Certificate in Community Development

About this programme

The Certificate in Community Development is offered through the Faculty of Social Science (formerly offered by the Division of Sociology and Family Studies at Brescia University College). This program is comprised of required courses, including a practicum course, equivalent to three courses. Completion of Sociology 1020 or Sociology 1021E, with an average of at least 60% in the course. To be admitted into the Certificate in Community Development, the student is required to complete and submit a Community Development application form by April 15 before the beginning of the program. Enrolment in this program is limited. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee that applicants will be admitted. This certificate is not available to students who have a major in Community Development or an Honour's Specialization in Community Development in a Global Context. If a course in the Certificate program is waived by the department on the basis of prior course work, another Community Development course will have to be taken (chosen in consultation with Community Development faculty) so that the total number of course credits is 3.0. 3.0 courses : Sociology 2215A/B, Sociology 3322A/B or Sociology 3307F/G, Sociology 3330F/G, Sociology 3331F/G, Sociology 3333F/G or Sociology 3335A/B, Sociology 3334A/B . Students must obtain an average of 70% in the required courses, with no course under 60%. Prior to May 1, 2024, this certificate was offered by Brescia University College.