Global Development Studies

Global Development Studies extended minor

The Global Development Studies extended minor can be applied to a number of degree programs. This section specifies the extended minor requirements only. Please refer to the appropriate Bachelor degree section for information on additional requirements.

The extended minor can be completed in approximately four years, on a full-time basis, when coupled with another major, extended minor, or minor in the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science. If combined with another degree, completion time may exceed four years. Students are encouraged to consult an Academic Advisor early to ensure timely completion.

Declaration requirements

Prior to declaring an extended minor in Global Development Studies, students must have been admitted to another UFV degree program that permits the declaration of minors or extended minors, and be in good standing in that program.

Students are encouraged to formally declare entry into the GDS extended minor as early as possible in their university studies to facilitate advising, access to courses, and timely completion of their degrees.

Program outline

Lower-level requirements: 15-16 credits

Note: A single course cannot be used to satisfy more than one requirement.

Upper-level requirements: 16-21 credits

Note 1: A single course cannot be used to satisfy more than one requirement.

Note 2: Students may take no more than one of GEOG 396/GDS 310/SOC 396 or GEOG 398/GDS 311/SOC 398.

Residency

Students must complete at least 25% of the credits required for the extended minor at UFV. Half of these credits must be at the upper level. Transfer credits and credits earned through prior learning assessment, including course challenge, do not meet this requirement. Please see UFV's Credentials policy (64).

Bachelor of Arts students must complete at least 50% (8 credits) of the upper-level requirements at UFV. Students in other degrees should confirm the residency requirements of their program.

Global Development Studies minor

The Global Development Studies minor can be applied to a number of degree programs. This section specifies the minor requirements only. Please refer to the appropriate Bachelor degree for information on additional requirements.

The minor can be completed in approximately four years, on a full-time basis, when coupled with another major, extended minor, or minor in the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science. If combined with another degree, completion time may exceed four years. Students are encouraged to consult an Academic Advisor early to ensure timely completion.

Declaration requirements

Prior to declaring a minor in Global Development Studies, students must have been admitted to another UFV degree program that permits the declaration of minors or extended minors, and be in good standing in that program.

Students are encouraged to formally declare entry into the GDS minor as early as possible in their university studies to facilitate advising, access to courses, and timely completion of their degrees.

Program outline

Lower-level requirements: 9 credits

Upper-level requirements: 16-21 credits

Note 1: A single course cannot be used to satisfy more than one requirement.

Note 2: Students may take no more than one of GEOG 396/GDS 310/SOC 396 or GEOG 398/GDS 311/SOC 398.

Residency

Students must complete at least 25% of the credits required for the extended minor at UFV. Half of these credits must be at the upper level. Transfer credits and credits earned through prior learning assessment, including course challenge, do not meet this requirement. See UFV's Credentials policy (64) for more information.

Bachelor of Arts students must complete at least 50% (8 credits) of the upper-level requirements at UFV. Students in other degrees should confirm the residency requirements of their program.

Course listings

For complete details on courses see the course descriptions section.