Program Overview

Indigenous Community and Social Development Ontario College Diploma, Co-op

Program Description

In this program, students focus on the planning, evaluation, and administration of social/health care programs and services within Indigenous communities and organizations. Students study business and community development, health and well-being, language, and culture while integrating cultural, social, and health issues relevant to Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Cultural teachings and smudging are integrated daily throughout each academic semester in social activities, individual program courses, and Traditional Teacher/Elder visits.

Please note: Indigenous includes First Nations, Metis, Inuit, and Non-Status People.

Intake Information

• Start date: Fall 2025
• Campus: Barrie

Tuition and Fees

• Visit our tuition and fees page for detailed information on the cost to attend Georgian.
• You can afford this! Explore OSAP as well as awards, scholarships, and bursaries to help you pay your way to graduation.

Work-Integrated Learning

• This program includes a co-op work term component where you’ll gain experience in a workplace related to your field of study.
• Learn about types of work-integrated learning at Georgian.

Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent or mature student status
• Grade 12 English (E, C, or U) or Grade 12 Literacy Course (OLC4O)

Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to:

Pathways

Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit for Prior Learning website for details.

Career Opportunities

Students are prepared for administration and front-line staff positions within organizations such as community health centres, school boards, post-secondary institutions, social service organizations, healing lodges, and mental health centres.

Why Study Indigenous Community and Social Development at Georgian?

• Receive an award-winning education in a culturally inclusive learning environment
• Graduate job-ready in two years for a variety of frontline positions such as outreach worker, cultural resource specialist, restorative justice coordinator, youth worker, student advisor, or court worker
• Experience a unique blend of cultural teachings, language, and program and project administration within one program
• Enjoy a home away from home in our Wiidookdaading Indigenous Resource Centre! Take part in cultural teachings, craft workshops, guest speaker events, feasts, and more
• Gain valuable work experience and workplace connections with exciting work-integrated learning opportunities
• Access the many support services available in the Wiidookdaading Indigenous Resource Centre
• Pathways to degree opportunities available

Course Overview

• 18 Program Courses
• 2 Communications Courses
• 4 General Education Courses
• 2 Co-op Work Terms

Program-Specific Courses

Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program, including course descriptions, view the Indigenous Community and Social Development program outline.

• COMP 1003 – Microcomputer Applications
• GNED 1010 – Ojibwe Language and Culture 1
• INDG 1000 – Personal Growth and Development
• INDG 1001 – Indigenous Heritage, Tradition and Culture
• Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.
• Select 1 course from the general education list during registration.

Course Delivery Method(s)

In Person

This program is delivered fully in person and requires you to attend campus.

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Program Details

• Program code: ICSD
• Duration: 2 Years
• Credential: Ontario College Diploma, Co-op
• Program Delivery: Full-time
• Program delivery method(s): In person