The objective of the Ph.D. program in Rural Studies is to provide opportunities for advanced studies and research on the integration of socio-cultural and bio-physical components for capacity development, design, or planning of landscape systems and rural communities. Graduates are prepared to become leading specialists in addressing sustainable landscapes and rural communities issues. Interdisciplinary research is emphasized, building on the disciplines of capacity development and extension, landscape architecture, and rural planning and development within SEDRD.
Graduate education provides an excellent background for careers in private business, government service or research. Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology (REES) offers programs in the sub-disciplines of agricultural and resource economics, forest economics and rural (environmental and resource) sociology.
Le Programme court en développement socioéconomique vise à donner à l'étudiant des connaissances dans le champ du développement économique et à optimiser le professionnalisme des tâches à accomplir dans le cadre de sa fonction. Tout au long de sa formation, l'étudiant sera confronté à des cas concrets de développement socioéconomique qui lui permettront d'améliorer de façon continue ses compétences et ses habiletés dans le domaine du développement économique de sa communauté.
The Professional Master of Public Administration degree program is a graduate level program offered in partnership with Queen's University. This program will develop skills required in public policy development and analysis. It will augment management skills required for senior administrators in Indigenous organizations to translate policy into action. The program is unique in that learners are able to complete a specific concentration in Indigenous Policy & Governance.
The First Nations Governance and Public Administration (FNGPA) Initiative is a unique, cutting-edge, accredited, culturally relevant program transferable towards a diploma or degree at a number of academic institutions. It provides practical, relevant academic tools to senior managers to effectively manage First Nation governments. Designed to be accessible to working professionals and to allow an integration of education into work and family life, the ten program courses are offered over three years through a combination of in-class and distance education.
The goals of Co-operative Education are to provide learners with an opportunity to demonstrate and develop skills, gain a better understanding of their industry, and build relationships with industry partners. To ensure a successful Co-operative Education experience, NSCC recommends that learners become familiar with the following guidelines.
Thank you for your agreement to participate in, and administer, NSCC’s Co-operative Education placements. You are making a tremendous contribution to your learners, industry partners and NSCC. As the essential link between industry partners and our learners, your leadership is key to ensuring appropriate Co-op experiences and learner success.
Thank you for partnering with NSCC and contributing to the success of NSCC learners. This guide will assist you in your role as mentor, clarifying responsibilities during this important component of the education process.
Portfolios are as unique as the individuals who prepare them. While there are no rules about what goes into a portfolio, we do expect your portfolio to demonstrate that you have thought through your experience and what you want it to represent. We expect you will include meaningful, relevant items from all your learning to create a clear picture of 'who you are' and 'what you know you can do'.
