University College of Cape Breton

The School of Arts and Letters is the administrative home of the Bachelor of Arts degree and the Theatre Arts and Heritage Preservation Certificates. The degree may be completed through either full-time or part-time study. There are three Bachelor of Arts degrees: the three-year (General), the four-year (Major), and the Honours Degree. These degrees provide a well-rounded education through the combination of a core program with the following possibilities of specialization: General Program (3-year degree): Anthropology, Celtic Studies, Communication, Economics, English, History, Mi\'kmaq Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology. Major Program - Major/Minor (4-year degree): Major in Anthropology, Communication, English, History, Mi\'kmaq Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology. Major Program - Double Major, Area Major (4-year degrees): Students considering these options should consult a departmental chair or the school Dean. Honours Program: Major in English, Political Science or Psychology.

University College of Cape Breton\'s School of Business offers business programming which included co-operative education technology diplomas, a flexible, innovative, 4-year Bachelor of Business Administration Degree and a Master of Business Administration Degree in Community Economic Development. The programs offered through the School of Business are: Master of Business Administration (Community Economic Development) Bachelor of Business Administration - Co-op Internship Opportunity Bachelor of Technology Information (Co-op) - Information Management - Network Management - Networking Systems Information Technology ** Hospitality/Tourism Management (Work/Study) Certificate in Management Certificate in Professional Development ** Formerly Computer Information Systems In addition to degree and diploma programs, the School of Business offers a wide variety of professional societies and institutes. The School of Business consists of three departments: Financial and Information Management (Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Management Science, Economics), Organizational Management (Marketing, management, Organizational Behaviour, Industrial Relations) and Specialist Business Studies (Hospitality). The School of Business has approved an arrangement whereby graduates of Business Administration Technology Co-operative Education options in Information Technology and Hospitality/Tourism Management are awarded credit for a number of required twenty courses for the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree. Students can, therefore, fulfill degree requirements with some additional fulltime study. The dean and Chairs can provide detailed information.

The School of Community Studies 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, action research, and preparing students for the job market. The five departments in the School also service the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and the Bachelor of Business Administration degree programs. Through the University College, the School also has transfer credit arrangements with community colleges in Newfoundland, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. Moreover, it offers prior learning assessment for those students who enroll in UCCB with appropriate work experience. In addition to the BACS degree, the School offers a Diploma in Public Administration and Management and Certificates in Heritage Preservation, Heritage Studies, Mi\'kmaq Culture and Heritage Preservation, Public Administration, Social Research, and Social Services. The School of Community Studies includes five departments: The Department of Anthropology and Sociology provides a full range of courses in cultural Anthropology and Sociology. Department of Communication offers courses in communication theory and practice, rhetoric and media studies. This emphasis on interpersonal and oral communication is rare in Canadian universities. The Department of Culture, Heritage & Leisure Studies is dedicated to the study, stewardship, and presentation of regional and ethnic heritages. It encompasses Mi\'kmaq Studies, Celtic Studies, Folklore, Heritage Studies, and Sport and Leisure Studies. The Department of Political Science offers a variety of courses in the fields of Canadian Politics and Government, Law and Justice Policy, Public Administration and Public Policy, Local and regional Politics, Government-Business Relations, International Relations, Strategic Studies, and Political Theory. The Department of Problem Centred Studies provides the core PCSS courses for the BACS degree. These process-education courses are delivered in small group format and emphasize problem-solving skills, critical analysis, and community-based research and intervention. This department is also home to the Social Services courses that are part of the Certificate in Social Services. Students may choose a three-year general, a three-year leisure studies option or a four-year major program. With the School of Business, the School of Community Studies offers joint Bachelor of Arts Community Studies/Bachelor of Business Administration (BACS/BBA) degree program.

The School of Science and Technology is the home of a wide variety of university and college programming for science, engineering technology and trades students. The programs offered include: three Bachelor of Science Degrees - General, Concentration, and Distinction; Bachelor of Science Community Studies (concentrations in Biodiversity, Integrative Science, and Psychology, Health and Environment); Bachelor of Technology (Chemical Sciences); Bachelor of Technology (Environmental Studies); Bachelor of Technology (Environmental Health); Bachelor of Science Nursing; Bachelor of Technology Information; Bachelor of Technology (Manufacturing); Bachelor of Technology (Petroleum); Co-operative Engineering Technology Diplomas in Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical and Petroleum, Co-operative Diploma in Environmental Health, and Apprenticeship Trades Training for Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Transport Mechanics/Heavy Duty Equipment Repair, Industrial Mechanics, and Motor Vehicle Body Repairer; and Engineering Diploma (associated with Dalhousie University); Computer Science and Geology (transfer programs) through either full-time or part-time. UCCB has developed several engineering facilities that allow the integration of leading edge technology and education programs. A CAD/CAM Centre fosters applied research and development in the modern manufacturing sector and a CADD laboratory specializes in training in computer aided drafting and design. Engineering Department UCCB houses the newest Engineering Department in the province and is second in size only to that at Dalhousie University. The Department is mainly responsible for the Engineering Transfer Program, Engineering Technology programs and the Bachelor of Technology Degrees. Department of Physical and Applied Sciences The Department of Physical and Applied Sciences includes disciplines in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Geology with primary responsibility for the BSc in Chemistry and Mathematics, and Bachelor of Technology (Chemical Sciences). Behavioural and Life Sciences The Behavioural and Life Sciences Department delivers courses in Biology, Psychology, MSIT, and Nutrition for all degree programs.

The Department of Extension and Community Affairs works in harmony with UCCB\'s four academic schools to design and deliver community-based programming. The focus of this academic activity is designed to meet the present and anticipated educational, cultural, economic, societal, and political needs of the communities we serve. ECA has developed partnerships with the public school system, business community, First Nations communities, science and technology interests, and is expanding its professional development programs to other constituencies. The University College, in concert with Cape Breton school Boards, provides specialized professional development opportunities for teachers and school administrators in both credit and non-credit programming, integrating the teacher education program with the University College\'s academic schools. At present, course offerings include the Canadian Institute of Management (CIM), Institute of Canadian Bankers (ICB), Occupational Health and Safety, Mi\'kmaq Access Programming, Distance Education, Literary Enhancement, Certified Network Engineer, and VentureFEST, a summer science and entrepreneurship program for teenagers. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but it serves to illustrate ECA\'s commitment to the community. These programs are developed through extensive consultation with the appropriate professional or community associations. The UCCB Playhouse and Art Gallery continue to play a key role in the growth of the artistic and cultural communities in Cape Breton. The community is invited to make use of these national-standard facilities through the Annual Festival of Plays, Exhibits, Film Series, and UCCB\'s permanent art collection. In addition, interested individuals can develop their artistic interests through innovative courses that are integrated within the activities of the Playhouse and Art Gallery. The University College is broadening access to its programs through UCCB-Net, a sophisticated network throughout rural Cape Breton. ECA takes pride in its ability to mobilize the resources of UCCB to offer a continuum of programming that addresses a broad range of needs in the community. When the community\'s needs cannot be totally fulfilled by UCCB programming, ECA attempts to form partnerships with other resources with the community. ECA has recently become very active in designing managerial training programs for large industrial clients. These programs reflect the particular scheduling needs of the client and the course content is developed and adapted to be representative for the client. ECA liaises with a variety of government agencies that provide funding for training programs. UCCB has developed a tradition of organizing conferences of a national and international scale. Many of these conferences are organized in cooperation with a variety of professional groups and organizations. In brief, we respond, therefore we are.