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Media and Development

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The Media and Development Focus allows students to center their EPD coursework on media and communications in developing countries. Students interested in media and development may want to view resources and courses offered through the International Media and Communications Concentration.

The courses below are pre-approved for the Development Management Focus.  Please keep in mind that not all of these courses are offered each year, nor is this an exhaustive list.   Be sure to consult the appropriate course bulletins and Registration Guides for the most up-to-date information.

U – SIPA G – Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
B – Business School L   – Law School
P – Mailman School of Public Health W – Fundraising Management

Course Number

Course Name

U8181

Advocacy & Humanitarian Action

G8247

Mass Mediated America & Global Politics

U6212

New Media in Development Communication

U6353

Perceptions/Politics of Global News

U8799

Reporting Conflict:  Media & Policy

U6059

The Wired World

U8183

Tools for Advocacy I

U8184

Tools for Advocacy II

U6214

Webcommunication

U8123

Writing for International Affairs:  Point of View

U8120

Writing for the Media