Global Development Studies minor
Quick Facts
Credential:
Bachelor's degree
Duration:
4 years
Format:
Full time, Part time
Options:
Minor
Start date:
January, May, September
Location:
Abbotsford campus
Cost:
Tuition and fees
Features:
- Internships with international development organizations are available in Canada and abroad.
- Program eligible for financial aid
Program description
The Global Development Studies (GDS) minor allows students to complement their major with an interdisciplinary understanding of global challenges, including social, economic, political, and environmental inequalities and injustices.
Through the minor, students explore issues such as poverty, gender inequality, sustainability, global health, climate change, and migration. By examining these challenges through a critical global perspective, students can connect their primary field of study to broader questions of social justice, equity, and sustainable development.
Career expectations
A minor in Global Development Studies can enhance career opportunities by adding a global perspective to your primary field of study.
The knowledge and skills gained through the minor can complement careers in areas such as education, communications, public policy, international development, environmental sustainability, and community services.
The minor can also provide a valuable foundation for further studies in fields related to global development, social justice, and international affairs.
Entrance requirements
Follow the entrance requirements of the degree program you choose, and check here the requirements to declare a minor in Global Development Studies.
International student admissions
This program is open for international students.
Upgrading options
Students who do not meet the entrance requirements may complete upgrading to meet prerequisites for university-level courses.
Prospective students should contact the Future Students office to learn more about upgrading options.
Current or returning students should connect with the appropriate advising area based on the level of upgrading required:
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University-level upgrading (100 level and above): Qualifying Studies Advisor
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High school equivalent courses (below 100 level): Upgrading Advisor
Learning outcomes
Through the Global Development Studies minor, students will develop the ability to:
- Understand key concepts and theories related to global development, inequality, and social justice.
- Examine global challenges through interdisciplinary perspectives.
- Connect global development issues to their primary field of study.
- Engage in discussions about equity, sustainability, and social change.
- Apply critical thinking, intercultural awareness, and ethical perspectives to global issues.
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