Minor in International Development
(18 hours*)

Program Requirements

1. No double-counting courses within the different areas of this minor is allowed.
2. Complete the following:
   IAS 220 : Introduction to Development Studies. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   IAS 220 : Introduction to Development Studies. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall
   DESCRIPTION:	Exploration of international development in non-formal education, micro-enterprises, community organizations; hunger, poverty, and other special problems in developing areas of the world.
   
   
3. Complete two courses from the following (6 hours):
   ANTHR 441 : Anthropology of Development. (3:3:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ANTHR 441 : Anthropology of Development. (3:3:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DESCRIPTION:

   Theory, practice, and research methods regarding the anthropological study and resolution of poverty, disease, malnutrition, displacement, and inadequate educational opportunities.
   
   
   ECON 230 : Economic Development and Growth. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ECON 230 : Economic Development and Growth. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
   PREREQUISITE:	ECON 110
   DESCRIPTION:	Problems and processes of economic growth and development, emphasizing less-developed nations.
   NOTE:	This course is part of a GE Mosaic. See ge.byu.edu/mosaic-list for more information.
   
   
   (prerequisite: Econ 110)
   EDLF 363 : Education, Poverty, and Community Development. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EDLF 363 : Education, Poverty, and Community Development. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
   DESCRIPTION:	Examines the nexus between education, poverty, and socioeconomic development challenges facing developing countries through the perspective of economics, religion, and the state.
   
   
   PL SC 444 : The Political Economy of Development. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   PL SC 444 : The Political Economy of Development. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	On Demand
   RECOMMENDED:	Econ 110, Pl Sc 200.
   DESCRIPTION:	Political foundations of growth, providing public goods, and political reform in developing countries. Development and how institutions and culture shape it.
   
   
   SOC 340 : Sociology of International Development. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   SOC 340 : Sociology of International Development. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
   RECOMMENDED:	Soc 111 or 112; IAS 220.
   DESCRIPTION:	Paradigms of development and poverty; international, national, and grass roots approaches to promote development and reduce poverty; and application in developing nations.
   
   
4. Complete three courses from the following (9 hours):
   **ANTHR 441 : Anthropology of Development. (3:3:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   **ANTHR 441 : Anthropology of Development. (3:3:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DESCRIPTION:

   Theory, practice, and research methods regarding the anthropological study and resolution of poverty, disease, malnutrition, displacement, and inadequate educational opportunities.
   
   
   **ECON 230 : Economic Development and Growth. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   **ECON 230 : Economic Development and Growth. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
   PREREQUISITE:	ECON 110
   DESCRIPTION:	Problems and processes of economic growth and development, emphasizing less-developed nations.
   NOTE:	This course is part of a GE Mosaic. See ge.byu.edu/mosaic-list for more information.
   
   
   ECON 431 : Economic Development. (3:3.0:0.0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ECON 431 : Economic Development. (3:3.0:0.0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
   PREREQUISITE:	ECON 380 & ECON 388; or ECON 380 & PL SC 328
   DESCRIPTION:	Microeconomic analysis of the causes of income differences across countries.
   
   
   ECON 432 : Economic Growth. (3:3.0:0.0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ECON 432 : Economic Growth. (3:3.0:0.0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   PREREQUISITE:	ECON 380 & ECON 381
   RECOMMENDED:	Econ 388.
   DESCRIPTION:	Theory and evidence relating to economic growth, including physical and human capital accumulation, population, technological change, institutions, and government.
   
   
   EDLF 362 : Introduction to International Development Education. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   EDLF 362 : Introduction to International Development Education. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall
   DESCRIPTION:	Major concepts and research in educational aspects of poverty alleviation and human development. Role of education as foundation of poverty alleviation, expanding human capabilities, and for promoting national development.
   
   
   **EDLF 363 : Education, Poverty, and Community Development. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   **EDLF 363 : Education, Poverty, and Community Development. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
   DESCRIPTION:	Examines the nexus between education, poverty, and socioeconomic development challenges facing developing countries through the perspective of economics, religion, and the state.
   
   
   HLTH 480 : International Health. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   HLTH 480 : International Health. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
   DESCRIPTION:	Identifying disease patterns in "developing" countries, exploring the social and cultural context of health, and reviewing behavior change strategies for improving well-being.
   
   
   IAS 397R : (.5-3:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   IAS 397R : (.5-3:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   
   
   ***IAS 399R : Academic Internship: International. (.5-9:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ***IAS 399R : Academic Internship: International. (.5-9:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   PREREQUISITE:	Acceptance into program.
   DESCRIPTION:	Individualized work or volunteer experience in an international setting.
   NOTE:	Class must be coordinated through International Study Programs.
   
   
   (Note: Students must complete IAS 220 prior to participating in an international development-related internship)
   NDFS 380 : International Nutrition. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   NDFS 380 : International Nutrition. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
   PREREQUISITE:	NDFS 100
   DESCRIPTION:	Causes and consequences of nutrient deficiencies common in developing countries. Appropriate interventions to prevent or treat malnutrition.
   
   
   (prerequisite: NDFS 200)
   PL SC 372 : International Political Economy. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   PL SC 372 : International Political Economy. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
   DESCRIPTION:	Political implications of international trade, investment, and monetary policies within an increasingly interdependent global context; transnationalism.
   
   
   **PL SC 444 : The Political Economy of Development. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   **PL SC 444 : The Political Economy of Development. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	On Demand
   RECOMMENDED:	Econ 110, Pl Sc 200.
   DESCRIPTION:	Political foundations of growth, providing public goods, and political reform in developing countries. Development and how institutions and culture shape it.
   
   
   PL SC 472 : International Political Economy of Women. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   PL SC 472 : International Political Economy of Women. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	On Demand
   DESCRIPTION:	Effects upon national, international, and developmental policies when women are rendered visible and valued.
   NOTE:	This course is part of a GE Mosaic. See ge.byu.edu/mosaic-list for more information.
   
   
   **SOC 340 : Sociology of International Development. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   **SOC 340 : Sociology of International Development. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
   RECOMMENDED:	Soc 111 or 112; IAS 220.
   DESCRIPTION:	Paradigms of development and poverty; international, national, and grass roots approaches to promote development and reduce poverty; and application in developing nations.
   
   
   SOC 429 : Theory of Social Change and Modernization. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   SOC 429 : Theory of Social Change and Modernization. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
   PREREQUISITE:	SOC 300 & SOC 307 & SOC 311
   RECOMMENDED:	Soc 404 or 405 or concurrent enrollment.
   DESCRIPTION:	Social change in contemporary society from diverse theoretical points of view.
   
   
   Other courses with the approval of the development coordinator.

   Note: **These courses may be counted in this section if not already counted in the previous section.

   Note: ***Students must have completed IAS 220 before doing an internship.

Note: Students cannot count both Econ 230 and 431 or Econ 230 and 432. They should choose to take either the 200-level course or the 400-level course.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.