Program Overview

Diaspora Studies Certificate

Overview

The Diaspora Studies certificate focuses on the study of the migration and resettlement of people across national borders in response to historical, political, and social forces. This 21-credit certificate program examines the profound implications of vast global movements of people, ideas, and resources and develops nuanced insights into the logistics, debates, policies, and legal perspectives that arise as a result.

Program Options

• Academic coursework: This option is composed entirely of academic course work.
• Internship or service learning experience: This option provides students with an internship or service learning experience to enrich and complement their academic studies.

Career Outlook

Studying migration issues can help individuals become more compassionate and informed, both in their personal and work life. The Diaspora Studies certificate can be a valuable addition to a Bachelor of Arts, combining it with a major in Sociology, Global Development Studies, Geography, Anthropology, Peace and Conflict Studies, Criminal Justice, or Child and Youth Care.

Career Opportunities

• School teacher
• Counsellor
• Immigration officer
• Career counsellor
• Youth advocate
• Not-for-profit worker
• Humanitarian worker
• Fundraiser
• Church worker
• Organizations concerned with migration issues, such as non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government bodies, community services, humanitarian relief organizations, and intergovernmental organizations like UNHCR, NATO, World Health Organization, and others.