Bachelor of Community Development

Students will refine their skillset in effectively engaging communities, building capacity for change, leading projects, organizational management, navigating public policy as well as community driven, assets-based advocacy. Humber’s Bachelor of Community Development offers students the opportunity to enhance their professional career and take it to the next level by providing flexible access to a recognized degree in the field of community development. Students admitted to the program will enter directly into Year 3.

Graduates will gain and further refine the knowledge and skillsets necessary to engage in the following, among many other in-demand skills:

• Identify and build capacity of community assets, identifying root causes of problems.
• Support transformational leadership in communities.
• Participate in effective program development and evaluation methods.
• Enact socially innovative approaches and social entrepreneurship.
• Understand organizational governance and financial structures.
• Collaborate with community stakeholders on participatory action research (PAR).
• Contextualize contemporary social and local issues.
• Engage in international community development.

Vision Transforming post-secondary education through global, polytechnic leadership.

Mission Humber develops global citizens with the knowledge and skills to lead and innovate.

One of Canada's Largest Polytechnics

• More than 200 Full-Time Programs in 17 Areas of Interest.
• 6 Academic Faculties.
• More than 86,000 learners.
• More than 135,500 Full-Time Program Applications Annually.
• More than 9,300 International Students.

Admission selection is based on the academic criteria indicated. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission.

Admission selection is based on the following three requirements:

• Academic
  

To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:

• An Ontario College human services diploma, advanced diploma, or equivalent, with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent or more, from the following list of programs:

• Assaulted Women's and Children's Counsellor/Advocate Diploma
• Child and Youth Care Advanced Diploma
• Community Worker Diploma
• Community and Justice Services Diploma
• Community Development Work Diploma
• Community Settlement Services Diploma
• Social Service Worker Diploma
• Social Service Worker -Gerontology Diploma
• Social Service Worker - Immigration and Refugees Diploma

• ENG4U or Humber's WRIT 100 or 200 level, or equivalent with a minimum grade of 65 per cent.

Applicants with postsecondary education (diploma, advanced diploma or bachelor's degree) outside of the human services field, who also have relevant work/life experience, will be considered on a case-by-case basis. A supplemental application process is required. Please contact the Admissions Officer, Shevon Carbonneau (shevon.carbonneau@humber.ca) to learn more.

English Language Proficiency

All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.

International Credit Evaluation

Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.

Application-Based Scholarships

Humber offers hundreds of different types of scholarships recognizing academic achievement, community involvement, leadership, volunteer services, and in some cases, to help with financial need. For more information about scholarships that may assist you with the costs of your post-secondary education, visit Student Scholarships.

Entrance Scholarships

To recognize academic achievement, Humber offers Degree Entrance and Degree Transfer Scholarships. These scholarships are automatically awarded based on academic average or credential completion.

Degree Entrance Scholarships

Humber awards degree scholarships automatically to graduating high school students based on academic achievement. See the following chart for details. Some of the scholarships are renewable each year if you maintain an average of 80 per cent or more.

Degree Entrance Scholarship Average Requirement

Degree Transfer Scholarships ($1,500 - $2,500) Humber automatically awards degree transfer scholarships to students entering any Humber degree program who have completed a one-year Ontario college certificate* or a two- or three-year diploma with a GPA of 80 per cent or more from a publicly-funded college. Students who have achieved a program GPA of 80 per cent or more will be awarded a one-time scholarship of $1,500 for a certificate program or $2,500 for a diploma program in recognition of their academic achievement. Certificates and diplomas do not have to be related to the degree program of choice and are not tied to the eligibility for advanced standing or transfer credit. No application is required.

*Certificates do not include Ontario Graduate Certificates, Certificates of Achievement or Certificates of Completion.

Indigenous Student Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships

Humber provides assistance to Indigenous Students in meeting the costs of their tuition and living expenses while studying full-time or part-time.

Bursaries

Humber is dedicated to providing you with a variety of bursaries to help you successfully pursue your education while managing your finances. Bursaries are available for Diploma, Degree, and Post-Graduate Certificate programs and are awarded primarily based on financial need. Academic excellence, extracurricular activities, and community involvement may also be considered.

Graduates may find strong employment prospects within a variety of settings including non-profit organizations, government, charities, as well as health and education sectors in roles such as:

• Anti-Poverty Worker
• Community Development Officer
• Community Engagement Specialist
• Community Foundation Grants Officer
• Community Manager
• Community Relations Specialist
• Community Investment Manager
• City Commissioner of Community Services
• Director of Policy & Advocacy
• Director of Community & Academic Partnerships
• Executive Director at Community Services Agency
• Equity & Community Inclusion Manager
• Environmental Justice Worker
• Indigenous Outreach Worker
• Institutional Planning for Inclusion & Belonging
• Learning and Development Specialist
• Participatory Action Researcher
• Partnership Strategy Advisor & Researcher
• Social Entrepreneur
• Social Impact Specialist
• Strategic Leader, Indigenous Engagement and Relationships