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Bachelor of Arts in Global Development Studies

EDUCO - Seattle Pacific University

USA,Washington

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 37,965/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

USA, Washington

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1891

Total Students: 4,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

3307 3rd Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119, United States

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Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Arts in Global Development Studies

Program Overview

The Global Development Studies Major in SPU’s School of Business, Government, and Economics will prepare you to make a difference in the world by connecting you with global issues and giving you the tools you need for a vocation in global development.

GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT STUDIES MAJOR
Global Development Studies (GDS) is an interdisciplinary, pre-professional program that combines liberal arts classes in global development issues with applied learning from courses in economics, business, health science, environmental studies, and theology. The GDS major provides students with a firm theoretical foundation in sustainable global development and also professional and technical skills in global development management. The GDS major aims at bridging the gap between theory and practice through developing hands-on project management skills and engaging students with both hypothetical and real-world problems. You will understand global development challenges and the means to resolve them at both the local and global levels from a Christian perspective.

The GDS major equips you with a comparative understanding of development in both developed and developing nations through directed study, applied skills training, analytical research, and direct cross-cultural experiences including an internship experience with local and international development organizations.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
mar 2024		Closed
sep 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 37,965 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in EDUCO - Seattle Pacific University

CAD 18,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
SAT
- Minimum Overall Score - 1,270.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 56.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

University is providing scholarships on the basis of GPA and other academic performance

Undergraduate Freshmen: from USD 5,000 to USD 14,500
Undergraduate Transfer: from USD 12,000 to USD 16,000
Postgraduate: Special additional year one only__ Scholarship of up to USD 2,000

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.