Explore a challenging and rewarding career in the evolving field of public safety.
The four-year Bachelor of Public Safety (Honours) degree program imparts the theory and hands-on instruction allowing you to develop a systematic approach to public safety to counter, coordinate and investigate man-made and natural threats to individuals, information systems security, critical infrastructure, organizations, companies, and governments.
You learn the proven and sound principles of public safety within the context of Canadian legislation. Theoretical and experiential courses, combined with applied research and two co-op work terms, provide you with work-integrated learning opportunities, as well as the opportunity to develop and build investigative and analytical problem-solving skills. You develop inter-professional capabilities using a collaborative approach to addressing public safety situations.
This program prepares you for positions in the field of public safety encompassing:
security
countering crime, and
emergency management
Graduates may find public safety employment opportunities in policing and the military, as well as various public and private sector organizations, government and non-profit organizations.
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well suited for students who:
Respond positively to challenges.
React to stressful situations by using thoughtful and analytical measures.
Like to work in a team environment.
Can work independently and contribute to problem-solving teams.
Want to work with a wide variety of people and ideas throughout their career.
Have an interest geo-political trends and the dynamics of our democratic society.