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University of Calgary Calendar 2010-2011 Faculty of Arts 4. Program Details 4.19 Development Studies
4.19 Development Studies
Overview of Programs and Procedures
Baccalaureate Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Development Studies

BA in Development Studies with Co-operative Education

BA Honours  in Development Studies

BA Honours in Development Studies with Co-operative Education

Note: A Minor is offered in Development Studies.

Introduction

Development Studies is designed to provide students with an understanding of issues, policies, and practices associated with development in the context of both Canada and developing countries. In addition to critical interdisciplinary perspectives for conceptualizing and analyzing issues, students will gain practical skills for designing, implementing and effectively managing development projects and programs. The program, therefore, prepares students for further studies, as well as for employment in governmental, non-governmental, and other development-related fields in Canada and abroad.

First year students in Development Studies are encouraged to explore courses in a variety of areas.  It is recommended that a first year program include: General Studies 201, Development Studies 201 and at least an additional 1.5 full-course equivalents from the Faculty of Arts. Degree programs in Development Studies include senior-level courses offered by various Departments either as core requirements or as options. It is therefore useful to take first year courses from a variety of related areas such as Geography and Economics.

Students seeking advice on first year course selection may contact the Interdisciplinary Advisor or the Arts and Science Undergraduate Programs Office.

Contact Information and Program Advice

Program Director: E. Einsiedel

Website: http://arts.ucalgary.ca/departments-programs/development-studies

Questions?

For guidance on where to get program advice, see the Faculty of Arts website under http://arts.ucalgary.ca/undergraduate/student-support.

Admission to the Major

Prospective students wishing to enter a BA Program in Development Studies must meet the criteria in the section of this Calendar on A.2 “Admission Requirements” at the University of Calgary.

Admission to Honours

The Faculty of Arts procedures for Admission to Honours established in section, 3.4.3 Honours Degrees with a Major Field are applicable and provide the overall framework.

Students majoring in Development Studies are eligible to apply for Honours by the May 1 deadline only if they will complete the program during the following academic year.

In addition to completing an application in the on-line Student Centre by the May 1 deadline, students must submit a completed application form for General Studies 590 (Honours Thesis) to the Interdisciplinary Advisor. The application form must be signed by a thesis supervisor and include preliminary thesis proposal. To meet the May 1 deadline, it is recommended that students wishing to enrol in the Honours program obtain guidelines and an application form from the Interdisciplinary Advisor no later than March 1. Students are strongly advised to secure a thesis supervisor by March 15.

Overlapping Programs

Programs in Development Studies can only be taken in conjunction with programs in Canadian Studies, International Indigenous Studies, Law and Society or Women’s Studies with the approval of the Faculty of Arts. Similarly, programs in Development Studies can only be taken in conjunction with programs from the Department of Communication and Culture with Faculty approval. Consent is required for Double Majors, Combined Degrees and Second Baccalaureate Degrees, but not to Major-plus-Minor combinations or Double Minors.

Field of Development Studies

The Field of Development Studies consists of the following courses:

Supporting Courses

Notes:

  • Most of the courses listed above have prerequisites, many of which lie outside the Field of Development Studies. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that prerequisites are completed.
  • Additional courses in the field may be listed on the Faculty of Arts website.