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This interdisciplinary program explores community economic and social development, including connections with social work.
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YOUR STUDIES
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Local Economic Autonomy, Community Services and Equity Studies
Faculty of Cross-Cultural Studies (Department of Community Economic and Social Development)
Not specified
In person (inferred)
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Not specified
Yes
Students can minor in any of Algoma's degree programs.
Required
Fourth-year major paper or project.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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English (ENG4U)
Minimum 65% overall average (6 Grade 12 U/M courses including prerequisites). No published cut-off.
Not required
Not required
No
Co-op Certificate excludes CESD.
Not specified
Yes
150-hour work placement (Year 3) and 300-hour placement (Year 4).
CAREER PATHWAYS
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Not specified
Habitat for Humanity, Community Development Corporation of Sault Ste. Marie, Batchewana First Nation, Garden River First Nation, NORDIK Institute, United Way, City of Sault Ste. Marie
Local Economic Autonomy graduates eligible for Technician-Aboriginal Economic Developer designation; earn points toward EDAC Economic Developer designation exam.
TUITION & FEES
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$2,991.24 CAD per term
2026–2027 · Domestic undergraduate students
Base tuition for a 15-credit term in Fall 2026 or Winter 2027. Compulsory ancillary fees of $485.51 per term and any additional program, campus, transit or service fees are extra. University-wide undergraduate rate; charges depend on course load. Fees are subject to change.
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