This collection archives and makes available graduate theses and dissertations that were previously held in Concordia University Portland's institutional repository, CU Commons.

The Master of Arts in International Development and Service (MA IDS) was a “living classroom” combining rigorous academic study with field research and volunteer service in the United States and in several overseas settings. This program prepared students for careers with community development organizations, international non-profits, inter-governmental agencies, NGOs and educational institutions.

Students enrolled in the MA IDS program developed in-depth, topical research projects as the culmination to their degree. As Concordia University placed a substantial emphasis on service-learning experiences, many of these thesis projects involved helping international partner organizations in order to make a positive impact on local and global communities.