Option in Global Development Studies

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The Option in Global Development Studies provides students with a critical understanding of the processes of change that shape the globe. Students will explore the relationship between colonialism, development, and globalization to address issues of inequality, poverty, the environment, gender, human rights, migration, food, agriculture, health, culture, and ethnicity in different regions of the world. This option complements a range of disciplines in the social sciences and humanities, such as anthropology, sociology, business administration, history, and political studies. It also enhances student capacities to work in such fields as education, social work, health, environment, psychology, policy, law, and global development.

Students who have fulfilled the requirements for an Honours or a General degree in another subject may graduate with an Option in Global Development Studies if they have successfully completed the following 4.0 credits:

• 1.0 GDST credit consisting of GDST 1001H and 1002H

• 3.0 GDST credits in addition to the above