Careers related to International and Development Studies
This program is designed to provide a sound background for students who intend to pursue careers in businesses with interests overseas, church work in the third world, teaching, journalism, community relations, translation, international development work, the travel industry, diplomacy, government, international trade and commerce, as well as for those wishing to prepare for advanced scholarly work and research. Currently the International and Development Studies option focuses on Latin America.
International and Development Studies field school
Optional field schools and study tours of three to six weeks duration are organized on a regular basis. A typical field school in Latin America of a three-week duration would cost approximately $2,000 plus meals.
A field school certificate will be awarded to those students successfully completing this aspect of the program.
Work experience
It is recommended that students undertake an average of three hours per week voluntary work during at least one semester of the second year in the program. This can be fulfilled in a number of ways and might include activities involving community education, non-governmental organizations, church groups involved in international issues, etc. Students will thus be introduced to the work world as it pertains to the international sphere, blending academic studies with the realities of employment.
It may be possible to arrange employment opportunities, probably on an exchange basis, in the regions of specialization. This can only be done for individuals who have taken the appropriate language courses.
The Associate of Arts International and Development Studies option requires a minimum of 60 credits transferable to at least one of UBC, UNBC, UVic, or SFU, of which 15 must be from UCFV. No course will be used to meet more than one of the following specific requirements. Students must achieve an average overall grade of C (cumulative GPA of 2.0) calculated on all courses that could apply towards the associate degree.
Sample program outline
Year 1
First semester
Course
Title
Credits
English 105–170 or one of CMNS 125, 155, 251
3
ANTH 102
Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology
or ECON 102
Twentieth Century Economies
or GEOG 140
Human Geography
or POSC 190
International Relations
or POSC 290
International Organizations
or SOC 101
Introductory Sociology I
3
Humanities
100-level
3
LAS 100
Images of Latin America
or LAS 102
Latin American Study tour
3
MATH/Stats/COMP
course
3 (+1)
Total
15
Second semester
Course
Title
Credits
English 105–170 or CMNS 125, 155, 251
3
SOC 250
Sociology of Development
— The Third World Experience
3
Humanities 100-level
3
LAS 110
Pre-Columbian, Hispanic, and African Heritage of Latin America