IDS students come to Ohio University from all over the world … our graduates then work throughout the world to promote positive social change, with organizations such as UNICEF, UNHCR,USAID and other development organizations including non-governmental and consulting agencies.
About the program
Founded in 1977 as the Development Studies Program, the International Development Studies (IDS) Program at Ohio University offers a diverse and stimulating atmosphere for students who have a background and interest in the social, natural sciences, and health sciences, and wish to apply this interest and learning to international development. The program provides a supportive environment for examining the issues and challenges of social, economic, and human development in varied contexts. It is multi-and inter-disciplinary with flexibility to meet individual needs and interests while providing specialized training. It provides opportunities to develop new skills and perspectives that cross disciplinary and geographic boundaries and to reflect on development goals and issues with the support of a diverse community of scholars. It is international in scope with about fifty percent of students from outside the U.S. and global in reach with alumni of the program in countries from Japan to Moldova, from Indonesia to Brazil, and from South Africa to Algeria.
For program admission requirements, visit: http://www.internationalstudies.ohio.edu/app-info/faq.html
Program Goals
The goal of IDS is to produce graduates who will become development practitioners - catalysts and facilitators for change in developing contexts. We approach the study of international development from a multidisciplinary perspective, combining theory, methods, practical application, and technical concentration. Students build upon a required core while specializing in one of four concentrations: environment, gender, health, or social sciences. Additional specialization is possible with numerous certificates (gender, GIS, and environment for example). In addition, students choose one of the three tracks to complete their degree. These include (a) a thesis; (b) a professional project; or (c) the completion of a comprehensive examination.
Internships
The IDS program strongly supports and encourages internships with both domestic and international organizations. Internships offer students a chance to experience international development in a real-world setting. Students may count 5 hours of internship credit towards their concentration focus. The program has an active and large databank of opportunities and students use it to locate appropriate prospects.
Opportunities
After completing their degrees, students go on to careers in government agencies (USAID, JICA, etc.), non-government organizations (CARE, CRS, etc.) or the private sector (DAI, Chemonics, etc.). Alternatively, some pursue further graduate degrees in fields such as public health or administration, law, and education.
Visit us online
For more information, visit: http://www.developmentstudies.ohio.edu/
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Additional Information
To learn more about the International Development Studies program at the Center for International Studies, contact:
Bob J. Walter, Director
International Development Studies
Ohio University
Yamada International House
Athens, OH 45701-2979
Phone: 740-593-1840
Fax: 740-593-1837
Email: walter@ohio.edu