Home > Academics > Concentrations > EPD > Curriculum
Curriculum
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 U8243 or INAF U6412 or INAF U6532 or Other |
Introduction to International Development Political Development in the Third World Politics and Public Sector Reform in Developing Countries State & Society in the Developing World (not offered 2011-12) Politics and Institutions in Developing Countries (not offered 2011-12) (requires approval) |
INAF U6602 or INAF U8145 or Other |
Economic Development for International Affairs Advanced Economic Development for International Affairs (requires approval) |
EPD Development Practice Requirements - 2 three-credit courses
Course Number |
Course Title |
INAF U6827 or Other |
Methods for Development Practice (requires approval) |
INAF U9001 or Other Capstone |
Workshop in Development Practice (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 & the Developing World
International Trade
Emerging Market Investment Climate
Macroeconomic Policy & Development
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:
Education and the Development of Nations
Gender and Livelihoods: From Displacement to Early Recovery
Health Policy in the Global Context
Social Movements and Social Change
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:
Managing the UN System
Peace Building after Conflict
Human Rights and Development Policy
Elections & Political Development
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:
Environmental and Resource Economics
US Security: Geopolitics of Oil and Gas
Poverty, Inequality and the Environment
Energy Business & Economic Development
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