See note regarding special topics courses*.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses (6 credits) | ||
| At least two courses selected from the following. Any courses not taken to fulfill this requirement can be used as supporting coursework. | ||
| IAFF 6138 | Special Topics in International Development Studies (those regionally relevant) | |
| IAFF 6385 | Special Topics in African Studies (Africa and The Globe: Culture/Context) | |
| IAFF 6385 | Special Topics in African Studies (Africa in International Relations) | |
| IAFF 6385 | Special Topics in African Studies (Peace and Conflict in Africa) | |
| IAFF 6385 | Special Topics in African Studies (Power, Politics, and Development in Africa) | |
| IAFF 6385 | Special Topics in African Studies (Rising China in Africa) | |
| IAFF 6385 | Special Topics in African Studies (Security in East Africa) | |
| IAFF 6385 | Special Topics in African Studies (Transnational Threats in Africa) | |
| IAFF 6385 | Special Topics in African Studies (U.S. Policy Towards Africa) | |
| IAFF 6378 | Special Topics in Middle East Studies (North Africa After the Arab Spring) | |
| Supporting courses (6 credits) | ||
| Two courses selected from the following: | ||
| ANTH 6301 | The Anthropology of Development | |
| ECON 6237 | Economics of the Environment and Natural Resources | |
| ECON 6250 | Survey of Economic Development | |
| GEOG 6293 | Special Topics (Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems) | |
| IAFF 6118 | Special Topics in International Affairs (Gender, War, and Peace) | |
| IAFF 6122 | Development Policy and Practice | |
| IAFF 6138 | Special Topics in International Development Studies (Achieving Sustainable Development) | |
| IAFF 6138 | Special Topics in International Development Studies (Democracy and Governance Development) | |
| IAFF 6138 | Special Topics in International Development Studies (Gender and Development) | |
| IAFF 6138 | Special Topics in International Development Studies (Localizing Humanitarian Action) | |
| IAFF 6171 | Introduction to Conflict Resolution | |
| IAFF 6173 | Security and Development | |
| IAFF 6186 | Special Topics in Security Policy Studies (International Peacekeeping) | |
| IAFF 6186 | Special Topics in Security Policy Studies (Stabilization and Peacebuilding) | |
| IBUS 6402 | Managing in Developing Countries | |
| PUBH 6480 | Public Health in Humanitarian Settings | |
Students are encouraged to explore relevant courses offered by other member schools of the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area, such as Howard, Georgetown, and American Universities. Students should consult with the faculty advisor regarding such opportunities.
*Specific subject matter covered in special/selected topics courses varies by semester. Consult the Schedule of Classes for each semester's offerings. Topics courses not listed here may be used to fulfill program requirements if approved by the Program Director. Up to two relevant LAW courses may be taken with the permission of the Law School Dean of Students and the Elliott School academic advisor.