The UF MDP builds solid disciplinary competencies but also emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach that integrates theory, practice and skills training. The two-year MDP curriculum combines discipline-specific foundational core courses with specialization courses.
- MDP Curriculum Summary
- Fall 2024 Course List
- Spring 2024 Course List
- Fall 2023 Course List
- Spring 2023 Course List
Core Courses (minimum 24 credits) provide disciplinary competency within the natural, social, health and management sciences. Select any course below to view its syllabus.
Social Sciences | Health Sciences | Natural Sciences | Management Skills | Field Practicum/ Capstone Courses |
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LAS 6943/AFS 6305: Global Classroom: Development Theory & Practice LAS 6938/AFS 6307: Foundations of Economic Analysis for Sustainable Development OR AEB 6933: Economic Development in Latin America | PHC 6764: Global Public Health and Development I Students select a second Global Health and Development course from a short list of approved courses | AGR 5277C: Tropical Cropping Systems OR GEO 6938: Parks & People EVR 5705: Natural Resource Management and Innovation Systems | LAS 6291: Communication & Leadership Skills LAS 6046/AFS 6303: Development Administration | LAS 6049/AFS 6062: Design & Methods for Sustainable Development Practice LAS 6047/AFS 6346: Conservation and Development Practicum |
Opportunities for student specializations are many and include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Certificate in Gender and Development
- Certificate in Tropical Conservation and Development
- Certificate in Latin American Studies
- Certificate in African Studies
- Certificate in Public Health
- Agriculture, Education and Communication
- Certificates in Tropical Agriculture or Global Agroecology
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Program Evaluation (variety of coursework options)
- Minor in Nonprofit Organizational Leadership
- Forest/Natural Resource Conservation
- Soil & Water Science: Water Resource Management
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation: Certificate in Environmental Education and Communications
- Ecotourism
- Social Impact & Sustainability
- Participatory Research Methods and Statistics (variety of coursework options)
Students use the MDP Study Plan to plan their programs and track progress towards fulfilling program requirements.