Courses Offered

Department of Community Development and Social Work

Overview

Note: Please consult your academic advisor regarding required and elective courses.

CESD 1006 E  Introduction to Community Economic and Social Development I

This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts and theories of Community Economic and Social Development, including using an interdisciplinary, holistic approach to community development. The course situates CESD within the global, regional and local context and provides students with an introductory understanding of terminology necessary for CESD practice.  Attendance at the course lab or “Learning Community” is a required component of the course.  (LEC 3, LAB 1.5) (3 cr)

 

CESD 1007 E  Introduction to Community Economic and Social Development II

This course introduces students to the major processes and practices of CESD including community participation and mobilization; community organizing; and community healing as part of the development process. This course will provide students with a strengths-based approach to CESD practice. Attendance at the course lab or “Learning Community” is a required component of the course. (LEC 3, LAB 1.5) (3 cr)

 

CESD 2106 E Economics of Community Development I: Social Economy & CED

The course will provide students with an intermediate level understanding of the social economy, community economic development and social enterprise development within a globalized environment.Students may not retain credit for both CESD 2106 and 3027.  (lec 3) 3 cr

 

CESD 2016 E  Community Economic and Social Development: Research Methods

This course provides an overview of the major CESD tools available. Students will learn about qualitative and quantitative techniques such as community-based and participatory action research methods, needs assessment and survey applications, capacity assessment, conflict resolution and building public participation. Prerequisites:  CESD 1006/1007E or permission of Department. (LEC 3) (3 cr)

 

CESD 2017 E  Joint Ventures: Negotiating Successful Partnerships

This course is an intensive simulation of the steps involved in researching, negotiating and structuring joint ventures. Its central goal is to build the knowledge and skills necessary for effective identification, screening, targeting of benefits, negotiating and structuring of joint ventures between development groups and outside partners, where outside partners include both public-sector and private-sector groups, as well as government funders. Prerequisites:  CESD 1006/1007 E. (CST) (3 cr)

 

CESD 2406 E Environment and Community Resilience

This course explores the 'environment' as an essential part of a holistic approach to community economic and social development. Students will be introduced to key environmental issues, concepts and alternative practices as well as assess community movements for environmental protection and enhancement, centering on concepts of 'resiliency'. Students will have an opportunity to become involved in the design or development of a community-based environmental action initiative. Prerequisites: CESD 1006/1007 E (lec 3) 3 cr

 

CESD 2556 E Finance and Accounting

This course is designed to provide a basic foundation in quantitative analytic and decision making business skills. It will introduce financial and managerial accounting, and finance concepts, and explain the purpose and limitations of this information as it is used in the management decision-making process. The course will cover topics including: terminology, reporting methodology, the accounting process, interpretation and use of financial statements, sources of finance, capital budgeting, and financial planning. Students may not retain credit for more than one of CESD 2556, ADMN 1126, 2556, 3106 or 3117. (lec 3) 3 cr

 

CESD 2607 E Community Engagement and Strategic Planning

This course builds on the student's understanding of anti-oppressive practice and the applied processes of community development. Topics will include developing respectful relations with community members; examining and overcoming barriers to participation; ethical considerations and respect for local knowledge, and critical reflection on the process of working in community development. Students will develop skills in community engagement, strategic planning, project and proposal writing. Prerequisites: CESD 1006/1007 E (lec 3) 3 cr

 

CESD 3106 E Economics of Community Development II: Tools for Regional Economic Analysis

This course will explore the impacts of the dominant economic model (advanced capitalism) on hinterland regions, through the lens of communities which have been at a particular disadvantage.  Alternative views of economic indicators will be presented including environmental and social indicators.  Students will have an opportunity to explore some of the basic tools for conducting economic analyses such as measuring the ‘leakage’ of dollars from communities, as well as exploring some of the economic tools used to address inequities such as local ‘dollars’, land trusts, and new indices of economic well-being.  Although examples will be drawn from around the world, particular emphasis will be placed on Northern Ontario and First Nations communities. (3 cr) Prerequisite:  CESD 1006/1007 and CESD 2106 E, or permission of the department.

 

CESD 3016 E  Global/Local Relations: A Critical Approach to Community Development

This course focuses on the integration of interdisciplinary theoretical concepts, providing students with an intermediate level of understanding of CESD. It includes  an examination of how "globalization" and the relations that underpin capitalism affect people in diverse communities, both locally and internationally, with a focus on First Nation and smaller Canadian communities. Housing, employment, poverty, health, agriculture, culture , the environment, and land/resource rights are examples of areas to be explored. Prerequisites:  CESD 1006/1007 E, and CESD 2016 E. (sem 3) (3 cr)

 

CESD 3017 E  Directed Studies CESD Practicum

This course provides a field practicum component which is an opportunity for students to begin connecting some of the concepts, theories and methods from the previous CESD courses to practical experience. Prerequisites: CESD 1006/1007 E, CESD 2016/2406 E/2607/2106, and CESD 3016 E. (SEM 1 EXP 2) (3 cr)

It will include two components:

1. Planned and supervised learning experiences in approved settings, through which students are expected to relate classroom learning to the realities of practice and to begin their development as community development practitioners.

2. All students in the course will attend weekly seminars to plan, analyse and monitor their practice experiences.

 

CESD 3216 E  CESD and the Law

This course provides the student with a general understanding of the legislative framework within which Community Economic and Social Development is practiced. This course provides a general introduction to commercial and administrative law; treaties and the Indian Act; and common law rules. The course is intended to provide students with the skills necessary to understand when legal avenues of resolution to community issues may be necessary or advisable; to research areas of law pertaining to CESD; and when it is necessary to retain legal counsel. Prerequisite: CESD 1006 E and 1007 E, or the permission of the instructor. (LEC 3) (3 cr)

 

CESD 3406 Sustainable Community Development

This is an advanced course in community economic and social development that focuses on a deepened understanding of sustainability, building on foundational concepts in CESD. Encompassing ecological, social, and economic considerations, the course will promote a critical approach to explore policy processes and development proposals that limit or support community efforts to build long-term self-sufficiency and ‘resiliency’, in face of multiple challenges.  Prerequisites: CESD 1006/1007, 2406 E (lec/tut 3) 3 cr

 

CESD 3906 E  Community Economic and Social Development: Selected Topics I

CESD 3907 E  Community Economic and Social Development: Selected Topics II

The topic of the selected topics courses varies with the instructor and the year. The selected topics courses provide advanced coverage of particular topics in CESD with accompanying practical work. Specific content will vary from year to year, depending on the expertise available. Usually the course will concern the professor’s research or area of CESD practice.(LEC 3, TUT 3) (3 cr)

 

CESD 4015 E  Community Economic and Social Development Project and Analysis

This course will provide an in-depth opportunity for students to integrate interdisciplinary theory and practice in community economic and social development. It allows the student to: a) develop skills for them to become effective CESD practitioners) b) develop critical skills for analyzing and evaluating community development projects. There will be a one-hour seminar each week. During that time students and the instructor will plan and critically monitor student practicum activities. The practicum consists of planned and supervised learning experiences in approved settings through which students are expected to relate classroom learning to the realities of practice and to continue their development as community development practitioners. Prerequisites: Restricted to students in year four of the program or permission of the department. (6 cr)

 

CESD 4906 E Community Economic and Social Development: Selected Topics I

CESD 4907 E Community Economic and Social Development: Selected Topics II

The topic of selected topics courses varies with the instructor and the year.  Selected topics course will provide advanced coverage of particular topics in CESD with accompanying practical work. Specific content will vary from year to year, depending on the expertise available. Usually the courses will concern the professor’s research or area of CESD practice. Prerequisite: Restricted to students in year four of the program or permission of the department. (lec 3) 3 cr