Care about justice, mental health, community wellbeing or public service? Build a career in it through hands-on programs made for the work.
Some of the most important work in a community happens quietly, helping people through everyday life - in a courtroom, on a mental health team, in a nonprofit office, in an interpreting booth or beside a family in grief. Pick a program and build practical, in-demand skills for a variety of roles. Work in law and public safety, support mental wellbeing and recovery, walk children and youth through hard moments, lead in the nonprofit sector, interpret between ASL and English or guide families through end-of-life.
Help individuals, families and communities move through the systems that shape their lives. If you feel connected to justice, mental health, community leadership, ASL interpretation or end-of-life care, these programs turn that care into hands-on skill that may lead to professional certification or provincial licensure or entry-level roles.
American Sign Language (ASL) Studies Learn American Sign Language (ASL) and immerse yourself in Deaf culture, taught mostly by Deaf faculty, to work with members of the Deaf community across education, recreation and social service settings.
American Sign Language/English Interpretation Learn to interpret between Deaf and hearing communities in the only program of its kind in the Maritimes, aligned with the AVLIC Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Professional Conduct.
Behavioural Interventions Build on your existing diploma or degree to train in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and behaviour-science methods. Graduates apply these skills across autism services, disability support, education, mental health and organizational settings.
Child and Youth Care Learn to design and deliver therapeutic programs for children and youth, with 700+ hours of field experience that make you eligible to become a Certified Child and Youth Care Practitioner.
Criminal Justice Build the observation, communication, assessment and problem-solving skills used in policing, corrections and courts, and take on a significant role in a justice-sector agency during two field practicums before you graduate.
Deaf Interpreter Transform lived Deaf experience into professional practice. In Canada’s first Deaf Interpreter program, build on your language, cultural knowledge and lived experience while developing the professional skills and standards needed to work alongside Coda and hearing interpreters.
Funeral and Allied Health Services Build the embalming and funeral directing skills your apprenticeship requires, while working toward the licensing exams set by the Nova Scotia Board of Registration of Embalmers and Funeral Directors.
Funeral Arranging and Directing Learn to plan services, guide grieving families and manage the legal side of funeral arrangements, while apprenticing toward your funeral director's license with the same provincial board.
Mental Health Recovery and Promotion Learn to support people living with mental health challenges and addiction and promote mental wellbeing through recovery-focused practice. This programs includes work experience to help you apply your learning in the real world.
Nonprofit Leadership Build the strategic leadership, fundraising and financial management skills nonprofits need and lead a real capstone project for a nonprofit organization before you graduate.
Paralegal Services Build experience in research, document preparation and case management through model law firm projects. You learn from legal professionals and apply your communication and organizational skills in the real word through work experience and a paid co-op opportunity.
Social Services Learn foundational skills for entry-level roles in social service agencies. Support individuals, families and communities through hands-on practicum experience and a path that ladders into Behavioural Interventions.
Ready to take the next step? Learn about the application process and apply today, or contact us with questions: 902-491-49111-866-679-6722 (toll-free in Canada and the USA)
We offer more than 120 programs grouped by area of interest to help you explore and decide on the right fit for your future. Explore all NSCC programs by areas of interest
