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4.4.12 BA in Development Studies

4.4.13 BA Honours in Development Studies

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4.4.15 Minor in African Studies

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4.4.12 BA in Development Studies

A. FACULTY OF ARTS REQUIREMENTS

Students must adhere to the applicable Faculty of Arts requirements in 3.4 Graduation.

B. MAJOR-FIELD REQUIREMENTS

Students must successfully complete a minimum of 48 units (8.0 full-course equivalents) in the field of Development Studies and fulfill the following requirements:

Core Courses: 12 units (2.0 full-course equivalents) including: Development Studies 201, 393, Economics 201, and 203.
Research Methods Requirement: 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) from Anthropology 411, Communication and Media Studies 313, Geography 340, History 300, Political Science 399 or Sociology 311 or 313.
Development Studies Options: An additional 30 units (5.0 full-course equivalents) chosen from the Field of Development Studies.
Upper-Level Options: Inclusive of the courses used to fulfill requirements 2-3 above, at least 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) must be at the 400 level or above including at least 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) labelled Development Studies.
Capstone Seminar: Development Studies 591.

C. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Language Requirement: 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) in a modern language other than English. Students should select a language that will assist in their research or complement a regional focus.

D. DEGREE OPTIONS

The BA in Development Studies can be taken with Co-operative Education. See section 3.4.4 Co-operative Education Programs for information and requirements.