Masters Degree in International Development at Andrews University |
Andrews University
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Andrews University is a Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Doctoral/Research Universities with 3,221 students in Berrien Springs, MI.
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This school offers the following degree levels:
Associate degree, Bachelor degree, Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate, Masters degree, Certificates/Post-Master's Certificate, Doctor's degree, First-Professional degree |
| Also, students of this school are eligible for federal aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans from the US Department of Education. |
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Andrews University
Masters degree
International Development
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The International Development emphasis is to meet the evolving needs of professionals
to advance their field of interest, whether it is humanitarian work, economic
development, international business, health, or other professions involved with
social, cultural and political challenges within communities. It is a program
to build capacity in leadership based on principles of excellence, justice and
advocacy to embrace sustainable partnerships.
Core Courses—29
Social Science Foundations—7
SOCI520; EDPC622; ANTH417; IDSC689
Planning/Evaluation—6
SOCI530, 535, 545
Management—8
BSAD525, 530; COMM590
Individual and Organizational Accountability—8
ACCT625; IDSC640; PLSC525
Concentration—10-11
Research and Practicum Requirements—5-6
IDSC680; IDSC697 or IDSC699
Development Concentration–5
IDSC597, 640, 690
TOTAL—39-40
Concentrations in International Development
Students in the International Development Program are required to complete a concentration
involving a minimum of ten semester credits in a selected specialization area.
The majority of the Concentration courses are completed in an independent format.
This allows the student’s specialization area to be uniquely tailored to
suit his/her needs and professional goals. Examples of concentration topics include:
Advocacy, Agro Forestry; Civil Society; Cross Cultural Relations; Development
Policies of Government and Religion; Disaster Preparedness; Education; Environmental
Studies; Food Security; Gender and Development; International Agriculture; Microenterprise;
NGO Policies and Operations; Peace and Conflict Resolution; Poverty Mitigation;
and Public Health. A concentration area is selected in consultation with the Academic
Supervisor during the first two years of study. Once a topic has been decided,
a Concentration Mentor is assigned who, together with the Academic Supervisor,
guides the student through the concentration requirements
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