International and Global Studies
470 Urban Center (URBN)
503-725-3455
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.
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 201 | Introduction to International Studies | 4 |
| Intl 296 | The United States and the World | 4 |
| Intl 397 | Theory 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.
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.