International Development Courses and Related Courses

TheMaster of Arts in International Development (MAID) course overview is available here. A portable document format (PDF) of the MAID Advisement Sheet (which shows a breakdown of credit requirements) is available here.


TheMaster of Science in Development Management (MSDM) course overview is available here. A portable document format (PDF) of the MSDM Advisement Sheet (which shows a breakdown of credit requirements) is available here.

For the complete list of classes offered at the University, course descriptions and up-to-date information on classroom assignments see the Schedule of Classes.
Fall 2008 Schedule of Related Courses

Selected International Development Program Syllabi
International Development (core) (SIS 637)Alternative theories and definitions of development as expressed in the major international institutions (aid agencies, cartels, multinational corporations) concerned with the transfer of resources. Considers the problems of the “change-agent” in working for development and examines the major development issues.
Micropolitics of Development (core) (SIS 636) The objective of this course is an understanding of the survival struggles and strategies individuals face and the choices they make. Some work within credit unions, cooperatives, parties, interest groups, or alone without much group support. Others rely on patrons, prayers, bribes, threats, or combinations of all these resources for survival.
Quantitative Analysis in International Afairs (core) (SIS 600) Introduction to research design, quantitative measurement, statistical analysis, and computer use for international relations research.
Rural Development (SIS 635)
Managing Urban Development (SIS 635)
Social Policy and Development (SIS 635)
The Global Economy and Sustanable Development (SIS 650)
Youth in International Development (SIS 696)
Development Management (SIS 635)
Demography, Migration, and Development (SIS 519)
Governance, Democracy, and Development (SIS 400) (SIS 647)
Rethinking US Foreign Aid (SIS 596)
Field Survey Research Methods (SIS 634)
Women and Development (SIS 648)

Summer Courses in Peace Building and Development:

The Peacebuilding and Development Summer Institute (in SIS) is a professional training program that provides knowledge, practical experience and skills for practitioners, teachers and students involved in conflict resolution, peacebuilding, humanitarian assistance and development. The Summer Institute will focus on various approaches to mediation, negotiation and reconciliation crucial in conflict-torn and developing regions. Participants will explore innovative methods of promoting cultural diversity with respect to public policy, community and religion, war and post-conflict environments, while expanding their knowledge and skills in a participatory and interactive learning environment. These training courses also provide a forum for networking professionally while challenging Your intellectual curiosity in each of these areas vital for building and promoting sustainable peace. You can register for all these courses online through my.american.edu

For further information kindly refer to http://www.american.edu/sis/peacebuilding or e-mail; saji@american.edu