The Institute is a registered, non-profit, private college whose mission is to deliver top quality educational programs to those persons wishing to work in the human services field.
IHSE was originally founded in 1976 and was known as "Child Development Services". Child Development Services was a joint project of the Nova Scotia Departments of Education and Community Services (formerly Social Services), and was housed at the Nova Scotia Teachers College in Truro. The first program offered by the Institute provided education for day care personnel. By 1980, the enrollment had increased to over four hundred students studying in both full and part-time programs throughout Nova Scotia and the rest of Atlantic Canada. In order to meet the expanding student population, a second building known as the Froebel Centre in Princeport, NS was acquired. Recognized both nationally and internationally programs continued to grow and develop to include Special Education and Public School Program Assistants. In 1992 the College moved from under the auspices of the Nova Scotia Teachers College and the provincial government and became a non-funded, not-for-profit entity.
Dalhousie University is internationally known as one of North America's most welcoming universities. Founded in 1818, Dalhousie is one of Canada's oldest universities, attracting more than 18,200 students from around the world. Located on Canada's East Coast, the university blends world-class academic programs with leading-edge research.Our focus on academic innovation means we are committed to the continuous development of our programs and courses. And as Atlantic Canada's leading research university, Dal attracts over $140 million in research grants and awards each year.Dalhousie's campus reflects a diverse mix of students who come from across Canada and around the world, bringing multiple cultures and perspectives to the Dalhousie community.