Development Studies - Minor
Explore the complexities of development with AUC’s minor in Development Studies. This interdisciplinary program delves into social, political, economic, and cultural factors influencing development. With guidance from the Anthropology and Sociology units, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of development-related issues. Enhance your primary studies and impress potential employers with your diverse skill set and knowledge.
Program Overview
AUC’s broad-based liberal arts education allows you to diversify your learning with a minor or two — helping you develop skills complementary to your primary area of study and demonstrating to potential employers that you have range.
A minor in development studies will introduce you to the various social, political, economic and cultural factors related to the process of development. The approach is interdisciplinary and comparative, with a primary emphasis on development-related issues. The Anthropology and Sociology units of the Department of Sociology, Egyptology and Anthropology provide academic advising for this program on behalf of an interdisciplinary group of faculty.
Degrees and Admission Requirements
Students wishing to pursue a minor in Development Studies should meet the minimum academic and admission requirements set by AUC.