Sheridan’s Public and Private Investigation program prepares you to enter the exciting field of investigation and public safety. The program helps you hone your problem-solving skills as you learn to use state-of-the-art i2 Investigative Analysis software and tracking software. You'll also learn to use surveillance photography and video to prevent crime.
Through your investigation courses, you'll explore:
- Investigative methods
- Resource protection techniques
- Security procedures
- How to conduct surveillance
- Identifying risk factors
- Forensic investigation techniques
Professors Experienced in the Field
Your professors include educators who are experienced in law enforcement, private investigations, intelligence, forensic investigations, emergency management and loss prevention.
Investigation courses include extensive collaborative group activities that involve highly specialized investigative software. You'll use your laptop for in-class research, discussions, presentations, photography and video applications as well as for communication. All classroom activities, presentations and notes can be accessed online 24/7 for your convenience.
Get Real Workplace Experience
In Year 2, you'll take part in an unpaid field placement in investigation, insurance, resource protection, physical security, public safety or in an industry related private or public organization. Some placements require shift work and/or travel to the worksite so you may need a driver’s license and transportation. After successful completion of the first semester you'll become eligible to be tested, at your own expense, for your provincially regulated licenses both as a private investigator and security guard. Prior to placement you must also obtain at your own expense:
CPR certification
- St. John Standard First Aid
- Criminal record check
The Public and Private Investigations program is located on the Davis Campus in Brampton, Ontario.
Sheridan provides the skills you need to land a job. When you complete your investigation courses and earn your college diploma, you’ll be ready to take a position in the following areas:
- Investigations
- Insurance Investigations
- Insurance
- Litigation support
- Resources protection
- Surveillance
- Fraud investigation and/or prevention
- Patent and trademark infringement
- Threat and risk assessments
- Corporate security
Prospective employers include:
- Private investigators
- Government agencies
- Insurance companies
- Patent and trademark infringement organizations
- Threat and risk assessment companies
- Corporate security firms
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
- One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U)
or
Mature student status. (See "Admissions" section for details.)
Applicant Selection
Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of 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.
PREPARATION FOR APPLICATION
Although not an admission requirement, Grade 12 mathematics or equivalent and basic computer skills are recommended.
Applicants should be aware of the physical demands of the field and explore possible field placement and employment related standards before applying.
CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK AND IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
Sheridan field placement agencies may require a police record check for criminal offences, a vulnerable sector check and/or a current acceptable record of immunization. Students will be required to provide this documentation directly to their field placement prior to the start of the placement and at their own expense. Students who cannot meet these requirements may have limited field placement opportunities. A blank immunization form can be found at: http://healthforms.sheridancollege.ca
*Course duration for September starts is two academic years. Course duration for January starts is 16 months continuous.
| CODE |
TITLE |
CREDITS |
| |
|
|
| TERM 1 |
|
|
| JUST18269 |
Investigative Methods |
3 |
| LAWS11857 |
Criminal Law and Procedures |
3 |
| LAWS16010 |
Civil Law and Procedures |
3 |
| JUST22096 |
Insurance and Risk |
3 |
| PSYC15065G |
Psychology: Core Concepts |
3 |
| JUST15738 |
Private Security |
3 |
|
|
|
| Total: |
|
18 |
| |
|
|
| TERM 2 |
|
|
| JUST30181 |
Interviewing and Statements |
3 |
| JUST15586 |
Investigative Reporting and Testifying |
3 |
| PSRV27890 |
Public Safety and Threat Risk Assessments |
3 |
| JUST19402 |
Crisis Intervention & Use of Force |
3 |
| FLPL18634 |
Practicum & Career Preparation |
3 |
| PSYC12399 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
| |
|
|
| Total: |
|
18 |
| |
|
|
| TERM 3 |
|
|
| JUST29026 |
Introduction to Surveillance |
3 |
| JUST37198 |
Fraud:Offenders and Victims |
3 |
| JUST26699 |
Criminalistics |
3 |
| JUST35738 |
Organizational Security and Safety |
3 |
| FLPL25892 |
Field Practicum 1: Investigations |
2 |
| FLPL17791 |
Field Seminar 1: Investigations |
1 |
| GNED |
General Education Elective |
3 |
| |
|
|
| Total: |
|
18 |
| |
|
|
| TERM 4 |
|
|
| JUST28440 |
Economic Espionage |
3 |
| JUST27134 |
Communication and Computer Crime |
3 |
| JUST4178 |
Investigative and Intelligence Analysis |
3 |
| FLPL22933 |
Field Practicum 2 : Investigations |
5 |
| FLPL25064 |
Field Seminar 2: Investigations |
1 |
| GNED |
General Education Elective |
3 |
| |
|
|
| Total: |
|
18 |
Note: Courses subject to change.