Facts About BACS (Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies)

Community studies - experience excellence in programming and vital support with a personal program adviser who will collaborate with you to determine your best graduation and career path.
You can also expect:
-Small group environment
-Development of theoretical and applied skills relevant to your chosen profession
-Experimental and reflective learning
.. -Community-based research
-Community intervention projects
-Community work placements

The Department of Community Studies faculty have been recognized by CBU faculty and students for instructional leadership and excellence in teaching as well as receiving national recognition for teaching and learning in higher education.

Welcome future Community Studies students!
Imagine this; you are sitting in class at Cape Breton University, getting ready to tackle an assignment on youth crime. Months later you are working with the local police service assisting with a youth crime prevention project; or assisting in a classroom; or working with a social worker; or the top sports team in your community. The School of Arts and Social Sciences is the home of the Bachelor of Arts Community Studies program (BACS), a process-oriented, experiential degree program that focuses on problem-solving, self-directed learning, critical thinking, reflective learning, group work, action research and preparing students for the job markets. http://www.cbu.ca/academics/bacs/

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies | Cape Breton University - Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Located in beautiful Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, Cape Breton University promises and delivers an exceptional educational experience, hands-on research, and life experiences second to none.

TRANSFER CREDITS:
If you have pervious university course credits, they can be assessed for transfer into the BACS program. There are also special transfer credit opportunities for students who wish to enter BACS after successfully completing one more two-year diploma programs. CBU has agreements with many different post secondary schools throughtout Atlantic Canada.

In addition to the core Community Studies courses, BACS students take courses in a variety of disciplines offered at CBU depending upon career interests. Some of the disciplines offered at CBU depending upon career interests. Some of the disciplines include business, communication, legal studies, Mi'kmaq studies, philosophy, political science, psychology and sociology. They complete range of disciplines is provided online in the Academic Calendar under course descriptions.