Sheridan College offers Diploma in Investigation – Public and Private, a diploma in Public Administration programme in Oakville, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years.
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Public Administration
Duration: 2 years
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Investigation – Public and Private is an Ontario College Diploma program that builds skills in analysis, communication, information gathering, interviewing, issue identification, research, and problem solving. Coursework covers investigative methods, surveillance techniques, threat and risk assessment, and forensic investigation practices for both private-sector and law-enforcement-adjacent work. The program runs two academic years for a September start, or 16 continuous months for a January start. In the second year, students complete a field placement, paid or unpaid, with an industry organization. After completing the first semester, students become eligible to apply for professional licences as private investigators or security professionals in Ontario. The curriculum applies these skills to both public-sector investigative roles and private investigation practice.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U), or mature student status. Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of previous academic achievement, calculated as the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses. Grade 12 mathematics or equivalent and basic computer skills are recommended.
