The Bachelor of Science in International Community Development equips students to help global communities to become sustainable and to thrive. In our present world, millions of people are affected by poverty, drought, famine and other natural and man-made disasters. Prepare yourself to help communities grow and prosper.
Following a foundation of community development studies and basic economics, students spend one semester away in a simulated developing world environment at the HEART (Hunger, Education and Resource Training) Village in Lake Wales, Florida. Areas of training include sustainable agriculture, spiritual development, small animal husbandry, food technology, appropriate technology, primary health and cross-cultural communication and community development. Students also take courses in intercultural studies in order to understand and be able to communicate in cross-cultural, global contexts.
Campus
January 3, 2025
120
School of Missions & Intercultural Ministry
ABHE, SACSCOC
You can work with organizations that focus on relief and development around the world. You may work in areas like water and sanitation, education, health care, or food security.
You can work with NGOs that focus on relief and development while incorporating Christian values. These organizations work towards alleviating poverty, addressing issues of social justice and building sustainable communities around the world.
You can work with secular NGOs that are committed to community development. These organizations often work in partnership with local communities to address issues like poverty, education and health care.
In addition to the undergraduate core and other related courses, here is a glimpse at a few of the courses you will be taking in this program.
For a full list of courses related to this program, visit the Academic Catalog at one of the options below:
In this course, you will uncover the principles that promote effective disaster response operations and management. You will review the divergent approaches to disaster response operations (e.g., command and control vs. networking and problem solving). You will learn how to provide an effective response for the affected population and an overview of disaster response functions such as implementing the emergency operations plan, warning, evacuation, search and rescue, emergency medical care/mass casualties, mass fatalities, sheltering and mass care, donations management, damage assessment, the disaster declaration process, media relations/public information, individual and public assistance, and critical incident stress debriefing.
This course deals with health and nutrition issues, practices, and education for missionaries who will be living in developing communities of the world. You will be presented with an overview of common health and nutrition issues that are typically faced in developing areas including malnutrition, tropical diseases, skin issues, child birth and first aid. Offered through the HEART Village.
This course provides you with practical insights necessary for proclaiming the Gospel and functioning more effectively in a cross-cultural and community development setting. You will be introduced to a variety of Christian spiritual disciplines as they are integrated into personal and community life. Other aspects of this course include the practical application of leadership and organizational skills. Offered through the HEART Village.
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