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Mary Goitom, Director of the Graduate Program in Development Studies, welcomes you.
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Learn about our professors and their broad perspectives of the world that results in original thought and theory.
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Learn about our current students and why they chose this program.
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Be inspired by your alumni that have profoundly influenced both the University and their communities.
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The York University Graduate Students’ Association (YUGSA) works to improve the learning, teaching, and working environments for all graduate students at York University. DGSA Constitution (.pdf).
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In FGS, you’ll be provided with foundational tools and resources to guide your academic journey and further develop the skills needed to make positive change.
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The Graduate Program in Development Studies at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. Contact our Graduate Program Assistant to learn more.