Turn a passion for inclusion, child development, school support or behaviour and developmental support into a career. Explore hands-on programs built for it.
Some of the most important work with children, youth and families happens right in the classroom - and in early learning centres, group homes and community programs across the province.
Choose an education and family support program and pursue a career supporting young people and families through the everyday realities of disability, neurodivergence and mental wellbeing, or help people of all ages participate more fully in their communities.
Some paths lead to professional certification or a provincial classification. Others build practical, in-demand skills for entry-level roles. Either way, you finish trained for work that helps people succeed in learning, development and daily life.
Whether you’re drawn to language, culture and the skill of interpretation, working with families and nurturing child development or removing barriers to participation for people with disabilities or health conditions, these programs turn that care into hands-on skill.
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.
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.
Disability Support Professional Learn to support people with disabilities to live, work and take part in their communities with dignity and independence through two hands-on practicums that put you directly into the field before you graduate.
Early Childhood Education Learn to nurture the development of young children, and graduate eligible to apply for your Level 2 Early Childhood Educator classification from the Province of Nova Scotia.
Early Childhood Education - Africentric Offering Learn to nurture young children's development through an Africentric lens, and graduate eligible to apply for your Level 2 Early Childhood Educator classification from the Province of Nova Scotia.
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.
Therapeutic Recreation Learn to plan and deliver recreation programs that support physical, social and emotional wellbeing. This intensive program includes more than 600 hours of field experience and volunteering, with leisure activities both on campus and in the community.
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
