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The Concentration in Economic and Political Development (EPD) requires 18 credits, consisting of 6 three-point courses: 2 core courses; 2 development practice courses (methods & workshop); 2 professional track courses.

Note: MPA-EPD students are also required to satisfy the MIA language requirement.

EPD Concentration Core Requirements - select 2 courses

Course Number

Course Title

INAF U6253 or

INAF U6424 or

INAF U6412 or

INAF U6164 or

INAF U6538 or

INAF U8243 or

Other

Introduction to International Development (not offered 2012-2013)

Political Development in the Third World (not offered 2012-2013)

State and Society in the Developing World (fall)

Political Economy of Development: Africa and the World (spring)

State Building in the Developing World (spring)

Politics and Public Sector Reform in Developing Countries (fall)

(requires approval)

INAF U6602 or

INAF U8145 or

Other

Economic Development for International Affairs (spring)

Advanced Economic Development for International Affairs (fall)

(requires approval)

EPD Development Practice Requirements - 2 three-credit courses

Course Number

Course Title

INAF U6827 or

Other

Methods for Development Practice (fall)

(requires approval)

INAF U9001 or

Other Capstone

Workshop in Development Practice (spring)

(requires approval)

EPD Professional Track Requirements 2 three-credit courses:

The Professional Track requirement allows EPD students to focus their coursework in one of four substantive areas: Economic Development, Political Development, Social Development or Sustainable Development. Since development is a multidisciplinary field, many EPD courses may straddle two or more professional tracks (e.g. Issues in Rural Development, Development Evaluation or Corporate Social Responsibility).

Students should consult http://epd.wikispaces.columbia.edu for a list of courses that can be counted toward their Professional Track. Students may count one regional course toward this track (Economic Development, Political Development, Social Development or Sustainable Development).

Please note, the information below is meant to act as a guide; it is in no way an exhaustive list or an endorsement of any of the courses below.

1. Economic Development

The economic track of EPD is designed for students interested in issues such as labor, microfinance, macroeconomic policy, trade and capital flows, and business and development.

Sample courses :

Microfinance and Capital Markets
International Trade

Energy Business and Economic Development
Investment Strategies in Developing Countries


Other campus groups and programs to explore:

CUPID
Grassroots Policy Network
Microfinance Working Group

2. Social Development

The social track of EPD is designed for students interested in education, public health, gender issues, and social movements and processes in developing countries.

Sample courses:

Gender and Livelihoods: From Displacement to Early Recovery

Social Welfare and Development
Social Movements and Social Change

Education in Emergencies

Other campus groups and programs to explore:

Gender Policy Working Group
International and Transcultural Studies Department at Teachers College 
Global Health track at the Mailman School of Public Health

3. Political Development

The political track of EPD is designed for students interested in issues of governance, democracy, peace building, rights and development, and humanitarian affairs.
Sample courses:

Peace Operations in Fragile States
Human Rights and Development Policy
Elections and Political Development

Human Rights in Africa

Other campus groups and programs to explore:

Human Rights Concentration
Humanitarian Affairs Program
Humanitarian Affairs Working Group
UN Studies Working Group
Grassroots Policy Network
International Conflict Resolution Program
Center for International Conflict Resolution

4. Sustainable Development

The sustainable track of EPD is designed for students interested in the environment, extractive industries, and urban development.
Sample courses:

Economic Analysis of Environmental Policies

Environment, Conflict and Resolution Strategies

Poverty, Inequality and the Environment
Environmental Health Sciences


Other campus groups and programs to explore:

Net Impact
SIPA Energy Associations
Student Environmental Coalition for Sustainability
Urban Planning Program at the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation

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