SPEC.GMRS - Global Migration & Refugee Studies - Specialization

The Specialization in Global Migration and Refugee Studies is designed for students in Global Development Studies who wish to pursue a career and/or graduate studies in migration. The specialization provides an interdisciplinary understanding of cross-border population movements to address issues of the causes and effects of displacement and forced migration, migrant experiences, human rights work, governance, settlement, and citizenship. It also offers opportunities for experiential learning and international field research with courses designed to enable students to gain first-hand experience with migrant communities, community organizations, and NGOs.

Graduating students who have fulfilled the requirements for a single- or joint-major Honours degree in Global Development Studies may apply for a Specialization in Global Migration and Refugee Studies if they have successfully completed the following 4.0 credits:

• 0.5 GDST credit consisting of GDST 3150H

• 3.5 credits from GDST 3115H (3120H), 3121H, 3802D, 3850H, 4011Y/4021D, 4221Y, 4252H, 4750H, 4873H, CAST-GEOG-GESO-POST 2245H, SOCI 3661H, or SWRK 3108H