Community & International Development
Degree Title:
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences, Community & International Development Concentration
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences, Community & International Development Concentration
Community and international development focuses on helping communities identify needs, strengthen local capacity, and respond to social, economic, and environmental challenges. This interdisciplinary concentration equips students to understand complex issues such as poverty, inequality, sustainability, health, education, migration, and community resilience. Students explore how organizations, governments, and communities work together to create meaningful change at local, national, and global levels. The Community and International Development concentration provides a strong foundation for students interested in nonprofit work, humanitarian and development organizations, public service, advocacy, community leadership, program planning, and related fields.
Overview
- Program Type: Bachelors Degree
- Program Length: 120 Credits
- Format: On-Campus
- Program Entry: Typically August or January
- Entry Deadline for August: July 15
- Entry Deadline for January: November 15
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Cost
Costs for undergraduate programs are posted in the Andrews University Bulletin at bulletin.andrews.edu and the AU Student Financial Services page at andrews.edu/services/sfs.
To receive a degree from Andrews University, students must complete 120 credits, which includes the requirements for their chosen Major and Andrews Core Experience (ACE). Some students may also need general electives to reach the 120 credits or may elect to add a minor or additional major.
Official requirements for baccalaureate degrees are found in the Andrews University Bulletin at bulletin.andrews.edu
Official requirements for baccalaureate degrees are found in the Andrews University Bulletin at bulletin.andrews.edu
BS Behavioral Sciences: Community & Int'l Development Requirements
CORE REQUIREMENTS - 24 credits
Choose one of the following:
CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS - 22 credits
Choose 12 credits from the following courses or related courses approved by your advisor and department chair:
NOTES
The School of Social & Behavioral Sciences regularily offers tours during the summer which allow students to learn through cultural immersion and hands on practical training. Students in the Community & Int'l Development concentration are stronly encouraged to participate in at least one summer tour. Find out more on our Study Tours page.
- ANTH200 Cultural Anthropology (3)
- BHSC110 Careers & Plans for Behavioral Sciences (0)
- BHSC225 Global Social Issues (0)
- PSYC101 Introduction to Psychology (3)
- SOCI119 Principles of Sociology (3)
- BHSC230 Research Methods I (3)
- SOCI432 Research Methods II (3)
Choose one of the following:
- ANTH417 Cultural & Developmental Anthropology (3)
- PSYC450 Social Psychology (3)
- SOCI474 Social Thought and Theory (3)
CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS - 22 credits
- SOCI421 Development Theory & Practice (3)
- SOCI424 Humanitarian Studies: Theory & Practice (3)
- SOCI431 Needs Assessment & Capacity Mapping (3)
- SOCI497 Internship (1-2)
Choose 12 credits from the following courses or related courses approved by your advisor and department chair:
- ECON225 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
- HONS345H What is Other? (3)
- PSYC468 Community Psychology (3)
- SOCI215 Intro to Criminal Justice (3)
- SOCI255 Juvenile Delinquency (3)
- SOCI350 Social Policy (2)
- SOCI366 Drugs & Behavior (3)
- SOCI408 Emergency Preparedness (2)
- SOCI410 Social Gerontology (3)
- SOCI420 Medical Sociology (3)
- SOCI425 Racial & Ethnic Relations (3)
- SOCI430 Gender Roles in Contemporary Society (3)
- SOCI433 Research Methods III (3)
- SOCI434 Research Methods IV (3)
- SOCI460 Death & Grief in Contemporary Society (2)
- SOCI470 Demography (3)
- SOCI475 Topics: (1-4)
NOTES
- A minimum of 18 credits must be from courses numbered 300 or above
- Topics courses may be repeated with unique topics
The School of Social & Behavioral Sciences regularily offers tours during the summer which allow students to learn through cultural immersion and hands on practical training. Students in the Community & Int'l Development concentration are stronly encouraged to participate in at least one summer tour. Find out more on our Study Tours page.
Sample Four-Year Plan
FIRST YEAR
SECOND YEAR
THIRD YEAR
FOURTH YEAR
A typical four year plan is based on a full time load of 15-16 credits per semester in the Fall (August-December) and Spring (January-May) semesters. Students may elect to take courses in the summers for lighter courseloads in the fall and spring or to accellerate completion. A typical summer load is 3-6 credits for part-time study and 9-12 credits for full time study. In many cases, students who participate in summer tours are able to complete their program in 3-3.5 years.
- SOCI119 Principles of Sociology (3)
- BHSC110 Careers & Plans for BHSC (0)
- BHSC225 Global Social Issues (3)
- ANTH200 Cultural Anthropology (3)
- PSYC101 Intro to Psychology (3)
- ENGL115/117 College Writing I (3)
- ENGL215 College Writing II (3)
- COMM104 Communication Skills (3)
- Choose RELT100 God in Human life (3) or RELB210 Jesus in His Time & Ours (3)
- Choose an ACE Math Course (3-4)
- HLED135 Wellbeing 360° (3)
SECOND YEAR
- Choose concentration electives (12)
- Choose a Religion Course (3)
- Choose a Natural Science course (4-5)
- Choose a Fine Arts/Humanities Theory Course (3)
- Choose a Fine Arts/Humanities ACE Course (3)
- HIST110 Worldviews, Cultures, & Gods (3)
- Choose a general elective or minor requirement (3)
THIRD YEAR
- BHSC230 Research Methods I (3)
- SOCI432 Research Methods II (3)
- Choose two: ANTH417 Cultural & Developmental Anthropology (3), PSYC450 Social Psychology (3), SOCI474 Social Thought and Theory (3)
- Choose a Religion Course (3)
- Choose general electives or minor requirements (15)
FOURTH YEAR
- SOCI421 Development Theory & Practice (3)
- SOCI424 Humanitarian Studies: Theory & Practice (3)
- SOCI431 Needs Assessment & Capacity Mapping (3)
- SOCI497 Internship (1-2)
- Choose a Religion Course (3)
- Choose general electives or minor requirements (16)
A typical four year plan is based on a full time load of 15-16 credits per semester in the Fall (August-December) and Spring (January-May) semesters. Students may elect to take courses in the summers for lighter courseloads in the fall and spring or to accellerate completion. A typical summer load is 3-6 credits for part-time study and 9-12 credits for full time study. In many cases, students who participate in summer tours are able to complete their program in 3-3.5 years.
Andrews Core Experience
Andrews Core Experience courses are required for all undergraduate students regardless of major. These courses count towards the 120 total credits for a degree and are included in the four-year-plan above. For students who are accepted into the J.N. Andrews Honors Program, the SAGES curriculum replaces the Andrews Core Experience Requirements - find out more at andrews.edu/services/honors.
Official requirements for the Andrews Core Experience are found in the Andrews University Bulletin at bulletin.andrews.edu
Official requirements for the Andrews Core Experience are found in the Andrews University Bulletin at bulletin.andrews.edu
- Phone: 269-471-3152
- Email: ssbs@andrews.edu