International and Global Studies

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www.pdx.edu/global-studies/
  • B.A. in International & Global Studies: Global Studies
  • B.A. in International & Global Studies: International Development Studies
  • B.A. in International & Global Studies: Asian Studies
  • B.A. in International & Global Studies: Latin American Studies 
  • B.A. in International & Global Studies: African Studies (Admission to the program is currently suspended)
  • B.A. in International & Global Studies: European Studies (Admission to the program is currently suspended)
  • B.A. in International & Global Studies: Middle East Studies (Admission to the program is currently suspended)
  • Minor in International and Global Studies
  • Certificate in African Studies
  • Certificate in Asian Studies
  • Certificate in European Studies
  • Certificate in Global Studies
  • Certificate in International Development Studies
  • Certificate in Latin American Studies
  • Certificate in Middle East Studies
  • Certificate in Contemporary Turkish Studies (Admission to the program is currently suspended)

The Department of International and Global Studies endeavors to foster a deep understanding of global issues, such as social justice and human rights, international development, environmental justice, health, international conflicts, gender and sexuality, and labor rights. We offer four B.A. concentrations: two thematic, interdisciplinary options, in Global Studies and International Development Studies, and two with regional specialization, in Asian Studies and Latin American Studies. The department also offers a minor and seven undergraduate certificates designed to add a global dimension to any degree. Our programs offer an excellent foundation for careers in which an understanding of global economic, political, social, historical, and cultural processes are important. Our students have also secured admission to top interdisciplinary and traditional graduate programs in the US and overseas.

 

Degree Maps and Learning Outcomes

Admissions Requirements

B.A. in International and Global Studies

Minor in International and Global Studies

Certificate in African Studies

Certificate in Asian Studies

Certificate in European Studies

Certificate in Global Studies

Certificate in International Development Studies

Certificate in Latin American Studies

Certificate in Middle East Studies

Certificate in Contemporary Turkish Studies

Education Abroad

International and Global Studies Courses

Certificate in International Development Studies

A Certificate in International Development Studies may be earned simultaneously with a B.A. or B.S. degree, or post baccalaureate in any non-Intl major. The certificate offers students an opportunity to enhance their knowledge of international development and prepare for careers and graduate studies in this field.

The Certificate in International Development Studies consists of 24 credits including three core courses (12 credits) and three courses (12 credits) of elective coursework focused on international development.

Students completing an International and Global Studies major or minor are not eligible to receive an International Development Studies certificate.

Required Courses (12 credits)

Students must take three core courses:

Intl 201Introduction to International Studies

4

Intl 296The United States and the World

4

Intl 397Theory and Policy in International Development

4


Intl 201 and Intl 296 are prerequisites for Intl 397
 

Elective Courses (12 credits)

Students must select three elective upper-division international development studies-oriented courses (12 credits) from the permanent approved list shown below. 

Intl 341UEnvironment and Development in Latin America

4

Intl 343UCommodity Chains in Latin America

4

Intl 349U/WS 349UGender and International Development

4

Intl 362U/Hst 362UAmazon Rain Forest

4

Intl 364UModern Brazil

4

Intl 372U/BSt 372UPost-colonial Studies of Africa

4

Intl 375UGlobal Migration

4

Intl 445/USP 445Cities and Third World Development

3

Intl 460/PS 460Political Development in Modern Turkey

4

Intl 461/PS 461Politics of Economic Reform in Modern Turkey

4

Intl 490Global Sustainable Development

4

BSt 467African Development Issues

4

Ec 345Marxist Political Economy

4

Ec 350UEconomics of Developing Countries

4

Ec 443/ESM 443Global Environmental Economics

4

Ec 448East Asian Economic Development

4

Ec 450Economics of Development

4

Geog 346UWorld Population and Food Supply

4

Geog 348UCultural and Political Ecology

4

PS 319UPolitics of the Environment

4

PS 373Violence, Rebellion, and Civil War

4

PS 477Global Food Politics and Policy

4

USP 317UIntroduction to International Community Development

4


Study Abroad courses can count towards International Development Certificate Electives when approved through the Course Substitution process. See an advisor for more details.
 

All courses used to satisfy the departmental 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 departmental certificate requirements.