Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Program Code: PBCMS

Full-time | Davis Campus | 4 yrs (8 semesters)

FACULTY OF APPLIED HEALTH & COMMUNITY STUDIES

Honours Bachelor of
Community Safety
Learn how to build stronger, more resilient communities with our new
Community Safety degree program — the first of its kind in Canada.

Create positive change with a new

approach to community safety.

A new approach to
community safety
This program is the first of its kind in
Canada. It addresses the need for a new way
of looking at community safety, focusing on
prevention, preparedness and social justice.
Traditional law enforcement methods are
expensive and don’t always address the
diverse needs of Canadian society. That’s
why the Ontario Association of Chiefs of
Police, non-profits, and graduate programs
endorse this degree.
Build stronger communities
In our Community Safety program, you’ll
learn about:
• Government, law enforcement and
emergency planning
• Building partnerships between police and
community groups
• Speaking up for traditionally marginalized
groups and vulnerable people
• Empowering citizens to build safer and more
resilient communities
Think globally, act locally
You’ll also learn how global events, like war
and climate change, affect people at the
local level. How do these events shape our
perception of safety? How does the use of
social media influence our understanding
of these events? Throughout this program,
you’ll develop a strong understanding of the
challenges communities face. And you’ll
explore new ways to address those issues.

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Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent,
including these required courses:
• English, Grade 12 (ENG4U) with a minimum grade
Career Opportunities
Sheridan’s Honours Bachelor of Community Safety program prepares you for a variety
of 65%, plus
of career paths. When you graduate from this program, you’ll be well prepared for
• Five other U or M level courses at the
careers in public, private or non-profit sectors, such as emergency management, crisis
Grade 12 level
intervention, community building, and law enforcement. You’ll also be eligible for
• Minimum 65% overall average
graduate studies in fields like social work, sociology, or public administration.
OR
Two semesters of postsecondary education HERE ARE SOME PLACES YOU MIGHT WORK:
including required courses with a minimum 65%
overall average, a minimum of 65% in ENG4U Community agencies Municipal governments
or equivalent and no grade less than 60% in the
Non-profit organizations Policing
remaining courses.
Provincial governments Canadian Border Services
Applicant Selection
Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of
their previous academic achievement (the average
of their six highest senior-level credits, including
required courses).
Applicants who do not meet the admission
requirements for this program will be assessed
and advised individually and may be considered for
other, related programs.
English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English
must meet Sheridan’s English proficiency
requirements.
Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship
Sheridan is pleased to provide an Entrance
Courses
Scholarship in the amount of $2,500 to select SOME OF THE COURSES YOU CAN EXPECT TO TAKE IN YOUR PROGRAM
applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan
Introduction to Criminal Law Culture and Inequality in a Global World
Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility
criteria and more. The Sociology of Community Disaster and Emergency Management
Ministry Consent Policing, Society and Community The Art of Influence: Understanding
Sheridan has been granted a consent by the Behavioural Change
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to
offer this degree for a seven-year term starting
September 13, 2017 and subject to renewal
thereafter. Application to the Ministry for renewal
of the consent is a prescribed and cyclical
requirement for degree programs at all Ontario
Note: See website for specific terms and course listings.
colleges. Sheridan will ensure that all students
admitted to the Honours Bachelor of Community
Safety program during the period of consent will
have the opportunity to complete the program
within a reasonable time frame. Credentials earned
during the period of consent remain valid, even if
Ministry consent to offer the program is withdrawn More information
in the future. Prospective students are responsible
for satisfying themselves that the program and
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the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g.,
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acceptable to potential employers, professional
licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).
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