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Development Studies Program
K9666 Shrum Science Centre, 778.782.4265 Tel, 778.782.4346 Fax,
Development Studies is the study of social transformation or change, particularly those changes that affect the quality of life of individuals and groups. The problems of social transformation are urgent and complex, and often they transcend the boundaries of conventional academic disciplines. Development Studies examines the problems in, processes involved, and the prospects for the transformation of human, natural, and material resources in various contexts and at various levels of social interaction, from the local, national, and regional to the international/global level.
To study development as social transformation, one must draw upon many disciplines in order to obtain a balanced understanding of historical and contemporary processes. These disciplines include, but are not limited to: anthropology, business, communication, economics, education, geography, history, law, political science, psychology, resource and environmental management, and sociology.
Graduate Certificate in Development Studies
This graduate certificate in development studies links faculty teaching and research across nine units in the university, and enables students to coordinate their graduate studies so as to concentrate on development issues, using a multidisciplinary approach. Students move through their programs in their departments while also being in regular contact with those with common interests in development across the university.
Program Requirements
• Students will be admitted to the university and graduate from their home units according to departmental, school and faculty regulations.
• Students enrolled in listed certificate courses must meet all course requirements. Students will be advised early of course scheduling (listed in the certificate) to enable them to plan their programs in consultation with their supervisory committees.
• The list of courses taught in the next terms will be published well in advance. Students should plan course choices leading to the certificate well ahead. Completing the certificate may require completion of more courses than the degree requires and may thus prolong completion time.
• Students will graduate with a regular graduate degree offered by their home units, plus a certificate that recognizes their concentration in the field of development studies.
Admission Requirements
On being granted regular admission to a graduate program in any department, school, or faculty in the University (including special arrangements), students will be informed about the certificate by the steering committee. Though working on projects, theses, and essays is not a requirement of the certificate, students who elect to complete projects, theses, essays in the unit of admission (known as the home department) in a development-related subject will be encouraged to participate.
Continuation Requirements
Maintaining satisfactory progress as a graduate student in the University. Students will be informed of their progress toward the certificate.
Graduation Requirements
Students will complete four courses selected from the course list approved by the program’s steering committee, including a core seminar course on development. Students complete listed courses from at least two different departments or schools (or non-departmentalized faculties). Any student can complete the certificate with an appropriate combination of courses, including the core seminar. Students are advised to complete the core seminar course in the first half of their graduate studies.
Required Courses
The core seminar course is currently offered as a special topics course co-hosted by the School of Communication and the Department of Political Science. A list of courses eligible for inclusion in the certificate will be published annually.
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