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Social Development Studies is an interdisciplinary social science program with courses covering topics in social work, psychology, sociology, education, and associated topics.

Students can pursue an SDS major (12-16 courses) with optional specialization(s) (5-6 courses), or a an SDS minor (8 courses). Co-op is available for students in the Honours major plan, pending requirements.

There's a lot of resources for UWaterloo students and it's hard to know where to start - consider this your hub for "all things SDS"! 

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Looking to add an SDS major, minor or specialization? Submit a plan modification from to an academic advisor.

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*not all students can participate in co-op. Talk to your academic advisor.

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