Bachelor of Arts - International Development Studies

A major in International Development Studies from Portland State University (PSU) prepares students to understand the challenges that developing nations face in achieving improved living conditions for their inhabitants. In International Development Studies courses, faculty emphasize how development is shaped by the intersections of politics, economy, social and political power, and culture at global, national, and regional levels. International Development Studies majors acquire a critical understanding of environmental vulnerabilities and socio-economic inequalities in the developing world, grounded in an appreciation of global history. The International Development Studies majors are well-prepared for further graduate education and to work in NGOs and state agencies alike.