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:
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Core Courses: 12 units (2.0 full-course equivalents): Development Studies 201, 393, Economics 201, 203.
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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, Sociology 311, 313.
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Development Studies Options: An additional 30 units (5.0 full-course equivalents) chosen from the Field of Development Studies.
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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.
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Capstone Seminar: 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) 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.
