Sequence of Coursework

Each course carries 3 points, unless otherwise noted.

First Year—Summer

PUAF U4423

Two-week intensive pre–MPA of Development Practice “boot camp”: Includes math, statistics refresher, economics refresher, science and public health review, professional writing and communication practicum.
0 points

First Year—Fall

SIPA U6400
Economic Analysis for International Public Affairs I
3 points

INAF U6043
Integrated Development Practice
3 points

Foreign Language (Intermediate Level II or Higher)*
*Unless proficiency in second language has been demonstrated
3 points, minimum

PHGH P6810

Introduction to Global Health I
3 points

SIPA U6500
Quantitative Analysis I
3 points

SIPA U4040

Professional Development in International Affairs
1/2 point

Cross-disciplinary Seminar and Practical Exercise

0 points

First Year—Spring

SIPA U6401
Economic Analysis for International Public Affairs II
3 points

PUAF U6480

Global Food Systems
3 points

PUAF U6413
Global Health Practice
3 points

SDEV U9240

Human Ecology and Sustainable Development
3 points

Cross-disciplinary Seminar and Practical Exercise

0 points

Second Year—Summer

First intensive field study experience (2 months)

Second Year—Fall

SDEV U6240; EAEE E4009; EAEE E4257, among others
Course in environmental sciences
3 points

PEPM U4315; SDEV U9606, among others
Course in macroeconomics
3 points

Methods of Sustainable Development Practice
3 points

Managing Multi-Sectoral Interviews Including Finance, Accountung, and Commodities Management for Development Practice
3 points

Second Year—Spring

SDEV U9250
Politics of Sustainable Development
3 points

SDEV U9255

Advanced Applications of Policy and Planning Tools
3 points

Applied Field Study/Workshop in Development Practice
3 points