International Development Studies
Serve the World’s Underserved
Change the way you look at the world, join us in International Development Studies where we focus on the processes of social, political, economic, cultural and environmental change in low-income countries and disadvantaged regions. Emphasizing a global perspective on the processes of change and development, critical analysis of the role of internal and external influences on the development process, and applications to local situations and challenges; International Development Studies will shift your paradigm.
Peace Corps volunteer-producing medium-sized universities
continent our students don’t visit (Antarctica)
UM alumni volunteering around the world right now
Programs
- International Development Studies Minor Certificate
Careers
- International Development Specialist
- Conservation and Sustainable Development Program Officer
- International and Domestic NGO Project Manager
- Community Development Specialist
- International Business Consultant
- Global Consultant
- Development Banking Specialist
- Youth Development Program Officer
- Gender Equity Specialist
- International Education Program Developer and Instructor
- Eco-tourism Planner
- Health and Development Project Manager
- Social and Behavior Change Specialist
- Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Study the World
Our faculty conduct field research around the world. Dr. Phyllis Ngai recently traveled to Cambodia to study NGO approaches to Indigenous and women issues. Here she is pictured sharing a meal with staff of Indigenous Peoples Association of Cambodia.
World Experience
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Inhabit the World
Our spring break study abroad program brought students to Hong Kong. Here students gather good luck by touching the nose of the iconic lion statue in front of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation.
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Visit the World
During a two-week trip to South China, students studied communication, culture and development. Here they travel through the "Gate of Knowledge" on the campus of Chinese University of Hong Kong.
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Teach the World
Volunteers conduct a perm gardening training during their Peace Corps assignment in Mahalapye, Botswana.
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Engage the World
Sarah Huntting, Nkitse One Maokaneng (Sarah’s Peace Corps counterpart), and the mothers of disabled children at a party hosted to connect mothers with primary health care resources and each other in Mahalapye, Botswana.