The Major degree in Global Development Studies is intended for students who would like to make development their primary field of study. Students apply to the Major plan after their first year in Arts and Science and should have completed DEVS 100. Students may also combine their Major in DEVS with a Minor in another department.
For students who entered the DEVS plan after May 1, 2024, a DEVS major consists of 60.0 units in DEVS, DEVS-Eligible languages, and DEVS-Eligible courses. 27.0 units are mandatory, 33.0 units selected from DEVS and DEVS_Eligible courses, and 3.0 units from the DEVS_Language list as outlined in the chart below or on the Faculty of Arts and Science webpage.
If there are any discrepancies between the information listed on the DEVS website and the Faculty of Arts and Science Academic Calendar, the academic calendar will prevail.
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CORE COURSES (27.0 units) |
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Select 6.00 units from the following:
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Complete 3.00 units from the following: INDG 101/3.0: Foundations in Indigenous Knowledges and Perspectives |
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Complete the following: DEVS 230/3.0: The Global Political Economy of Development |
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Complete the following: DEVS 340/3.0: Theories of Development |
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Complete 3.0 units from the following: DEVS 300/3.0: Cross-Cultural Research Method |
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Complete the following: DEVS 492/3.0: Topics in Development Studies I |
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Complete 3.00 units from the following: DEVS 492/3.0: Topics in Development Studies I |
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OPTION COURSES (33.0 units) |
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Complete 9.00 units from the following: DEVS at the 300-level or above |
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Complete 9.00 units from the following: DEVS at the 200-level or above |
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Complete 12.00 units from the following: DEVS at the 200-level or above |
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Complete 3.00 units from the following course list: DEVS_Languages |
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| Work-study option: DEVS Majors are eligible to apply for the independent work-study courses (DEVS 410*/411* and 420*) |
| International Study Option: DEVS Majors are eligible to apply for the international study course DEVS 306/307 |
| DEVS 501 (honours thesis) and DEVS 502: Directed reading course |
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Note that non-DEVS courses from the DEVS_Eligible and DEVS_Languages course lists are offered through other departments and may be subject to availability; DEVS students may not have enrolment priority. Students pursuing a Major in Global Developmental Studies and a Minor in Indigenous Studies, please contact the department to discuss course substitutions. A maximum of 6.00 units from courses offered by other Faculties and Schools may be counted toward the program and/or Plan requirements. This includes courses in BMED, COMM, GLPH, HSCI, LAW, NURS, and courses offered by Smith Engineering.
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| If there are any discrepancies between the information listed on the DEVS website and the Faculty of Arts and Science Academic Calendar, the academic calendar will prevail. |
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