B.A., Intercultural Studies + Master of Science, Global Development (3+2)
Do you desire to gain skills in ministering to diverse nationalities and cultures? How about truly making a brighter world? The program is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and character needed for effective transformational work in international and/or urban settings giving you the foundation with a multi-disciplinary approach to study, coupled with a classroom that spans the world. Your light develops and grows as you acquire the skills of an economist, policy expert, entrepreneur, philosopher and theologian. So a brighter you will be ready to shine, and know how to create sustainable development that lifts us all and causes real-world change.
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Organized foreign fieldwork which is tailored to the career trajectories that the graduate student desires to attain. Curriculum that includes a broad spectrum of skills from many disciplines which contribute to a well-rounded preparation for employment in the international development industry. This includes:
- Cultural studies
- Business skills
- Policy
- Strategic planning
- Grant writing
- Threat assessment
- Social scientific research
- And more!
This degree prepares graduate students to attain leadership positions in:
- International governmental
- Non-governmental
- Private sector initiatives.
This includes:
- Well-known international philanthropic entities
- The activities of the US State Department
- United nations, and the many contractors utilized to fulfill contracts for services that these engage in.
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Your Faculty
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Your Catalog
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