A major issue today is the migration of peoples. Many forced migrants are the result of wars, civil conflicts, and environmental degradation. These forced migrants, refugees and displaced persons, number almost 50 million today. One of the effects of globalization is the voluntary movement of individuals in seek of employment. Nation states have become xenophobic and are strengthening their laws to keep out refugees and immigrants and especially illegal aliens. To understand the legal, social, economic, cultural and political aspects of immigrants and refugees, a prospective student would select from among these courses:
Migrants and Refugees
Theories of Development
Anthropology of Gender
Sustainable Development
International Humanitarian Law
Globalization
War, Peace, and Revolution
Issues in International Social Development
Economics of Development
Co-Directors:
Frederick L. Ahearn, Jr. (National Catholic School of Social Service)
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Karla W. Simon (Columbus School of Law)
Center for International Social Development 100 Shahan Hall 620 Michigan Ave NE Washington DC 20064
