The Development Studies Option (DSO) for anthropology graduate students is a cross-disciplinary M.A. program that requires a thesis.
Term 1, M.A. 1: 12 credits
ANTH 5xx/6xx Optional Course (3 credits)
ANTH 5xx/6xx Optional Course (3 credits)
ANTH 694. M.A. Thesis Tutorial 1.
Credits: 6
Offered by: Anthropology (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Individualized guided research for the Master's thesis.
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Term 2, M.A. 1: 12 credits
ANTH 5xx/6xx Optional Course (3 credits)
ANTH 695. M.A. Thesis Tutorial 2.
Credits: 6
Offered by: Anthropology (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Individualized guided research for the Master's thesis.
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INTD 657. Development Studies Seminar.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Inst for the St of Development (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2025
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Description
Special topics in international development studies.
- Restriction: Open only to students in the M.A. Development Studies Option.
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Terms 3-4, M.A. 2: 21 credits
ANTH 699. M.A. Thesis.
Credits: 21
Offered by: Anthropology (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026
Description
Writing of M.A. thesis.
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For further information, please visit https://www.mcgill.ca/isid/graduate/development-studies
Please note: The Master's degree is normally considered a step towards Ph.D studies. Students are encouraged to progress rapidly in the program.