Program Overview
This multidisciplinary Global Development Studies specialization examines the complex social, political, economic, and environmental aspects of human migration. Students learn from global experts in diverse fields, engage in hands-on experiences through study abroad programs and community collaborations, and develop a global understanding of critical migration issues. This specialization prepares students for careers in human rights, settlement services, international development, and policy analysis.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Study alongside global experts, examining the nature and dynamics of cross-border population movements from social, political, economic, and environmental angles. Students in this specialization address real-world social challenges through study abroad opportunities and through work with community organizations, government agencies and NGOs.
Outline:
- Courses:
- GDST-SOCI 3150H: Global Migration (0.5 GDST credit)
- GDST-CRIM-SOCI 3155H (3120H): Citizenship Rights and Development (3.5 credits)
- GDST-CRIM-SOCI 3121H: Human Rights—Theory and Practice (3.5 credits)
- GDST-ANTH-ERST-SAFS 3802D: Community Development and Migration (3.5 credits)
- GDST 3850H: Field Course (3.5 credits)
- GDST 4011Y/4021D: Honours Thesis on Migration (3.5 credits)
- GDST 4221Y: Community-based Research Methods and Migration Project (3.5 credits)
- GDST-CAST-POST-SOCI 4252H: Refugees, Forced Migration, and Experience in the Canadian Context (3.5 credits)
- GDST-ANTH-SOCI 4750H: Ethnicity, Political Conflict, and Genocide (3.5 credits)
- GDST-POST 4873H: Community-Based Research with Immigrants (3.5 credits)
- CAST-GEOG-POST-GESO 2245H: Contemporary Canadian Immigration (3.5 credits)
- SOCI-CAST-POST 3661H: Race, Ethnicities, and Multiculturalism (3.5 credits)
- SWRK 3108H: Africentric Perspectives in Social Work (3.5 credits)
- Degree Requirements:
- Students must complete 4.0 credits in the specialization.
- Students must have successfully completed a single- or joint-major Honours degree in Global Development Studies.
- Structure: The specialization can be completed as part of a B.A. or B.A. (Honours) degree.
- Modules: The program is structured around a variety of courses in migration studies, political science, anthropology, sociology, social work, and economics.
Teaching:
- Students learn from experts in a variety of fields related to human migration.
- The program offers a truly interdisciplinary approach to human migration.
- Students have the opportunity to gain a global perspective on migration issues through the Trent-in-Ghana Program or complete a 4-6 week field course in Turkey or Ecuador.
- Students can put theory into practice through community-based research projects with migrant-focused community organizations.
Careers:
- Featured Career: Human Rights Specialist
- Career Opportunities:
- Settlement Officer
- Immigration Lawyer
- Human Rights Officer
- Refugee Affairs Program Officer
- Economic Development Officer
- Community Education Coordinator
- Diplomat
- United Nations Official
- International Civil Servant
- Humanitarian Assistance Worker
- Disaster Relief Specialist
- Policy Analyst
- Social Worker
Other:
- Students can join the Student Association for International Development and contribute to the student-run Community Movements Conference.
- Students can complete a 4-6 week field course in Turkey or Ecuador.
- Students can gain a global perspective on migration issues through the Trent-in-Ghana Program.
- Students can put theory into practice through a community-based research project with migrant-focused community organizations.
