Program also has a specific focus on northern, rural, remote communities, and Indigenous populations. Community development practitioners often work within a defined geographical area (urban or rural), and with specific groups of people (persons with disabilities, youth, children, families, newcomers, the unemployed, and the homeless). Thus, program adequately prepares students to be Community development practitioners in Northern Ontario, and to work with a diverse and cross-cultural group of peoples.

- International applications are individually assessed on country-specific criteria. - In general, there are 5-6 traditional academic courses in the final year of senior secondary including mathematics. - Minimum average of 65% (though 70% is preferred and more likely to gain admission). - Proof of language proficiency for non-native English speakers.