Immigration Studies (Minor, Cert)
Certificate (Cert)
Offered by:School of Community and Public Affairs, Faculty of Arts & Science
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: DEC
- High School: C+
- University Transfers (internal/external): C
- Bacc. français: 11
- International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 26
Course requirements for admission
None. You must meet Concordia’s minimum admission requirements.
Additional requirements for admission
Certificate in Immigration Studies:
- Interview
- Letter of intent
Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs.
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We reserve the right to close admission to a program at any time after the official deadline without prior notice.
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
United States students
A US Federal Student Aid-eligible version of this program is offered. This version meets all US regulations (such as no co-operative education or e-courses) for eligible programs.
