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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Honours Bachelor of Social and Community Development

Duration

2 years (5 semesters)

2 years (5 semesters)

2 years (5 semesters)

2 years (5 semesters)

2 years (5 semesters)

Location

Davis Campus

(Brampton)

Upgrade your human service diploma to a degree in just two years.

Program Overview

Complete your degree in just two years

This program is designed for students who have completed a diploma in Social Service Work, Social Service Work – Gerontology, Child and Youth Care, Community Work or an equivalent program. Students from these programs who meet the admission requirements will be able to enter directly into the third year of this degree. No bridging courses are required to get into this unique program, which consists of four semesters and an internship.

Learn skills that are in high demand

Today's human service organizations require workers who have critical thinking, research and leadership abilities. This program is built to address those needs. Skills you’ll learn include:

  • Project management
  • Social innovation and creative problem solving
  • Non-profit governance
  • Research and grant writing
  • Social entrepreneurship
  • Community leadership and advocacy

Applied learning and research opportunities

Work directly with Sheridan’s experienced professors and our large network of community practitioners. You'll work on a research project and provide solutions to real-world issues brought forward by our community partners, who will then provide you with valuable feedback. You'll also practice those skills during a four-month summer internship.

Flexible schedule

You can choose to take this program remotely (fully online) or through our hybrid delivery model (a combination of in-person and online courses). You can also choose to take courses in the daytime or the evening — whichever works best for your schedule. No matter which delivery mode you choose, you'll have opportunities to build rich relationships and a strong sense of community in this engaging program.

Opportunities for further education

Once you complete this degree, you may choose to pursue further studies to build on the skills and experience that you've developed.

Graduates from this program can apply for master's programs in many areas, such as:

  • Social work
  • Adult education and community development
  • Counselling psychology
  • Aging and health policy
  • Policy and digital strategy
  • Justice studies
  • Conflict resolution and peace studies

Sheridan has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this degree for a seven-year term starting September 29, 2021 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 Colleges. Sheridan will ensure that all students admitted to the 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 in the future. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g. acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).

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Faculty

Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies

Designation

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

2 years (5 semesters)

Location

Davis Campus

7899 McLaughlin Road,  Brampton

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Courses

Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.

  • CODE TITLE CREDITS
    CSRV 32521 Introduction to Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods with Communities 3
    CSRV 37869 Values, Ethics and Anti-Oppressive Practice 3
    CSRV 38483 Sociological Perspectives in Community Development 3
    CSRV 37849 Community Development: Issues, Trends & Strategies 3
    ENGL 17889GD Composition & Rhetoric 3

    Total credits: 15

  • CODE TITLE CREDITS
    CSRV 37494 Advanced Qualitative & Quantitative Research Methods with Communities 3
    CSRV 31662 History & Critical Trends in the Third Sector 3
    CSRV 35726 Resource Creation in the Non-Profit and Voluntary Sector 3
    CSRV 32011 The Restructured Community Organization 3
    Breadth Elective 3
    Internship Preparatory Course (7 weeks)

    Total credits: 15

  • CODE TITLE CREDITS
    CSRV 47502 Capstone Project 1: Community-Based Research 3
    CSRV 48141 Arts-Based Community Approaches to Advocacy and Research 3
    CSRV 41313 Public Policy: Theory Action & Change 3
    CSRV 46731 Project Management & Organizational Governance 3
    Degree Breadth Elective 3

    Total credits: 15

    You'll complete a 420-hour internship in the Spring/Summer following Semester 3.

  • CODE TITLE CREDITS
    CSRV 41221 Capstone Project 2: Knowledge Mobilization 3
    CSRV 45937 Social Movement and Social Change 3
    CSRV 40003 Social Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship 3
    CSRV 46252 Community Leadership: Building Citizen Capacity 3
      Degree Breadth Elective 3

    Total credits: 15

Courses subject to change.

Current students should refer to their ⁠Academic Requirements in myStudentCentre to track their academic progress and outstanding course requirements.

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Board Undergraduate Certificates

As a Sheridan degree student, you can earn a Board Undergraduate Certificate alongside your degree without taking any additional courses. Earn one of the following specialized credentials by completing a specific collection of electives as part of your program:

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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies

Designation

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

2 years (5 semesters)

Location

Davis Campus

7899 McLaughlin Road,  Brampton

Virtual

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Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility

Successful graduates1 from the following Ontario college human service diploma programs with a minimum 3.0 GPA*

  • Social Service Worker (MTCU 50721) or
  • Social Service Worker – Gerontology (MTCU 50728) or
  • Community Worker (MTCU 50703) or
  • Child and Youth Care/Child and Youth Worker (MTCU 60701)

or

One of the following Ontario college diplomas deemed equivalent by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers with a minimum 3.0 GPA*:

  • Addiction and Mental Health Worker Program (MTCU 50733) – Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology
  • Community Development Work (MTCU 50707)
  • Family Violence Counsellor and Advocate (MTCU 50904)
  • Native Community Worker (MTCU 50704, 50733)
  • Community Gerontology (MTCU 51470)
  • Native Child and Family Services (MTCU 60722) – Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology
  • Human Services Counsellor (MTCU 50719) – George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology

1 Applicants with a Human Service Diploma (SSW, SSW – Gerontology or CW) conferred prior to 2009 will require a supplemental application (portfolio).

* Applicants with a GPA below 3.0 (B grade) will require a supplemental application (portfolio).

Students without an Ontario College Diploma in Human Services and those from a high-affinity degree program will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

If you are applying from a Social Service Worker program from outside of Ontario, please contact the BSCD Program Coordinator, Bethany Osborne at bethany.osborne@sheridancollege.ca before applying.

Applicant Selection

Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of their previous academic achievement (Ontario College Diploma GPA).

Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program may be advised individually regarding 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 Scholarship to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

2 years (5 semesters)

Location

Davis Campus

7899 McLaughlin Road,  Brampton

Virtual

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Career Opportunities

When you graduate from this program, you'll be eligible to apply for jobs that require a bachelor’s degree in the human services or social services fields. You'll have a broad range of skills, enhanced by your internship experience, that will make you attractive to many employers.

If you completed an SSW diploma before the degree, you'll also be able to register with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).

You may find jobs such as:

  • Program Coordinator, Non-Profit Organization
  • Community Outreach Coordinator
  • Community Development Coordinator
  • Community Engagement Coordinator
  • Fundraising Coordinator
  • Grants Officer
  • Public Policy Research Associate
  • Social Science Research and Development Coordinator

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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

2 years (5 semesters)

Location

Davis Campus

7899 McLaughlin Road,  Brampton

Virtual

Online, 


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Co-op

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Faculty

Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies

Designation

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

2 years (5 semesters)

Location

Davis Campus

7899 McLaughlin Road,  Brampton

Virtual

Online, 


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Degree Completion

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Faculty

Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies

Designation

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

2 years (5 semesters)

Location

Davis Campus

7899 McLaughlin Road,  Brampton

Virtual

Online, 


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Learn from the comfort of home with our virtual option

Sheridan’s Social Service Worker – Gerontology program is the first in the province to offer our diploma program entirely online.

  • This virtual, synchronous program will allow you to access the program from wherever you live. *
  • Our synchronous delivery will allow us to offer the same hands-on, supportive environment that Sheridan is known for while addressing some of the barriers to accessing an in-person program.
  • If you live in Ontario, practicum opportunities will be developed local to you, even if you reside outside of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
  • Predictable schedules for synchronous learning will allow you to manage work and personal life while in school.

* Note: At this time, the virtual option is only open to domestic students.

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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies

Designation

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

2 years (5 semesters)

Location

Davis Campus

7899 McLaughlin Road,  Brampton

Virtual

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Advanced Entry Challenge Exams

Get credit for what you know

Sheridan recognizes and appreciates that advanced learning doesn’t always require standard classroom instruction, and that opportunities to advance skills and learn new technologies are everywhere.

If you have significant knowledge and experience in programming, web development, database and/or networking, you may choose to complete Advanced Entry Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (AEPLAR) Challenge Exams for academic credit towards your Sheridan Computer Systems Technology advanced diploma.

How do Challenge Exams work?

AEPLAR Challenge Exams are administered by and through the Sheridan College Assessment Centre or through an approved Test Centre. There are fees to write each exam (an Assessment Centre fee and a Challenge Exam fee).

Your completed Challenge Exam(s) will be evaluated to determine whether you’re eligible for credit in one or more courses within the identified program streams.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) and Advanced Standing credits are subject to Sheridan’s policies and procedures. Learn more about Sheridan’s Credit Transfer policies and procedures.

I have previous postsecondary education. Should I write a Challenge Exam?

No. Challenge Exams are designed for applicants with knowledge and experience gained outside of formal education. If you have previous postsecondary education, we encourage you to apply for Advanced Standing instead — you may be eligible to apply your previously earned credits towards your new program at Sheridan.

What subjects can I complete Challenge Exams for?

Challenge Exams for applicants to the Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering program are designed to test skills in specific knowledge streams within this program:

  • Programming – Introductory
  • Programming – .NET
  • Programming – Advanced Java
  • Networking
  • Web Development
  • Operating Systems
  • Databases
  • Software Design
  • Mobile App Development – Android
  • Mobile App Development – iOS
  • Game Development – UNITY
  • Wireless

You can also choose to complete Challenge Exams for specific individual courses within the Computer Systems Technology program.

Complete a free self-assessment test to help you determine whether Challenge Exams are a good option for you.

How do I apply to complete a Challenge Exam?

Step 1: Make sure you meet the program admission requirements

You must meet the program admission requirements to be eligible for admission and PLAR.

Step 2: Complete a free self-assessment

Complete a free self-assessment test for each knowledge stream you wish to challenge. This will help you determine whether your current skills will enable you to succeed in the Challenge Exam(s).

Step 3: Apply to Sheridan's Computer Systems Technology advanced diploma program

Apply to the Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering program.

To be eligible to complete Challenge Exams for this program, you must select "Advanced Entry" as the level of the program on your application.

Step 4: Follow the instructions to complete your Challenge Exam(s)

Once Sheridan receives your application, we’ll send you an email with instructions on how to register and pay for your Challenge Exam(s). Follow those instructions.

Once you’ve completed your Challenge Exam(s), subject matter experts in Sheridan’s Faculty of Applied Science and Technology will evaluate them within 10 business days. The Faculty will forward your results to the Office of the Registrar, and any approved credit transfers will be posted in your Credit Transfer centre. Exam feedback will not be provided.

Step 5: Accept your offer of admission and pay your program fees

If you receive an offer of admission to Sheridan, please follow the instructions to confirm your offer and pay your fees by the due dates indicated in order to reserve your spot in the program.

We wish you success in this process and look forward to seeing you at Sheridan!

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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

2 years (5 semesters)

Location

Davis Campus

7899 McLaughlin Road,  Brampton

Virtual

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Internship

Gain valuable work experience through a fourth-month internship

This program includes a 420-hour internship that will provide an opportunity for experiential learning alongside your coursework. Your internship will be supported by an internship preparation course, and opportunities for reflection on the experience will be included in your courses in the semester that follows. You'll be able to look for a paid internship to help with program costs (though a funded internship is not guaranteed).

Students have found internships in the following areas:

  • Government offices
  • Parenting and child advocacy groups
  • Academic and community-based research projects
  • Indigenous child welfare organizations
  • Community arts-based organizations
  • Indigenous health and wellness organizations
  • Community justice organizations
  • Residential settings
  • School settings
  • Settlement agencies
  • Youth drop-in centres

Note: You may be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening before each placement.

Graduate with 1,020 hours of practical experience

You were also required to complete 600 hours of practicum placement(s) as part of your diploma program. This means that, when you graduate from Sheridan’s Bachelor of Social and Community Development program, you’ll have acquired a total of 1,020 hours of practical experience. This extensive experience will boost your confidence in your knowledge and skills, and help you stand out in the job market.

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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

2 years (5 semesters)

Location

Davis Campus

7899 McLaughlin Road,  Brampton

Virtual

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Program Fees

Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees shown here are for the 2024–2025 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic semesters of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent semesters are not reflected on this website.

Fees For Canadian Students

Fees for Canadian students

$8,030.50

Notes: Co-op students must pay an additional fee of $535 in the term prior to each co-op work term.

Fees for International Students

Fees for International students

$19,761.50

Financial Aid & Awards

Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:

International Entrance Scholarship

International students beginning their full-time postsecondary studies at Sheridan may receive an entrance scholarship. A separate application is not required. Visit the International Entrance Scholarship page for details.

Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship

Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to select applicants in this degree program. A minimum GPA of 80% is required in order to be considered. Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for additional eligibility criteria and more.

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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

2 years (5 semesters)

Location

Davis Campus

7899 McLaughlin Road,  Brampton

Virtual

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Learning Outcomes

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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

2 years (5 semesters)

Location

Davis Campus

7899 McLaughlin Road,  Brampton

Virtual

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s a “Degree Completion” program?

Degree Completion allows you to apply your diploma credits towards a Sheridan degree. You'll get significant credit for the courses you completed in your diploma, which means you can complete your degree and advance your career sooner.

The Bachelor of Social and Community Development (BSCD) program is only available to students who have completed a diploma in Social Service Worker, Social Service Worker – Gerontology, Child and Youth Care/Child and Youth Worker, Community Worker or an equivalent program. Students from these programs who meet the admission requirements will be able to enter directly into the third year of this degree, without taking any additional bridging courses.

Can students from other diploma or degree programs apply to the BSCD?

Programs in the human services area that have a similar structure to the Social Service Worker, Social Service Worker – Gerontology, Child and Youth Care/Child and Youth Worker or Community Worker program will be considered on a case-by-case basis. In this situation, applicants may be required to submit an additional portfolio or complete some bridging courses. View the admission requirements for more information.

What’s the difference between a college and university degree?

Sheridan's Bachelor of Social and Community Development (BSCD) program is approved by the same Ministry of College and Universities as a university degree. As a graduate of this program, you’ll have equal opportunities to pursue graduate studies or apply for jobs that require a degree.

While the BSCD is equivalent to a university degree, it has the added benefit of small classes and exciting experiential learning opportunities. By the end of the program, you'll have completed at least 1,020 hours of experiential learning through your practicum and internship.

Will this program lead to a Bachelor of Social Work?

The BSCD is not a pathway to a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), but it can provide a pathway to a Master of Social Work (MSW). Once you've successfully completed the BSCD, you'll be eligible to apply to several MSW programs in Ontario.

What delivery modes are available for the program?

A variety of online, hybrid and face-to-face options are available in this program. Courses are scheduled with students' needs in mind. Once you apply, you'll be able to indicate your preference in terms of delivery mode and schedule.

Can I take this program on a part-time basis?

This program does not currently have a part-time offering. However, we’re happy to work with you to create a schedule that works for you.

Will I need to take elective courses?

As part of your degree, you’ll automatically be enrolled in Sheridan’s Composition and Rhetoric course. You'll take three other Degree Breadth Elective courses in this program, which you’ll be able to select based on your interests and to complement the core curriculum.

What are the tuition fees for the program?

The Ministry of Colleges and Universities sets tuition fees for diploma and degree programs. Degree program fees are higher than the fees you paid in your diploma, but elements of the BSCD program can help offset your costs:

  • We use Open Educational Resources (OERs), which means you won't have significant textbook costs.
  • We offer many Work Study positions – paid, on-campus employment opportunities.
  • Your internship between Semesters 3 and 4 can be a paid work opportunity.

View the fees for this program.

Is financial aid available?

Yes! There are many financial aid options available, including the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and entrance scholarships for eligible applicants. View Fees & Financial Aid for details.

Is there someone I can talk to for more information?

If you have any further questions about the Bachelor of Social and Community Development program, please email the BSCD Program Coordinator, Bethany Osborne, at bethany.osborne@sheridancollege.ca

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

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2 years (5 semesters)

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7899 McLaughlin Road,  Brampton

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Labs & Technology

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

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2 years (5 semesters)

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Financial Planning Certification

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

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Professional Sales Certificate

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

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Program Transition

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Earn your Masters degree

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Transfer Opportunities

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Clinical Placements

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Articulation Agreements

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Educational philosophy

Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Interior Design curriculum and its delivery are designed to address current social issues pertinent to the design industry. This enables students to broaden their understanding of their place within the world.

Fundamental to the vision of the program is the balance of creative and conceptual thinking with the technical and business aspects of the profession. Courses follow a logical sequence with the degree of difficulty building vertically from first year to fourth year.

The various streams provide a range of design problems building in size and scope, from simple to complex in various design sectors. The curriculum builds on fundamental introductions that ensures a strong foundation for students to apply additional more complex learning and skills developed later in the program.

Studio projects are designed to mimic professional practice and require applied theory, creativity and strong technical knowledge. Curriculum is also connected horizontally across each semester to help support the learning in courses happening simultaneously. This demonstrates the inter-connected knowledge and skills required to practice in the industry.

The program provides many opportunities that expose students to practicing professionals and professional practice. Industry leaders and representatives from professional associations like ARIDO and IDC are invited into the classroom as jurors and guest speakers throughout the four years. The internship also provides professional design work experience for students before they enter their final year of study.

The curriculum is student-centric and designed to equip students with the skills that are required for entry-level design positions and advanced study. Manual skills such as drafting, drawing and model making are developed alongside digital skills using current software. Students are also well-versed in the applicable building codes and regulations required to practice in Ontario. Students are exposed to valuable research skills and encouraged to continue their learning past graduation.

Program goals

Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Interior Design program aspires to:

  • Develop confident, creative and critical thinkers that can solve a variety of problems thoughtfully, improving the quality of the built environment and protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public.
  • Equip students with the tools to think independently and ethically to ensure technically, environmentally, and socially responsible decision-making.
  • Deliver current and relevant curriculum that incorporates equity, diversity and inclusion. This encourages students to create spaces that foster inclusivity and look at design from various perspectives within diverse communities, involving numerous stakeholders.
  • Inform students regarding the various facets of the profession, engaging them with designers and industry affiliates.
  • Encourage continuous professional and personal growth, instilling a desire to contribute to the profession and society at large. The program encourages students to become active participants in the design community, become members of their local Association, write their NCIDQ exams, give back to the community and become progressive leaders in the profession.
  • Prepare graduates for entry-level design positions, equipped with the required knowledge and skills for employment in the diverse design industry, ensuring they possess the body of knowledge necessary to respond to social and environmental issues, while designing interior spaces that are technically proficient, code-compliant, conceptually strong, sustainable and all-inclusive.
  • Provide enhanced opportunities for students to pursue post-graduate studies, employment, research and/or further their academic studies and/or credentials.

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

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Pathways from Athletic Therapy and Kinesiology

If you've graduated from a health-science degree other than athletic therapy or kinesiology, your application will be assessed on an individual basis.

Get your Osteopathy degree in less time

If you're a graduate of Sheridan's Athletic Therapy or Kinesiology degree program, you may be eligible to start in the second year of this program after completing three bridging courses.

This bridging program will be available in Spring/Summer 2024.

How to apply: Submit an application using the program code PBHSB.

Bridging courses (Spring/Summer Semester)

  • OSTP 17927D: The Science of Osteopathy (3 credits)
  • OSTP 14859: Theoretical Pathways to Osteopathy (5 credits)
  • OSTP 16333: Practical Pathways to Osteopathy (1 credit)

Course exceptions

After successfully completing the assigned bridging courses, you'll be admitted into Year 2 (Semester 3) of our Osteopathy degree. In order to earn your Osteopathy degree, you'll need to complete all courses in the remaining three years of the program, with the following exceptions.

You will additionally take:

  • Year 2: OSTP 11271D: Clinical Methodology (3 credits)
  • Year 2: SCIE 22437D: Human Physiology for Allied Health (2 credits)
  • Year 3: SCIE 31116D: Pathophysiology for Allied Health (3 credits)

You will not need to take:*

  • SCIE 26661D: Pathophysiology 1 (3 credits)
  • OSTP 24645D: Structure & Function 2 – Lower Cervicals, Thorax & Upper Extremity (3 credits)
  • OSTP 22482D: Applied Clinical Practice 2 (1 credit)
  • FLPL 21839D: Internship Prep (1 credit)
  • SCIE 39622D: Pathophysiology 2 – Systemic Interactions (3 credits)
  • RESE 37626D: Statistical Methods in Health Sciences (3 credits)
  • RESE 42279D: Applied Research Methods for Health Sciences (3 credits)
  • BUSM 44956D: Business Entrepreneurship for Clinical Practitioners (3 credits)
  • 6 Degree Breadth Electives (3 credits each)

*Athletic Therapy graduates are also exempt from the following course:

  • OSTP 20782D: Clinical Experience 2 (0.5 credits)

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Faculty

Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies

Designation

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

2 years (5 semesters)

Location

Davis Campus

7899 McLaughlin Road,  Brampton

Virtual

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Faculty

Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies

Designation

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

2 years (5 semesters)

Location

Davis Campus

7899 McLaughlin Road,  Brampton

Virtual

Online, 


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Program Summary

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Program Mission

Our mission is to utilize harmonious, comprehensive and specialized training to empower our learners with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to demonstrate the Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians at Entry to Practice.

Program Vision

Our vision is to graduate highly-skilled life-long learners who uphold professional integrity and promote quality and safety in practice.

Critical Performance Statement

Upon graduation, students in Sheridan’s Pharmacy Technician diploma program will have demonstrated the ability to pursue the career of pharmacy technician and to practice safely in a community or hospital while adhering to the scope of practice for pharmacy technicians.

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Faculty

Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies

Designation

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

2 years (5 semesters)

Location

Davis Campus

7899 McLaughlin Road,  Brampton

Virtual

Online, 


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Program Summary

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Field Placements

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Faculty

Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies

Designation

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

2 years (5 semesters)

Location

Davis Campus

7899 McLaughlin Road,  Brampton

Virtual

Online, 


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Program Summary

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Writer-in-Residence program

Each year, Sheridan’s Honours Bachelor of Creative Writing & Publishing (CW&P) program hosts a Writer-in-Residence. The 8-month residency is awarded to a writer who embodies the distinctiveness and dynamism of the & in our program name.

In addition to working on at least one specific writing project of their own during their tenure, the Writer-in-Residence is responsible for creative leadership, mentoring and public outreach in the area of creative writing and/or publishing.

How our Writer-in-Residence supports Sheridan students

Students in our CW&P program benefit from the work and mentorship of our Writer-in-Residence, who:

  • shares their expertise and experience as a creative professional and working writer;
  • performs public readings from their recently published work and/or current work-in-progress;
  • organizes public lectures and/or workshops; and
  • works with faculty to augment existing curriculum in the area of creative writing, publishing and/or creativity.

2024–25 Writer-in-Residence

Cassidy McFadzean
Photo credit: Tony Tulathimutte

Fiction writer, editor and poet Cassidy McFadzean is joining Sheridan as the 2024–25 CW&P Writer-in-Residence.

McFadzean was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, where she earned an MA from the University of Regina. She went on to earn an MFA in poetry from the University of Iowa, and an MFA in fiction from Brooklyn College, where she was co-Editor-in-Chief and Fiction Editor of The Brooklyn Review.

McFadzean is the author of three books of poetry: Crying Dress (House of Anansi, 2024), Drolleries (McClelland & Stewart, 2019), and Hacker Packer (M&S, 2015). Her poetry has appeared in magazines across Canada and the U.S., has been anthologized in The Best Canadian Poetry, In Fine Form 2, and The New Wascana Anthology. Her fiction has appeared in Joyland, EVENT, Maisonneuve, and The Best Canadian Stories, and is forthcoming in Hazlitt, The Walrus, and Invisible Publishing's collaborative anthology Dead Writers.

In welcoming her to the post, CW&P's Associate Dean Morgan Dennis highlights McFadzean’s expertise in both poetry and fiction, as well as her editorial work at The Brooklyn Review: “McFadzean is such a well-rounded talent, which is exactly what our students are looking for. Plus, her experience in the literary journal market will be of great value to our in-house magazine—The Ampersand Review of Writing & Publishing."

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Faculty

Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies

Designation

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

2 years (5 semesters)

Location

Davis Campus

7899 McLaughlin Road,  Brampton

Virtual

Online, 


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Program Summary

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Free professional development opportunities

Are you a business lead who's looking to level up your company's culture of creativity and entrepreneurship?

Sheridan offers FREE, one-hour PD sessions on topics such as:

  • Creative Strategies for an EDI-driven World
  • The Science of Creativity and Innovation
  • Intra- and Entrepreneurial Thinking, and
  • Creative Team Leadership

These workshops will catalyze your climate of innovation and give your team an exclusive look into Sheridan's one-of-a-kind graduate certificate in Applied Creativity and Innovation.*

Register your team for a FREE online one-hour masterclass!


*Advance further with our Applied Creativity and Innovation graduate certificate

Our new graduate certificate in Applied Creativity and Innovation is a great professional development (PD) opportunity for many company teams. The program teaches complex problem-solving, creativity, innovation and negotiation skills — competencies that make companies more resilient and adaptable as they face the unique challenges presented by the future of work.

Why this program is a great choice for PD:

  • Flexible hours — your employees can complete their graduate certificate online, at their own pace.
  • Relevant coursework – they can choose electives that are most applicable to their position at your company.
  • Award-winning faculty – they’ll learn from instructors who are on the cutting-edge of creativity and innovation research.
  • Practicum project – they’ll work alongside our team of experts to resolve an issue that your business is facing today — whether it’s how to leverage artificial intelligence technology, advance your sustainability efforts, update your marketing strategies, address supply chain inefficiencies or another challenge.

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This program is also available through Sheridan Online. Learn more about the online option.


Faculty

Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies

Designation

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

2 years (5 semesters)

Location

Davis Campus

7899 McLaughlin Road,  Brampton

Virtual

Online, 


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Program Summary

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Apprenticeship Exemption Test

The Apprenticeship Exemption Test (AET) provides a chance for students who are learning a skilled trade to bypass in-class studies.

In most cases, you need to score 70% or higher to pass the AET. If you score lower than 70%, you'll need to wait three months before you can try again (with some exceptions for certain exams).

Apprenticeship Exemption Tests are administered at the Hazel McCallion Campus in Mississauga, through Sheridan's Assessment Centre.

Learn more about the AET, including eligibility criteria, available tests and how to register.

Sheridan is a Ministry-approved Apprenticeship Exemption Test centre, authorized through the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development (MLITSD), for both apprentices and non-apprentices.

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Faculty

Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies

Designation

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

2 years (5 semesters)

Location

Davis Campus

7899 McLaughlin Road,  Brampton

Virtual

Online, 


Helpful links

Program Summary

Check for Credit Transfers


Program information session

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Degree Entrance Scholarship Available

Once you’ve applied for admission to this program, we’ll automatically consider you for this award.

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Program availability

Domestic
International

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Full-time 2 years Program code: PBSCD

Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Start date Campus Delivery Status
Sep 2025 Davis Campus (Brampton)
In Person
Domestic Available
Sep 2025 Virtual
Online Synchronous
Domestic Available

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Full-time 4 years Program code: PXSCD1

Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Start date Campus Delivery Status
Sep 2025 Virtual
Online Asynchronous & Accelerated
Domestic Available

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Part-time Program code: PXSCD1

Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Start date Campus Delivery Status
Sep 2025 Virtual
Online Asynchronous & Accelerated
Domestic Available

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Full-time 4 years Program code: PXSCD2

Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Start date Campus Delivery Status
Sep 2025 Virtual
Online Asynchronous & Accelerated
Domestic Available

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Part-time Program code: PXSCD2

Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Start date Campus Delivery Status
Sep 2025 Virtual
Online Asynchronous & Accelerated
Domestic Available

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