Diaspora Studies
Introduction
Diaspora Studies is a program taught at University of the Fraser Valley, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1 year) options.
The University of the Fraser Valley’s Diaspora Studies certificate is a 21-credit program focused on the migration and resettlement of people across national borders. Students examine how historical, political, and social forces shape migration, and they develop insights into the logistics, debates, policies, and legal perspectives that arise from global movements of people, ideas, and resources.
UFV offers two options. One option is composed entirely of academic course work. The other includes an internship or service learning experience that is designed to enrich and complement academic studies. The certificate can be combined with a Bachelor of Arts and a major in Sociology, Global Development Studies, Geography, Anthropology, Peace and Conflict Studies, Criminal Justice, or Child and Youth Care.
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Diaspora Studies at University of the Fraser Valley for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by University of the Fraser Valley.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of the Fraser Valley as pre-requiste for admission in Diaspora Studies.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Students typically require a high school diploma with a strong academic record, particularly in social sciences and humanities. Applicants are encouraged to present any relevant extracurricular involvement or work experience that showcases their commitment to understanding cultural diversity and global issues.Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.ufv.ca/programs/diaspora-studies/
More Information
- School teacher
- Counsellor
- Immigration officer
- Career counsellor
- Youth advocate
- Not-for-profit worker
- Humanitarian worker
- Fundraiser
- Church worker
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- Government bodies
- Community services
- Humanitarian relief organizations
- Intergovernmental organizations such as UNHCR
- Intergovernmental organizations such as NATO
- Intergovernmental organizations such as World Health Organization
Scholarships
51 fully funded scholarships are listed for Canada. See Canada scholarships.