International Development

The international development minor is an interdisciplinary program that in its organizational structure reflects the complex and multidimensional nature of development. Students learn that each discipline defines and carries out development principles in different ways. Required and supplemental courses are constructed from departments across campus and currently accommodates students from over fifty majors.

The International Development Minor

Where can I learn more about minoring in International Development?

Interested students should meet with either the International Development faculty coordinator, Professor Randy Page or one of the counselors at the Kennedy Center Advisement Center (273 HRCB).

How do I declare a minor in International Development?

Contact the advisement center for your major in order to add a minor. This minor does not require a minor clearance form or any approval from the Kennedy Center.

What are the minor’s requirements?

See the International Development page in the BYU Undergraduate Catalog

Faculty Coordinator

Randy Page
Professor of Public Health
2030 LSB
(801) 422-1131

Office Hours: by appointment only

Governance

Oversight to the major is provided by an interdisciplinary Executive Committee of faculty from at least two disciplines that meets as needed. An interdisciplinary group of affiliated faculty, made up of a larger group of faculty from various disciplines, whose teaching, research, and/or service activities involve international development. Affiliated faculty members provide an interdisciplinary campus network for sharing, mentoring, and collaborating on research and student learning relating to international development. Affiliated faculty in international development may come from any department or college on campus. International Development Affiliates are listed on the web site and should serve as mentors to International Development minors who might be interested in their field of study. Affiliates also give input to help us shape the future direction of international development on campus.

Affiliated Faculty Directory

Clubs and Honor Societies

Students for International Development (SID), Model United Nations, International Society, foreign language clubs, choirs, and honor societies. See the clubs page.

International Study

Adding an international study component with your major/minor will provide you with a unique perspective while earning academic credit. Follow the link to see the international study opportunities that complement the international development minor.

Career Opportunities

The Internet is a great tool to learn about international development and discover the vast range of career opportunities within the field. Search for international jobs databases for NGOs and government agencies that are great contributors to the development field.