Study Placement in Development Studies

Study Placement in Development Studies

DEVS 420
400-Level Courses, Work Study and Experiential Learning
Fall 2026, Winter 2027
3 Units
In-person
3

Please note that course information listed in the Arts and Science Course Calendar supersedes any information listed on the Global Development Studies website.

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Course Description

Participation in an organized educational or cultural exchange, either i) one term of studies at a developing-country university, or ii) an exchange program in a developing-country setting with an organization such as Canada World Youth or Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute for at least 6 weeks. Students are required to prepare a work-study proposal, a risk assessment of their placement and attend a pre-departure orientation. Assessment will also be based on a journal and final report.

See Work Study and Experiential Learning for more information.