International Development Studies Program Overview
This comprehensive overview delves into the International Development Studies Program, covering program options, course requirements, and importance within the Faculty of Arts at McGill University. Learn about minor concentration, major concentration, honours program, and joint honours program options, along with specific course details and credit requirements for each. Gain insight into the interdisciplinary approach, methodology, and thematic courses offered, highlighting the program's significance and opportunities for undergraduate students.
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International Development Studies Program (approximately 1200 Students) ISID Student Advising Administrator Lisa Stanischewski lisa.stanischewski@mcgill.ca Student Affairs Coordinator Kirsty McKinnon kirsty.mckinnon@mcgill.ca If you have a question during the presentation, use chat and Kirsty will assist. Website: https://www.mcgill.ca/isid/undergraduate up to date information . EVERYTHING HERE
IDS Program Importance The 3rdlargest program in the Faculty of Arts. Interdisciplinary approach to the Study of International Development. NEW 2021 Program, allows flexibility in thematic section, teaches important methodology, (removal of the Stream Structure). We control enrolment in INTD courses (ex. INTD 200, 397,352, 354, 356, 358, 360, 497, 498) which belong to the Institute, the remaining courses are offered by other Departments in the Faculty of Arts. We work in collaboration with these Departments, and the control of seats in these courses remains at the discretion of these Departments.
IDS Undergraduate Programs 4 Program Options: 1. Minor Concentration (18 credits) 2. Major Concentration (36 credits) 3. Honours Program (57 credits) declared in U2 4. Joint Honours Program (36 credits) declared in U2 Under the Multi-Track system students must complete at least one Major Concentration and one Minor Concentration in different units. Honours programs restricted to U2 (see Program Adviser at the end of U1 if interested).
IDS Minor Concentration (18 credits) Level Rule: At least 9 of the 18 credits must be at the 300 level or above. Required Courses (9 credits) ECON 208 Microeconomic Analysis & Applications ECON 313 Economic Development 1 INTD 200 Intro to International Development Complimentary Thematic Courses (9 credits) Chosen from the list available online: www.mcgill.ca/isid/undergraduate
IDS Major Concentration (36 credits) Required: 12 credits ECON 208 Microeconomics ECON 313 Economic Development 1 INTD 200 Introduction to International Development Studies INTD 497 Advanced Topics in International Development Studies Introductory Complimentary: 6 credits Cultures, Populations and Development: 3 credits from the following ANTH 202 Socio-Cultural Anthropology ANTH 212 Anthropology of Development GEOG 210 Global Places and Peoples INTD 350 Culture and Development Politics, Society and Development: 3 credits from the following POLI 227 Developing Areas/Introduction POLI 243 International Politics of Economic Relations POLI 244 International Politics: State Behavior SOCI 254 Development and Underdevelopment Thematic: 12-15 credits From list www.mcgill.ca/isid/undergraduate Methods: 3-6 credits INTD 356 Quantitative Methods for Development INTD 358 Ethnographic Approaches to Development ANTH 358 The Process of Anthropological Research ECON 227D1/D2 Economics Statistics (6 credits) POLI 210 Political Science Research Methods POLI 461 Advanced Quantitative Political Science SOCI 350 Statistics in Social Research SOCI 461 Quantitative Data Analysis SOCI 477 Qualitative Methods in Sociology
IDS Major Concentration Rules At least 18 of the 36 credits must be at the 300 level or above. At least 9 credits must be from INTD courses. Students cannot take more than 12 credits in any one discipline other than the INTD discipline. Students who are pursuing a Field Studies program can have a portion of their Field Studies courses count towards their IDS program. See Adviser in office for details. Students interested in Management course options listed in the IDS program, must be aware of the credit limitations in place for Arts students taking courses outside of the Faculties of Arts and Science. To consult this policy: https://www.mcgill.ca/study/2020- 2021/faculties/arts/undergraduate/ug_arts_course_reqs NOTE: when registering for MGMT courses, priority is given to BCOMM students over Arts students. Wait, check back and try again, closer to beginning of term.
Common Questions for Minor/Major Q: Management & Econ Majors/Minors as well as IDS I cannot take ECON 208. What do I do? A: Students taking ECON 230D1/D2 or ECON 250D1/D2 (Honours ECON) or MGCR 293 are exempt from ECON 208. Students must replace these credits with an additional 3 credits from the introductory/thematic list. Q: The thematic courses I want to take have pre-reqs not listed in the program? A: Take pre-req if room, or ask permission of instructor to take course without pre-req. Q: I am having a hard time registering in MGCR/BUSA/MGPO Management courses? A: These courses are offered by the Faculty of Management and have enrolment limitations placed on how many non-MGMT students can get spots in the course. They lift restrictions at the end of the add/drop period.
IDS Honours (57 credits) and Joint Honours (36 credits) Options NOTE: Honours declared ONLY AFTER U1 year is completed More courses for the Honours. Jt Honours must pursue another program Jt Honours. Minimum CGPA requirements Program GPA 3.30, and CGPA 3.00 Specific requirements level/discipline/methods - look online Beneficial for Graduate Studies/Law School ISID site for information on AFTER IDS(Graduate and Career Opportunities for IDS Students) https://www.mcgill.ca/isid/undergraduate/graduate-studies-and- career-opportunities
INTD COURSES TAKE THEM INTD 397 Topics class in International Development Many options to choose Yes, U1 s can take this course You can take multiple INTD 397 courses as long as the topics are different and they are taken in different terms. Topics are posted on your Transcript. Every year we have options from the following on offer take them: INTD 350 Culture and Development (Winter 2021) INTD 352 Disasters and Development INTD 354 Civil Society and Development (Fall 2020) INTD 356 Quantitative Methods for Development (Fall 2020) INTD 358 Anthropological Approaches to Development (Winter 2021) INTD 360 Environmental Issues in Development (Winter 2021)
WHAT TO TAKE IN U1 GOAL: At least 4 or 5 courses in IDS (not a HARD rule) ECON 208 followed by ECON 313 The two Introductory Complimentary courses, from the two categories (Cultures and Politics categories). 3-6 credits from the Thematic (maybe an INTD course?) Goal is to balance courses from your multiple programs and also fill in with electives. Methodology course(s) should be taken in U2 or U3 year.
Pandemic Planning Remote/In-Person Learning - - A combination of in-person and remote learning Add/drop (second week of term) review syllabi online gives you the chance to change courses Participate (online) Stay on top of course work/pre-recorded lecture slides Seek help (if struggling) - - -
Resources for Students https://www.mcgill.ca/resources- services-students
Student Exchanges & Study Abroad Options Exchanges & Study Away http://www.mcgill.ca/oasis/away/ Field Study Semesters Africa http://www.mcgill.ca/africa/ Panama http://www.mcgill.ca/pfss/ Barbados http://www.mcgill.ca/bits/
Questions ? - unmute yourself and ask or - chat with Kirsty live or - schedule an appointment with me via zoom on ISID website calendly link or - email ids@mcgill.ca for email advising
