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Community Economic and Social Development Administration
Students will acquire the skills, knowledge and training necessary for a career in the rapidly growing field of community economic and social development (CESD). The focus is on putting theory into practice in small, primarily rural and remote communities throughout Northern Ontario. This enables students to contribute directly to the quality of life in their own communities and provides them with skills transferable to community development initiatives around the world. The CESD program draws on knowledge from many disciplines, including business, development studies, and the social sciences. Successful CESD depends on involving community members at the grassroots level, with an emphasis on developing the talents, abilities and characters of all members of the community. The unique combination of business, economic, and social skills and knowledge delivered by this program is therefore essential for preparing students for a successful career. Graduates of this program are well placed to take advantage of the growing demand for employees with this type of training, or to become employers in charge of their own development or entrepreneurial projects. The three-year program provides students with more detailed knowledge and advanced skills in CESD than in the two-year program. Third-year students are also directly involved in CESD project, fieldwork, or placement opportunities throughout Northern Ontario that benefit both the student and the community in which the practical experience is gained. Employment Opportunities Graduates find employment with private or public agencies, such as governments, and non-profit community organizations, or pursue careers as social and economic development officers in both Native and non-Native communities. In addition, graduates can create their own entrepreneurial or community development opportunities, and are able to put their skills and knowledge to work in other countries through international development projects. Graduates also have the option to continue their education at the university level through the CESD program at Algoma University College, and to pursue further certification through Economic Developers’ Association of Canada (EDAC) or the Council for Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO). Admission Requirements Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Or equivalent. Or mature student status (an applicant who does not have a high school diploma or equivalent, and will have reached the age of 19 years on or before the start of the program). Mature students must undergo academic testing prior to admission into a program. Call the Admissions Office at 705-235-7222 for more details. Program of Studies Semester I Semester II Semester III Semester IV Semester V
Semester VI For program information: Haileybury Campus Kirkland Lake Campus and Contact North |
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