About the School
The School is a place where academic life and activism strengthen one another; where students bring a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, varied academic backgrounds and a broad spectrum of community involvement to a shared learning experience.
We believe that the integration of theory and practice is the key to learning that is relevant and lasting. We offer an undergraduate internship in Community, Public Affairs and Policy Studies and a practical project or internship in the graduate diploma.
Our practical commitment to both French and English, as languages and environments, gives rise to a creative learning space of linguistic and cultural bridging.
Close relationships with Montreal-based community organizations, public and private institutions, and unions (including the School's External Board of Advisors) ground the School in the “real world”.
Many faculty, fellows and staff are significantly involved in community and other public organizations. Frequent interaction between students and faculty fosters a rare collaborative learning experience.
We are a student-centred unit. Class size is small to encourage sharing experiences, perspectives, and questions. The SCPA Students' Association has a rich history of activism and community involvement.