Advanced Topics in International Development

3 credits

This seminar course examines critical perspectives of international development. Topics include, among others, strategies to alleviate poverty, population growth and scarcity, urbanization, land rights, microfinance, displacement and development refugees, environmental sustainability, and the role of civil society in development. ***Prerequisite: IS 220 and 60 credit hours, or permission of the department head*** *Note: Formerly numbered DEVS 400. Students may receive credit for one of DEVS 400 or IS 420*