Master's degree in Social Sciences of Development

This multidisciplinary training is for candidates who want to give themselves the tools they need to become professionals and development leaders able to identify current challenges and propose innovative solutions.

They will become familiar with the main theories of development as well as the issues, challenges, solutions and limitations of territorial, international and indigenous development. They will deepen their understanding of the many interacting dimensions of community development and territorial, international and indigenous dynamics.

In addition, they will develop their capacity to analyze human actions, relationships with the environment, social structures and social relations present in the territories. Students will also master the various research and intervention techniques specific to development. At the end of their training, they will have acquired the theoretical and methodological knowledge necessary to understand and act on the development of here and elsewhere.

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Profiles offered

Regular flow - with memory

This profile is intended both for students wishing to develop research skills and for candidates wishing to pursue doctoral studies. They will master methods for collecting and analyzing information, critical analysis of development indicators and development-specific research processes. At the end of their training, the students will contribute to the advancement of research in development by writing a dissertation on a problem specific to this discipline.

Regular path - with test

This profile is intended for students who wish to increase their professional expertise and promote their integration into the job market. They will deepen their theoretical and practical knowledge of development and will thus be endowed with a global vision of this discipline. By writing a essay, they will become familiar with a topic relevant to research and development intervention and will master the skills specific to that field of study. At the end of their training, they will be able to act on development as highly qualified practitioners.

concentrations

Concentration in territorial development

This concentration offers students training in territorial development in Quebec, Canada and, more broadly, in OECD countries. They will acquire a critical knowledge of the main contemporary issues of research and practice that characterize the development of these territories.

Concentration in international development

This concentration allows students to acquire the essential notions for the study and practice of development in the countries of the Global South. They will deepen their understanding of the issues surrounding research and social science practice in international development.

Concentration in Aboriginal Studies

This concentration offers students training on Aboriginal Peoples in Quebec, Canada and around the world (Latin America, Asia, Oceania, Africa and Europe). Students will learn more about Aboriginal economics, Aboriginal societies, and different modes of Aboriginal governance. They will know in depth the different aspects of research on indigenous peoples.

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Specials

• The master's thesis profile provides access to numerous scholarships, including the UQO Master's Scholarship, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Fellowships , culture .
• A concentration in international development is offered to students wishing to acquire the knowledge necessary for the study and practice of development in the Global South.
• Students can benefit from several international mobility agreements established with other universities, including Europe, Africa and Latin America. To enrich their university experience with an international dimension, students can study abroad through bilateral agreements with participating universities or with student exchange programs of the Interuniversity Cooperation Office .
• Students have the opportunity to follow a path that promotes rapid integration into the job market by writing a scientific essay or writing a research paper that allows the acquisition of research skills and also leads to doctoral studies.

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Professional prospects

• Information Officer
• Development agent
• Research Officer
• Political Analyst
• Political Attaché
• Communication Manager
• Lecturer at the university (compulsory master's degree)
• Program Officer in a development or humanitarian NGO
• Project Manager in an international organization
• Foreign Affairs Advisor
• Consultant
• College teacher

Employment sectors

• Colleges and Universities
• Municipal, Provincial and Federal Governments
• Humanitarian aid organizations
• International Cooperation and International Relations Organizations
• International organisations
• Philanthropic organizations

About UQO

The University of Quebec in Outaouais, for the pleasure of learning

Considered as a university whose human dimension facilitates learning and reflection, the University of Quebec Outaouais (UQO) has grown, evolve and adapt its programs to the rhythm of the needs of its customers while taking into account the characteristics of the region.

With its membership of the Université du Québec network, UQO can count on the educational resources and common services of the largest university system in Canada.

Located in Gatineau, in the heart of the Outaouais, the UQO is housed in two pavilions within walking distance of each other and enjoys a geographical and cultural advantage. It has the advantage of being located in a border area marked by the rich presence of two cultures that live to the rhythm of the hectic activities of the federal capital, Ottawa. Not only present in urban areas, UQO also offers services on the periphery and works to increase its presence in the regions in the coming years.

Since 2010, the UQO is also located in Saint-Jérôme in a new building of 10,132 square meters, built at the corner of St. Joseph and Labelle streets, facing the town hall. This new campus welcomes more than 2,000 students. There are classrooms, teaching and research laboratories, a library, a didac library, offices, administrative spaces, student meeting areas and ancillary services such as a cafeteria and a bookstore. spread over six floors.

Through its classes formed by small groups of students and the quality coaching it offers, UQO gives a taste to learn, build a career and make a success of its life. Not too big, not too small, more humane and more friendly! This is what attracts the 7,500 students who register from mainly the Outaouais, but also Eastern Ontario and the rest of Quebec. UQO's reputation has even crossed borders and is attracting more and more students from foreign countries.

Vision of the UQO

All the forces of our community converge in order to realize mobilizing projects that give life to our vision: "To be closer, to go further! ".

Individually and collectively, we focus our efforts in the following three strategic directions: the enrichment of the student experience, the creation of programs and the development of research as well as the influence of our university.

2020

• we focus our efforts on the primary purpose of giving meaning to all our actions: our students;
• we dare to innovate in our programs, services and actions with a view to sustainable development;
• we rely on collaboration and mutual aid to forge meaningful links and to propel us further and further.

Together, we transform the student experience at UQO.

Mission of the UQO

UQO: the highest expression of knowledge, research and creation

The Université du Québec en Outaouais, a member of the Université du Québec network, is a public French-language university and research institution located in the Outaouais and the Laurentians. In an environment conducive to human interaction, UQO, a hub for access to knowledge, trains qualified graduates at every cycle and stimulates scientific research and creation.

UQO students are at the heart of its mission. They benefit from the diversity of its programs as well as the excellence of its teaching and research thanks to experienced professors and competent staff.

UQO actively participates in the economic, social and cultural development of the population of the territories it serves through its involvement in the community. Connected to both regional and international realities, UQO is a strategic player that contributes to the advancement of society through its partnerships and projects.

Values ​​of the UQO

Surpassing oneself

UQO offers its students an academic experience that is both engaging and rewarding, based on the desire to discover, structure their thinking and develop their critical sense. At UQO, student successes, innovative staff accomplishments, and graduate successes are a collective stimulus to surpassing.

Excellence and Rigor

UQO is a successful organization where everyone is committed to the pursuit of excellence in their academic activities. UQO is a place of creation of knowledge where excellence and rigor are the norm and the reference framework from which all actions are drawn.

The Opening

UQO is a French-language university that is open to its environment and the world. UQO recognizes the importance of cultural diversity and promotes it. In addition, it incorporates an international dimension into its training activities.

Integrity and Transparency

UQO favors sound and responsible management, while remaining focused on efficiency and effectiveness. To achieve this, it facilitates the accessibility of information and the commitment of people.

The respect

UQO acts in respect for people by placing students at the heart of its mission and employees at the center of its development. It values ​​the contributions of its students, staff, graduates, and partners, and encourages collaboration and support to create an environment that is rich in human interactions.