Major in International Development Studies within the four-year Bachelor of Arts. For a degree audit form click here.
Major in International Development Studies within the three-year Bachelor of Arts. For a degree audit form click here.
Minor in International Development Studies within the four- or three-year Bachelor of Arts. For a degree audit form click here.

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Why complete a B.A. with a major in International Development Studies?
Both the three-year and the four-year Bachelor of Arts with a major in International Development Studies provide a breadth of exposure to the humanities, sciences, and social sciences, and include significant depth in IDS.  These degrees prepare students well for any area of employment or vocation with valuable skills—communication, writing, analytical, critical thinking, and organizing. A three- or a four-year B.A. in IDS also serves as a sound basis for launching into professional studies such as community development, public policy, social work, law, and so on.

Why complete a four-year rather than a three-year degree?
The three-year IDS major has been designed for students with a general interest in international development and global justice. The four-year major has been designed for students planning long-term work with development agencies or further study and research. Students may build upon its requirements with courses that either focus on theoretical knowledge or on practical knowledge and skills.
 
Why complete a minor in International Development Studies?
The minor requires 18 credit hours and can fit alongside a major in any field, whether in the three-year or the four-year Bachelor of Arts.  The student is given the opportunity to gain a broad understanding of International Development through the required introductory courses, and then may explore a variety of topics, according to their interest. Through a minor in IDS, a student can gain valuable secondary competencies, applicable in almost any vocation, but especially relevant beside a major in Communications, Business, or Peace & Conflict Transformation Studies.