International Development Studies

UC Education Abroad Program (EAP)

• Inmersive Summer, semester and year-long programs in 42 countries. Take a Virtual World Tour
• Many programs offer internships, research, and volunteer opportunities.
• Financial Aid available.
• UCLA International Education Office offers a complete list of programs.

Summer Travel Study

UCLA Faculty-Led programs. Open to ALL MAJORS

10 UCLA graded units (two classes) taught in English One course can be applied towards the IDS major Disciplinary Elective requirement 3-4 week-long summer programs Financial aid might cover part of the cost. 

Registration begins on November 18.

THE HAGUE | The Global Governance of International Human Rights PARIS, FRANCE|  Global Challenges in Postcolonial France  Sample Syllabus

Quarter in Washington (UCDC)

This program allows you to intern in Washington, DC while taking classes related to politics, policy, and social issues. Participants take two in-person courses in Washington, DC.

The following courses are approved to fulfill IDS major requirements:

• M194 DC Seminars (Variable Topics) 
  • Title: International Development-Reducing Poverty and Inequity: Lessons from International Development (Approved for IDS 191)
  • Title: Immigration Law and Policy (Approved for Disciplinary)
  • Students may petition other seminars that address socioeconomic inequities
• CESC 155DC (or Pol Sci M195DC in Summer) 
  Approved for Disciplinary or Regional with the following conditions (see syllabus under assignment sections): Book selection must be approved by IDS office (the book has to address international Development issues) and the Final Washington Experience Reflection must address international development topics