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Department of Community, Economic and Social Development

Community Economic & Social Development (CESD) (4 Year Honours BA)

CESD is a four year interdisciplinary degree program that includes courses from Sociology, Economics, Social Welfare, Political Science, Business Admin, Geography and others. It also has a series of compulsory courses in CESD which explore community processes and draw the disciplines together. CESD promotes the growth of more sustainable communities, economically, ecologically, socially, and culturally.

What You Will Learn

• Strategies for sustainable development in rural areas, municipalities and First Nations communities

• The practice of community-based research and
  Community Economic Development (CED)

• A holistic approach to community development that derives from multiple disciplines (Social/Economic/Cultural/Environmental)

• How community development is practiced through student placements with community organizations

CESD Research

CESDnews : An annual newsletter that is available in PDF format here . Included in this edition: profiles on CESD grads, the Algoma U student garden, and community-based research in Colombia and on the Albany River.
International Development : CESD currently has a 5-year research partnership with ASOPRICOR. ASOPRICOR works to build sustainable livelihoods free of violence in rural Colombia. This partnership has made it possible for sharing knowledge and exchanges. Click for more info
Community Economic Development (CED): CED is action by people locally to create economic opportunities and better social conditions, particularly for those who are most disadvantaged. Click for more info on our CED projects
Community-Based Research : In community-based research, community members are at the centre of the process.They take greater ownership and control over the decisions and activities related to the entire research process. Click for more info.

Community Development Program (3 Year BA)

Community Development is a three year interdisciplinary degree program that includes required courses in CESD, Social Welfare and Business Admin; with additional courses from Political Science, Geography, Economics, and Sociology.
 

NORDIK Institute

The NORDIK (Northern Ontario Research, Development, Ideas and Knowledge) research institute evolved from the Community Economic and Social Development program and research. NORDIK Institute is a joint project of CESD and Algoma U, and has established strong links with other research institutes, universities, and community organizations.

NORDIK is committed to further developing its own research capacity by working closely with its community partners and providing mentoring to new researchers.

To find out more, visit the NORDIK Institute website: www.nordikinstitute.com

Accreditation Members

Economic 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.

CANDO (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.