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International Community Development Major

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Program Overview

Through understanding and valuing the past, students develop a deeper understanding of their place in today's society. Analysis of the whys of the past suggest actions that may be expected to produce positive changes in contemporary institutions and society.

The international community development major is an interdisciplinary degree program in practical missions. ICD majors develop the basic skills of needs assessment, problem solving, training and leadership as well as the ability to address spiritual as well as educational, economic, medical and physical needs. Students learn how to effectively communicate the truth of Christianity within a culture of competing worldviews. Students in this major apply the practical knowledge acquired in a capstone project and seminar presentation.

Student Societies, Clubs and Extracurricular opportunities

International Relations and Development Club
Links students to the community through informational and influential avenues of missionary speakers, government officials, non-profit leaders, videos, outreaches and experience trips.

Careers in International Community Development

Graduates of International Community Development have been hired by the US government departments and agencies such as the State Department, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and AmeriCorps. Other graduates have joined international humanitarian and relief organizations such as the Red Cross, World Relief, Save the Children, World Vision, Compassion International, International Christian Concerns (ICC), just to name a few.

Our graduates are expected to work as International Development practitioners with the United Nations agencies, managing directors for non-profit organizations, and working as international development policy advisors for governmental and non-governmental organizations. Other graduates have joined leading graduate schools for their Masters degree for International Development.

For further information, please contact Dr. Solomon Hailu, 918-495-6069, shailu@oru.edu.

What do you have to look forward to?

Go on mission trips specifically designed for international development students that combine academic knowledge with hands-on-experience helping people. The students benefit from one-on-one experiences with International Development practioners.