ECD 509International Dev

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This course will provide students with an in-depth overview of the theoretical foundations and practical aspects of International Development. Students will study the history and current events in the area of development. Instruction and assignments will include other relevant disciplines including geography, history, economics, public health, and political science. Students will analyze the interactions of elements from these and other subjects to understand their impact on global development. Essential themes of the course include human rights, global health education, sustainable development, and the role and risks of governments in non-governmental organizations in development. By the end of this course students will have the skills to design and evaluate sustainable programs that promote equitable development.