Program Overview
It combines theory and practical learning, emphasizing critical thinking and social justice. Students gain expertise through multidisciplinary courses and unique study abroad options, preparing them for careers in various fields, including social policy analysis, human rights, and community development.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
International Development Studies (IDS) at Trent equips students with the tools to understand and analyze societal transformation. The curriculum, built from 10 academic departments, explores themes such as poverty, conflict, the environment, and gender. Students learn from anthropologists, political scientists, economists, and other experts in courses that integrate theory and practical learning, emphasizing critical thinking and social justice. The multidisciplinary program features unique study abroad options, allowing students to take their studies global.
Teaching:
The program emphasizes critical thinking and social justice. Courses integrate theory and practical learning.
Careers:
- Featured Career: Social Policy Analyst (Salary Range: $21.50-$51.28/hr, 81,000 Jobs in Canada, 10YR Job Outlook: 32,600)
- Other Opportunities:
- Human Rights Officer
- Community Education Coordinator
- Lawyer
- Diplomat
- United Nations Official
- International Civil Servant
- Humanitarian Assistance Worker
- Refugee Affairs Program Officer
- Economic Development Officer
- Disaster Relief Specialist
- Policy Analyst
Other:
- Specializations: Students can specialize in African Studies, Global Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Social Change, Global Migration & Refugee Studies, or Latin American Studies.
- Resume Boosters:
- Complete the four-year co-op stream for 12 months of paid experience across three work terms with local or international organizations.
- Study and gain experience in a developing country through the Trent in Ghana or Trent in Bolivia program, with the option for an extended field placement.
- Participate in a community-based research project.
- Join the Student Association for International Development and contribute to the Community Movements Conference, developing skills in event planning, management, communications, and community engagement.
