Community, Economic and Social Development

Department of Community Development and Social Work

Overview

“An interdisciplinary undergraduate degree linking the economic health and social well being of communities”

Community Economic & Social Development (CESD)

CESD

Bachelor of Arts (4-year)
Bachelor of Arts (3-year)
Certificate in Community Economic and Social Development (30 credits)

The only undergraduate degree of its kind in Canada, this distinctive interdisciplinary program integrates several disciplines including Community Economic & Social Development, Social Welfare, Sociology, Political Science, Geography, Economics and Business Administration. The creation of an undergraduate degree linking the economic health and social well being of smaller urban, rural, Northern and First Nation communities has responded to an important societal need, and equipped professionals with the knowledge and competencies to become innovative and effective practitioners. Graduates are also eligible for certification by the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) and the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO).

Gain work experience while you study

In your upper-level CESD courses, community-based field placements and research give you the opportunity to put what you’ve learned into practice and make a difference.

Community Based Delivery

This option has been particularly effective at meeting the professional development needs of organizations and communities. These courses are delivered over through a 5-day intensive delivery format, offering students the opportunity to complete a full university course (3 credits). For more information contact the CESD Program Coordinator at (705) 949-2301, extension 4349.

The Animator (CESD News)

The Animator is a newsletter of the Community Economic and Social Development (CESD) Program of Algoma University. In the newsletter you will receive articles on CESD students, alumni, and research. You will also receive information on upcoming events related to CESD. Subscribe here.

Accreditation Members

EDACEconomic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC)

EDAC is Canada's national organization of Economic Developers. The Association's mission is to enhance the professional competence of Economic Development Officers. Click here for more information.

 

candoCANDO (Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers).

CANDO is a federally registered, non-profit society that is Aboriginal controlled, community based, and membership driven. Click here for more information.

 

George Brown College Transfer

Students who are successful completing the Community Worker Program at George Brown College may qualify for advance standing in the CESD program.