communications
http://saas.byu.edu/catalog/2007-2008ucat/cd/index.aspx?dept=Comms
382 Issues in International Communication
Economics
http://saas.byu.edu/catalog/2007-2008ucat/cd/index.aspx?dept=Econ
230 Economic Development and Growth (prerequisite: Econ 110)
257 International Trade and Finance (prerequisite: Econ 110)
410 Agricultural Economics ((prerequisite: Econ 378, 380)
431 Economic Development (+ several prerequisites)
432 Economic Growth (+ several prerequisites)
440 Natural Resources and Environmental Economics (prerequisite: Econ 380, 388, or concurrent enrollment)
Educational Leadership and Foundations
http://saas.byu.edu/catalog/2007-2008ucat/cd/index.aspx?dept=EdLF
362 Introduction to Comparative and International Development Education
363 Educational and Community Development
Genetics and Biotechnology
http://bioagadvisement.byu.edu/home/page/GenBiotech.aspx
PWS 310 Mentored Laboratory Techniques
PWS 331 Science of Plant Pest Control
PWS 431 Integrated Management of Plant Pests
PWS 485 Plant Breeding and Biotechnology
PWS 488 Readings in Biotechnology
PWS 494R Mentored Learning Experience
Geography
http://saas.byu.edu/catalog/2007-2008ucat/cd/index.aspx?dept=Geog
310 Principles of Land Use Planning
313 Remote Sensing I
331 Economic Geography
341 Political Geography
410 Practices of Land Use Planning
Geology
http://saas.byu.edu/catalog/2007-2008ucat/cd/index.aspx?dept=Geol
404 Chemical Processes in the Environment
Health Science
http://saas.byu.edu/catalog/2007-2008ucat/cd/index.aspx?dept=Hlth
436 Sexuality Education in the Curriculum
480 International Health
International and Area Studies
http://saas.byu.edu/catalog/2007-2008ucat/cd/index.aspx?dept=IAS
353R International Outreach Preparation
397R Topics in International and Area Studies
399R Academic Internship: International
Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science
http://saas.byu.edu/catalog/2007-2008ucat/cd/index.aspx?dept=NDFS
203 International Agriculture and Nutrition
380 International Nutrition and Health
424 Nutrition through the Life Cycle (prerequisite: NDFS 300 or 305)
435 Nutritional Biochemistry (prerequisite: NDFS 200; PDBio 305; biochemistry)
Political Science
http://saas.byu.edu/catalog/2007-2008ucat/cd/index.aspx?dept=Pl_Sc
372 International Political Economy (Recommended PlSc 200)
444 Political Economy of Development
472 International Political Economy of Women (Recommended PlSc 200)
535 Natural Resource Policy (prerequisite: PlSc 200)
536 Environmental Regulation (prerequisite: PlSc 200)
Sociology
http://saas.byu.edu/catalog/2007-2008ucat/cd/index.aspx?dept=Soc
330 Sociology of International Development
335 Social Changes and Modernization in Latin America
345 World Population (prerequisite: Soc 111)
424 Political Sociology (prerequisite: Soc 111, 300,306,310,311)
429 Theory of Social Change and Modernization (prerequisite: Soc 111, 300,306,310,311)
530 Sociology of International Development
Development Studies
http://saas.byu.edu/catalog/2007-2008ucat/cd/index.aspx?dept=IAS
220 Introduction to International Development
Clubs
Amnesty
byuamnesty@gmail.com
Amnesty International undertakes research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom
from discrimination, within the context of its work to promote all human rights.
Current Events Student Association http://byucesa.wordpress.com
Economic Self-Reliance Student Association (ESRSA)
http://marriottschool.byu.edu/clubs/finca
ESRSA is focused on alleviating poverty and suffering in the Third World. ESRSA pursues this end through the development of business, agriculture, microcredit, microfranchising, and education. ESRSA is a link to the other clubs on campus that are interested in international development and serves as a link to national and international internship opportunities.
Engineers without Borders
http://ewb.byu.edu
Engineers Without Borders aims to involve engineering and technology students in engineering projects that benefit humanity. To achieve this, EWB members:
- Are involved in hands-on engineering work.
- Work to raise awareness of engineers’ role in solving global poverty and sustainability issues.
- Hold monthly meetings where guest speakers share success stories and opportunities for service.
- Find organizations that need the contributions of engineers to help them be successful
Genetics and Biotechnology Club http://byugenbio.com/?page=Welcome
Invisible Children
www.aintnosoldier.org
Net Impact
http://marriottschool.byu.edu/clubs/NI/
Parity
byuparity@gmail.com
Political Review
http://www.byupoliticalreview.com
Students for International Development
byu.sid@gmail.com
SID is an on-campus club for students who aren't afraid to be idealistic. SID sees injustice and inequality in the world, people who aren't allowed the dignity and self-respect that are the birthright of all God's children, and wants to be a part of the solutions that empower them. There are many people in developing countries who already have the vision of what to do to change the circumstances of those around them—SID wants to help them gain the resources to do it. SID organizes the annual Hunger Banquet, holds weekly discussions to debate and explore many different issues associated with international development, and helps students find organizations and projects in which they can serve both in our community and throughout the world. Meetings are Wednesdays, 7:30 P.M., 238 HRCB (Kennedy Center conference room). Come get involved!
Student Association for Latin American Studies
http://kennedy.byu.edu/student/SALAS
SALAS is dedicated to establishing a link between BYU students and the Latin American community, both domestically and internationally. SALAS offers opportunities for students to learn through community service activities, cultural nights, lectures by professors who have many years of experience in Latin America and through connecting students to effective organizations for internships or volunteer opportunities.
Students for Africa
http://www.studentsforafrica.org
UNICEF
http://kennedy.byu.edu/student/UNICEF/index.php UNICEF at BYU hosts guest speakers, works as a link between campus groups and external fund-raising organizations, and performs service projects (six or more per month). UNICEF’s goal structure is fourfold:
- Provide educational opportunities that promote a greater understanding of both local and global children's issues.
- Provide meaningful service to children and youth within the community, so we can each see the impact that our individual efforts have on others.
- When possible, organize events to raise money for children in less-developed countries that we are unable to reach out to physically.
- Through a combination of education and service learning, create a sense of political will and activism for our most vulnerable and important natural resource—children.
In other words, UNICEF is about learning what kids' needs are, then finding ways to help.
Internships and Field Studies
International Study Programs at the Kennedy Center offers International Field Studies and Internships in international development. Information on available opportunities and the application process may be found online at http://kennedy.byu.edu/isp.
Resources for planning and funding research and creative projects during field studies and internships on campus:
ORCA Office of Research and Creative Activities
https://orca.byu.edu/Content/ORCAMain.html
This office encourages students and faculty in their creative expression, research, and academic scholarship by providing resources and funds.
Honors Program
http://honors.byu.edu/Main/Requirements/requirements_thesis.aspx Grants are available for thesis and creative projects.
Graduate Schools
Graduate education is essential for those who are serious about careers in international development. The following list of programs is recommended by faculty and BYU alumni who have attended them.
Center for International Education, University of Massachusetts at Amherst
www.umass.edu/cie
Offers graduate-level professional training, service, and research opportunities in the areas of International Development Education, Education Policy and Leadership, Nonformal/Popular Adult Education, and Internationalizing U.S. Education. Designed for mid-career professionals who have a minimum of three years international work experience prior to admission. It is a unique program that involves graduate students in doing development projects and consulting through providing opportunities to write grants, design and implement projects, facilitate training, write curriculum, consult on projects, serve on program committees and learn participatory methods by real life experience. Please contact Joan Dixon, BYU Center for Economic Self-Reliance, for more information about the program.
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