International Development Studies We care about: Poverty, Social Justice, Inequality, Global Issues, Helping Others, Environmental Sustainability Make a difference program centre of: CANADIAN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY Affiliated with the University of Winnipeg International Development Studies Are you interested in social justice and world issues? This program looks at the causes and solutions to poverty through economic, social and political change. You will learn about the connections between sustainable use of the environment, satisfaction of human needs, peace, hope, and structures for just and inclusive decision-making at the local, national, and global levels. Career Possibilities Menno Simons College Graduates find careers in organizations At Menno Simons College you can make that address human rights, health services, a difference by addressing poverty, community and economic development, inequality, and conflict through studies in immigrant and refugee settlement, and International Development and Conflict research and policy development. Resolution. Examples of organizations IDS Students who complete programs at graduates have found employment Menno Simons College will graduate with a with include but are not limited to: Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Winnipeg. • Canadian Red Cross • United Nations • Immigrant and Refugee Community Degree Options Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM) 3-Year Bachelor of Arts • Manitoba Hydro 4-Year Bachelor of Arts • Canada World Youth • SEED Winnipeg Inc. • Mennonite Central Committee Did You Know Over 783 million people worldwide do not have access to clean drinking water. This includes people in Manitoba. International Development Studies Why Menno Simons College? Sample Courses Academic Excellence • Environmental Sustainability: A Global You will have professors who are Dilemma committed to living out the values of • Conflict and Development Issues in peacebuilding and social justice, and who Indigenous Communities have practical experience in international • Crisis, Humanitarian Aid, and Development relief and development. • African Development Issues Student Services • Program Evaluation in Development and You will receive personal assistance from Conflict Resolution an Academic Advisor and you can apply for additional scholarships and travel bursaries. Did You Know MSC Student Association You will have a voice: Menno Simons College is a centre of • participate in and plan student events excellence for international development • elect student leaders who will advocate studies where visiting scholars, students for you from other countries, and partnerships • engage in local and international causes with many development agencies contribute to a vibrant, diverse college Practicum community. You will gain real life experience in a local or international practicum. Menno Simons College students have travelled to over 50 countries including Brazil, Ethiopia, India, Cambodia, and Ireland as part of their university program. “MSC made my university experience feel like I was in a place I was recognized and known. Everyone in the MSC community was so friendly, and I made friendships with both students and professors. The professors at MSC are genuinely interesting people with their hands in many on-the-ground projects. I appreciated their diverse experience and interests and how they brought that to their teaching. It was great to be a part of a group of people with similar interests and concerns, and a platform where we could collaborate and raise awareness in our school environment. I always look back on my university experience with a smile thanks to the warm, thoughtful, and intelligent people of the Menno Simons College community. “ Carly Kosa, 2016 graduate, 4-year IDS major Plan Your University Degree Meet with our Academic Advisor for program and admission information. p. 204.953.3848 e. [email protected] program centre of: CANADIAN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY Affiliated with the University of Winnipeg 520 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3C 0G2 tel: 204.953.3855 fax: 204.783.3699 email: [email protected] mscollege.ca.