Academic Calendar 2026-2027

Global Development Studies – Major (Arts) – Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Subject: Administered by the Department of Global Development Studies.
Plan: Consists of 48.00 units as described below.
Plan Code: DEVS-M
Program: The Plan, when combined with a Major or Minor in another subject, and with sufficient electives to a minimum of 120.00 units, will lead to a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree.

1. Core
A. Complete the following:
DEVS 101Development Studies in Global Perspective3.00
DEVS 102Canada in the World3.00
B. Complete 3.00 units from the following:3.00
Introduction to Indigenous Studies
Historical and Contemporary Experiences of Indigenous Peoples in Canada
C. Complete the following
DEVS 230The Global Political Economy of Development3.00
DEVS 240Decolonizing Development3.00
D. Complete the following:
DEVS 340Theories of Development3.00
E. Complete 3.00 units from the following:3.00
Cross-Cultural Research Method
Development in Action
Policy Advocacy in Global Development
F. Complete the following:
DEVS 492Topics in Development Studies I3.00
G. Complete 3.00 units from the following:3.00
Topics in Development Studies I
Engaging Development Studies
2. Option
A. Complete 9.00 units from the following:9.00
DEVS at the 300-level or above
B. Complete 12.00 units from the following:12.00
DEVS at the 200-level or above
Electives and/or Other Plan Requirements72.00
Total Units120.00

3. Notes

A. A maximum of 12.00 units from courses offered by other Faculties and Schools may be counted toward the program and/or Plan requirements. This includes courses in BMED, COMM, GLPH, HSCI, LAW, NURS, and courses offered by Smith Engineering.