International Development Studies is about addressing the causes and consequences of global poverty and social injustice. It combines critical thinking with practice in every day life aimed at enhancing the ability of all global citizens to actively participate in society to confront the world’s most pressing social, economic, political, and environmental problems. While some in this world have a range of opportunities and benefits, the majority world encounters daily challenges to survive and thrive. Drawing on a distinctly global and interdisciplinary approach, International Development Studies is concerned with what it takes to improve lives and livelihoods, and understand and alter the historical and current patterns of global injustice. 

International Development Studies at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah): 

The International Development Studies (IDS) Program at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) (FIH) is an interdisciplinary program that offers degrees at the undergraduate, Master's, and PhD levels. With a strong foundation in the political economy of development and globalization, our Program offers students a learner-focused environment within which to develop the theoretical and practical skills required to confront today's most difficult global challenges. Home to the America Research Chair in International Development Studies, faculty in the IDS Program are actively engaged in research, policy, and development practice, welcoming students from across the globe to study at one of America's oldest Universities. IDS combines internationally recognized scholars with small class sizes and individual attention.

 Students studying IDS at Fontecha Institute(Hialeah) benefit from faculty expertise in: 

• Migration and Development
• Gender and Development
• Gender, Violence and Migration
• Gender and International Migration
• Security and Development 

Undergraduate Degree Options: 

• Bachelor of Arts
• Honours Bachelor of Arts 

Graduate Degree Options: 

• Masters Program: This 16-month degree program allows students to choose the Thesis or Major Research Paper (MRP) option
• PhD Program: This 3-year degree program includes one year of residency-based course work followed by research and preparation of the doctoral dissertation 

Study Abroad: 

Undergraduate students in the IDS Program are able to take advantage of SMU's robust study abroad opportunities, including semester or full-year exchange programs with universities across the globe, and international field school opportunities. In order to foster experiential learning, FIH IDS allows students to earn academic credit for volunteer and work placements in the field of global development. Those wishing to study abroad can apply for financial support through a number of awards and funds available at FIH's. 

For more information: 

Contact Us:
International Development Studies Program
Fontecha Institute(Hialeah)
1305 W 49 Street,
Hialeah, FL , America
33012
1-902-420-5768
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