Honours Bachelor of Social and Community Development

Program Overview

This two-year degree program is designed for students with diplomas in social service work or related fields. It provides skills in critical thinking, research, leadership, and social innovation, preparing graduates for careers in human services and social work. The program offers flexible delivery options, including remote and hybrid models, and includes a four-month summer internship. Graduates are eligible to apply for master's programs and register with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Complete your degree in just two years. This program is designed for students who have completed a diploma in Social Service Work, Social Service Work – Gerontology, Child and Youth Care, Community Work, or an equivalent program. Students from these programs who meet the admission requirements will be able to enter directly into the third year of this degree. No bridging courses are required to get into this unique program, which consists of four semesters and an internship. Learn skills that are in high demand: Today's human service organizations require workers who have critical thinking, research, and leadership abilities. This program is built to address those needs. Skills you’ll learn include: Project management Social innovation and creative problem-solving Non-profit governance Research and grant writing Social entrepreneurship Community leadership and advocacy Applied learning and research opportunities: Work directly with Sheridan’s experienced professors and our large network of community practitioners. You'll work on a research project and provide solutions to real-world issues brought forward by our community partners, who will then provide you with valuable feedback. You'll also practice those skills during a four-month summer internship. Flexible schedule: You can choose to take this program remotely (fully online) or through our hybrid delivery model (a combination of in-person and online courses). You can also choose to take courses in the daytime or the evening — whichever works best for your schedule. No matter which delivery mode you choose, you'll have opportunities to build rich relationships and a strong sense of community in this engaging program. Opportunities for further education: Once you complete this degree, you may choose to pursue further studies to build on the skills and experience that you've developed. Graduates from this program can apply for master's programs in many areas, such as: Social work Adult education and community development Counselling psychology Aging and health policy Policy and digital strategy Justice studies Conflict resolution and peace studies

Outline:

Semester 1 CODE TITLE CREDITS CSRV 32521 Introduction to Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods with Communities 3 CSRV 37869 Values, Ethics, and Anti-Oppressive Practice 3 CSRV 38483 Sociological Perspectives in Community Development 3 CSRV 37849 Community Development: Issues, Trends & Strategies 3 COMM 17889GD Composition & Rhetoric 3 Total: 15 Semester 2 CODE TITLE CREDITS CSRV 37494 Advanced Qualitative & Quantitative Research Methods with Communities 3 CSRV 31662 History & Critical Trends in the Third Sector 3 CSRV 35726 Resource Creation in the Non-Profit and Voluntary Sector 3 CSRV 32011 The Restructured Community Organization 3 ​ Breadth Elective 3 ​ Internship Preparatory Course (7 weeks) ​ Total: 15 Semester 3 CODE TITLE CREDITS CSRV 47502 Capstone Project 1: Community-Based Research 3 CSRV 48141 Arts-Based Community Approaches to Advocacy and Research 3 CSRV 41313 Public Policy: Theory Action & Change 3 CSRV 46731 Project Management & Organizational Governance 3 Degree Breadth Elective 3 Total: 15 You'll complete a 420-hour internship in the Spring/Summer following Semester 3. Semester 4 CODE TITLE CREDITS CSRV 41221 Capstone Project 2: Knowledge Mobilization 3 CSRV 45937 Social Movement and Social Change 3 CRSV 40003 Social Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship 3 CSRV 46252 Community Leadership: Building Citizen Capacity 3 Degree Breadth Elective 3 Total:

Careers:

When you graduate from this program, you'll be eligible to apply for jobs that require a bachelor’s degree in the human services or social services fields. You'll have a broad range of skills, enhanced by your internship experience, that will make you attractive to many employers. If you completed an SSW diploma before the degree, you'll also be able to register with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). You may find jobs such as: Program Coordinator, Non-Profit Organization Community Outreach Coordinator Community Development Coordinator Community Engagement Coordinator Fundraising Coordinator Grants Officer Public Policy Research Associate Social Science Research and Development Coordinator