Immigration Studies
Minor, Certificate (Cert)
Why study Immigration Studies?
Our planet is experiencing global transformation – with migration among the most significant contributors. From the Syrian refugee crisis to United States president Donald Trump’s stance on immigration, debate around identity and cultural differences is growing, and it has the power to shape public policy and practice. Understanding what’s at play is the key to building more welcoming and inclusive societies.
Explore the politics, sociology, geography and anthropology of migration and, through community engagement, delve into the practical expression of those dynamics in Quebec and Canada.
The certificate program is a natural choice for people already working in the field, who wish reinforce their expertise with academic training. The minor is an ideal complement to students pursuing undergraduate studies in social sciences and the humanities.
Program details
A Bachelor of Arts degree takes a minimum of three or four years (90 – 120 credits) of full-time study, depending on your academic background.
Concentrations:
- Certificate in Immigration Studies (30 credits)
- Minor in Immigration Studies (24 credits)
Minimum cut-off averages
- Quebec Cegep: 24 (minor: DEC)
- High School: C+
- Canadian curricula course requirements
- Accepted international qualifications
- ACT or SAT is not required
- Baccalauréat français: 12 (minor: 11)
- International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 27 (minor: 26)
- University Transfers (internal/external): B- (minor: C)
Course requirements for admission
None. You must meet Concordia’s minimum admission requirements.
Additional requirements for admission
Certificate in Immigration Studies:
- Interviews are conducted by phone, Zoom or in person. Please email Perry Calce, Coordinator Academic Programs and Curriculum Development at perry.calce@concordia.ca for an appointment.
- Letter of intent
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The Minor program will comprise 24 credits, structured as follows:
- SCPA 212 – Introduction to Global Migration: Theories and Issues (3 credits)
- SCPA 315 – Immigration in Quebec and Canada (3 credits)
- SCPA 481 – Settlement and Integration (3 credits)
- Approved Courses: 15 credits chosen from a list of approved courses
The Certificate program will comprise 30 credits, structured as follows:
- SCPA 212 – Introduction to Global Migration: Theories and Issues (3 credits)
- SCPA 315 – Immigration in Quebec and Canada (3 credits)
- SCPA 481 – Settlement and Integration (3 credits)
- SCPA 482 – Field Project in Immigration, Migration and Diversity (3 credits)
- Approved Courses: 18 credits chosen from a list of approved courses