Pursue Undergraduate Program in
International Development - York/Humber Joint Program
The International Development program is offered jointly by York University and Humber College, allowing you to combine your university education with specialized, college-based training. Earn both a Bachelor in Environmental Studies (BES) degree and post-graduate certificate in International Development in just 4 years!
The York/Humber International Development program prepares you to work in Canada, the US or internationally as project or program officers and managers within governmental, non-governmental and private sector organizations involved in international development initiatives.
Develop an understanding of the challenges and opportunities for the global South in the face of existing inequalities between rich and poor nations, and the political-institutional, cultural, socio-economic and ecological factors presently affecting international development.
This three-semester program at Humber College:
- provides an overview of the challenges facing developing regions of the world;
- introduces the types of programs and projects which address these challenges;
- stresses the acquisition of practical and transferable management skills necessary to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate project activities and results.
You will be involved in a participatory approach to sustainable development and focus on enhancing your capacity to work effectively in cross-cultural environments. The program will provide you with the knowledge, attitudes and practical skills necessary to manage the human, physical and financial resources commonly associated with development projects.
Who can take it?
Students may apply to this joint program after successful completion of three years in the Bachelor in Environmental Studies program at York.
How to apply
You may apply to the Joint Program in International Development at Humber College after successful completion of three years (90.00 credits) in the Bachelor in Environmental Studies program at York.
Please contact the Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change's Office of Student and Academic Services (OSAS) at euadvise@yorku.ca. Additionally, you will be required to submit an application to the Ontario College Application Services (OCAS) in December of your third year of study.
Program Details
Offered By
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
Degrees Offered
BES, Joint Program
Fall Entry
First-year
Winter Entry
First-year
Summer Entry
First-year
Ways to Study
Full-Time
Viewbooks
Undergraduate
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Transfer & Mature
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Indigenous
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International
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Admission Requirements
I am a high-school student I have completed at least one year of full-time study at college or university I have been away from high-school for at least two years I have never studied in a formal academic high-school environment Returning / Reactivating student (previously York) Visiting StudentsFaculty of Environmental & Urban Change
BES
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
BES
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
Baccalauréat Français
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
BES
Requirements for admission:
Bachillerato
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
BES
Requirements for admission:
- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
CAPE
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
BES
Requirements for admission:
- A minimum overall average of 3 out of 7 is required. Higher grades required for certain programs.
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
BES
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
Chinese High School
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
BES
Requirements for admission:
Turkish High School
- Some programs require higher. Please review the requirements for your program below.
- Prerequisite courses should not be below a grade of 4.0 or 70%.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
BES
Requirements for admission:
GCE
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
BES
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Hong Kong
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
BES
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International Baccalaureate
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
BES
Requirements for admission:
- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
Indian High School
- Some programs require a higher average. Please review the requirements for your program below.
- Prerequisite courses should not be below a grade of 55%.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
BES
Requirements for admission:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
BES
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
BES
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
BES
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
BES
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
BES
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
BES
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
BES
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
BES
Requirements for admission:
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
BES
To be considered a mature student, you must:
Be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University
Have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years or have returned to upgrade after a two year absence
Have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited university or college
Have demonstrated potential for success through academic, professional or volunteer activities and other accomplishments
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
BES
Requirements for admission:
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
BES
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
BES
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
BES
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
Tawjihyah
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
BES
Requirements for admission:
United States High School
- Grade 12 graduation with a minimum overall average of "B" on Grade 11 and Grade 12 academic courses is required to be considered for most programs. Some programs require a higher average. Please review the requirements for your program below.
- SAT or ACT scores are not required for students studying in a recognized accredited US curriculum outside the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam.
- SATs/ACTs are considered in combination with high school grades.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
For Fall (September) 2021 and Winter (January) 2022 entry, York University will deem the SAT/ACT as optional for students studying in a recognized accredited US curriculum high school in the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam. However, students who have completed a standardized test are encouraged to submit their test scores as it may support your application for competitive programs. SAT/ACT scores must be sent electronically from the College Board directly to York. Please browse the section below for pre-requisites and detailed admission requirements.
Note: An SAT/ACT test will be required from students who are not enrolled in a recognized accredited US curriculum high school in the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam or have not studied in a formal academic high-school environment.
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
BES
Requirements for admission:
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or National Examinations Council (NECO) - minimum 6 academic courses
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
BES
Requirements for admission:
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
BES
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70.
You are required to provide official evidence of academic achievement in secondary education. This can be demonstrated through:
- Final grades under the Ontario curriculum (obtained through correspondence, night school or through TVO)
- Credentials through other curricula, such as results from Advanced Placement (AP) or Advanced-level courses in the General Certificate of Education (GCE). (Students may register to sit for the AP and GCE examinations as private candidates.)
In the absence of final grades in courses:
- You must submit the results of standardized tests such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) with a minimum combined total of 1170 on the Critical Reading and Math components or a composite American College Testing (ACT) score of 24.
- Your application will be reviewed by an admissions sub-committee. If admitted, you will not be eligible for entrance scholarships. You will be considered for continuing student scholarships at the end of your first year of study, if you satisfy those criteria.
You may also be required to provide proof of language proficiency. You will be considered for entrance scholarships on the basis of your overall averages in the six 4U/4M (Ontario curriculum) or equivalent courses.
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