Bachelor of Public Safety (Honours) (Co-op)
Explore a challenging and rewarding career in the evolving field of public safety.
- Professors who bring a range of real world experiences and perspectives to the classroom
- Potential for two co-op work terms, which provides students with the opportunity for real world experience and networking
- There are two primary themes in this unique degree program Emergency Management and Security
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Program Summary
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Work Integrated Learning
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 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....(read more)
Overview
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 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.
Students also gain real-world experience through a paid co-operative education (co-op) work term(s) (see Additional Information for more details). Please note that places in the co-op work term(s) are subject to availability and academic eligibility. Please note admission to a co-op program does not guarantee a co-op placement.
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.
Courses
Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.
Code:
ENL1100
Course Name:
Communications and Academic Writing
Course Description:
Effective communication is an integral component of success in the workplace and in lifelong learning. Students review communication theory ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SEC1000
Course Name:
Principles of Public Safety Protection
Course Description:
Security professionals apply the principles of public safety protection in order to protect personnel, assets and information. Students deve... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SEC1001
Course Name:
Principles and Practice of Emergency Management
Course Description:
Emergency management principles inform the practices and application within the field. Students will situate emergency management in its evo... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SEC1010
Course Name:
Crime Prevention
Course Description:
Security professionals must understand why and how crime is committed and also mitigated through crime prevention strategies used in the com... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SEC1023
Course Name:
Legislative Applications and Policies in Security and Emergency Management
Course Description:
Security and emergency management must adhere to legal and legislative frameworks within Canada and internationally. These sectors are also... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ENL2025
Course Name:
Interpersonal Communication
Course Description:
Effectively communicating with others, both professionally and personally, is an art that requires conscious development. Students address t... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
INV0001
Course Name:
Investigations and Interviewing Techniques
Course Description:
The conduct of investigations and the interviewing of complainants, witnesses and subjects is a crucial role for security specialists. It is... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI1000
Course Name:
Logic and Critical Thinking
Course Description:
Logic and critical-thinking skills play an important role in both daily life and ongoing academic studies. As foundational skills, they supp... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
SEC1016
Course Name:
Management of Crises
Course Description:
Every crisis or disaster is unique but there are general principles that enable their management. Students explore the fundamental principle... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SOC2000
Course Name:
Introduction to Sociology
Course Description:
When working with individuals and groups it is important to understand both the background and influences present. Students develop a famili... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
GEP1001
Course Name:
Cooperative Education and Job Readiness
Course Description:
Students are guided through a series of activities that prepare them to conduct a professional job search and succeed in the workplace. Thro... + Read More
Hours:
21.0
Code:
PHI2002
Course Name:
Ethical Decision Making
Course Description:
To avoid potential prosecution, companies and their employees are well-advised to engage in ethical decision-making practices in all busines... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SEC1003
Course Name:
Extraordinary Threats to Public Order
Course Description:
Democratic societies face extraordinary threats such as terrorism, violent extremism, information security predicts and weapons of mass dest... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SEC1008
Course Name:
Public Safety Policy
Course Description:
Public safety policy informs direction and action at all levels of government. Students develop a fundamental understanding of policy -- its... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SEC1012
Course Name:
Awareness and Training
Course Description:
Awareness is a key pillar for effective public safety programs in the workplace and in society in general. Through projects with our public ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SEC1017
Course Name:
Hazard Risk Management
Course Description:
The ability to understand community-specific risks is fundamental to being able to identify vulnerability and prepare for, respond to, and r... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ITS0001
Course Name:
Information Technology Systems
Course Description:
A basic understanding of Information Technology (IT) systems and networks and how they function in the workplace is essential for the applic... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SEC1004
Course Name:
Critical Infrastructure Protection
Course Description:
Critical infrastructure is essential for the health, safety, security and economic well-being of Canadians and the effective functioning of ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SEC1005
Course Name:
Principles and Practice of Natural Hazard Mitigation
Course Description:
The potential impacts of natural hazards can affect many facets of a community. Mitigation, as a fundamental principle of a comprehensive em... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SEC1014
Course Name:
Business Crisis and Continuity Management
Course Description:
Crisis and Continuity Management have become increasingly critical areas of competence for public safety professionals in the private and pu... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
WKT0014
Course Name:
Career Preparation in Public Safety
Course Description:
Using a guided workshop format, students review their experience and education to date and look ahead to the requirements for employment in ... + Read More
Hours:
28.0
Code:
BUS0005
Course Name:
Facility Management
Course Description:
Public safety professionals may manage the integration of fire protection, safety, maintenance, operations, business continuity management (... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
GIS0002
Course Name:
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Course Description:
Aspects of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are applied daily, using diverse tools - from smartphones to state-of-the-art technology - t... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ISS0001
Course Name:
Information Technology Security Concepts
Course Description:
Threats to information technology (IT) systems and networks are of great concern to governments, businesses and individuals. Each new electr... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SEC1009
Course Name:
Incident Management Systems
Course Description:
The ability to provide a well-organized and coordinated response can help minimize impacts and contribute to safe and efficient incident res... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
BIO2200
Course Name:
Botany
Course Description:
Biologists with an interest in plant life may choose to specialize in botany. Beginning with the organic features of life, focusing on plant... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
ECO2000
Course Name:
Environmental Economics
Course Description:
Issues pertaining to the environment have a major financial impact on society and government. Environmental economics examines the way human... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FLS3101
Course Name:
French as a Second Language-Beginner 1
Course Description:
The French language is an asset when communicating in the workplace. Students with no prior knowledge of French acquire basic forms and stru... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FLS3102
Course Name:
French as a Second Language-Beginner 2
Course Description:
The workplace benefits from having professionals with knowledge of the French language. Students with basic knowledge of French gain more co... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
GED2300
Course Name:
Indigenous Self-Representation in Contemporary Canadian Culture
Course Description:
Historically, Indigenous peoples and their cultures have been dramatically misrepresented and stereotyped in Canadian literature, music, vis... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
GEO2300
Course Name:
Principles of Urban Planning
Course Description:
Increasingly cities and communities are feeling the pressure of expansion, and people from all walks of life feel disconnected from the proc... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
LAN3101
Course Name:
Spanish-Beginner 1
Course Description:
The Spanish language is an asset when communicating in the workplace. Students with no prior knowledge of Spanish acquire basic forms and st... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
LAN3102
Course Name:
Spanish-Beginner 2
Course Description:
The workplace benefits from having professionals with knowledge of the Spanish language. Students with basic knowledge of Spanish gain more ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
LAW2014
Course Name:
Law
Course Description:
The reach of the rule of law extends into our lives on a daily basis. As much as it is present in our lives, very few people are aware of th... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PSI2000
Course Name:
Navigating Canada's Political Landscape
Course Description:
A developed knowledge of government and politics is key to an effective participation in public life. Drawing on current events, students e... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
PSY2100
Course Name:
Introductory Psychology
Course Description:
With its applications to behaviour and personality, psychology extends its reach into many aspects of our personal lives. The broad applicat... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SCI2000
Course Name:
Environmental Science
Course Description:
Environmental science is an interdisciplinary study of how the earth works, human interaction with the earth and how to address the existing... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SOC2001
Course Name:
Anti-Racism: Theory and Practice
Course Description:
Anti-racism is the practice of identifying, challenging, and changing the values, structures, and behaviours that perpetuate systemic racism... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
WKT0015
Course Name:
Co-Op Work Term I
Course Description:
The first co-op placement provides students with experiential opportunities within the field. Students attain entry-level positions that en... + Read More
Hours:
Code:
WKT0016
Course Name:
Co-Op Work Term II
Course Description:
Co-op provides an experiential opportunity which is directly related to the field of study. The second work term focuses on an expanded rol... + Read More
Hours:
Code:
GIS0003
Course Name:
Applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Course Description:
Advanced Geographic Information System (GIS) skills are essential for Public Safety management professionals. Students will explore the vari... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ISS0002
Course Name:
Information Technology Security Design
Course Description:
Security policy, awareness and procedures are as essential for protecting IT as security hardware and software. Students develop Threat Ris... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
QUA2001
Course Name:
Statistics for the Social Sciences
Course Description:
Professionals in the social sciences evaluate quantitative evidence to make decisions. In this course, students explore descriptive and infe... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SEC1007
Course Name:
Counter Economic Espionage
Course Description:
Businesses and all levels of government in Canada are under increasing threat from economic espionage both by foreign governments and busine... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
BIO2200
Course Name:
Botany
Course Description:
Biologists with an interest in plant life may choose to specialize in botany. Beginning with the organic features of life, focusing on plant... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
ECO2000
Course Name:
Environmental Economics
Course Description:
Issues pertaining to the environment have a major financial impact on society and government. Environmental economics examines the way human... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FLS3101
Course Name:
French as a Second Language-Beginner 1
Course Description:
The French language is an asset when communicating in the workplace. Students with no prior knowledge of French acquire basic forms and stru... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FLS3102
Course Name:
French as a Second Language-Beginner 2
Course Description:
The workplace benefits from having professionals with knowledge of the French language. Students with basic knowledge of French gain more co... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
GED2300
Course Name:
Indigenous Self-Representation in Contemporary Canadian Culture
Course Description:
Historically, Indigenous peoples and their cultures have been dramatically misrepresented and stereotyped in Canadian literature, music, vis... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
GEO2300
Course Name:
Principles of Urban Planning
Course Description:
Increasingly cities and communities are feeling the pressure of expansion, and people from all walks of life feel disconnected from the proc... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
LAN3101
Course Name:
Spanish-Beginner 1
Course Description:
The Spanish language is an asset when communicating in the workplace. Students with no prior knowledge of Spanish acquire basic forms and st... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
LAN3102
Course Name:
Spanish-Beginner 2
Course Description:
The workplace benefits from having professionals with knowledge of the Spanish language. Students with basic knowledge of Spanish gain more ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
LAW2014
Course Name:
Law
Course Description:
The reach of the rule of law extends into our lives on a daily basis. As much as it is present in our lives, very few people are aware of th... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PSI2000
Course Name:
Navigating Canada's Political Landscape
Course Description:
A developed knowledge of government and politics is key to an effective participation in public life. Drawing on current events, students e... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
PSY2100
Course Name:
Introductory Psychology
Course Description:
With its applications to behaviour and personality, psychology extends its reach into many aspects of our personal lives. The broad applicat... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SCI2000
Course Name:
Environmental Science
Course Description:
Environmental science is an interdisciplinary study of how the earth works, human interaction with the earth and how to address the existing... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SOC2001
Course Name:
Anti-Racism: Theory and Practice
Course Description:
Anti-racism is the practice of identifying, challenging, and changing the values, structures, and behaviours that perpetuate systemic racism... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
CUL4000
Course Name:
Global Citizenship
Course Description:
Informed citizens in today's world appreciate the meaning of civic life at the local, national and global level. Students reflect on and dev... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ENL4016
Course Name:
World Literature
Course Description:
Exposure to broad sources of literature promotes an open-minded perspective on today's global society and encourages an appreciation of dive... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ENL4100
Course Name:
Creative Writing
Course Description:
Whether for personal or public consumption, many people enjoy writing short fiction to express their creative energy while improving upon th... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ENL4200
Course Name:
New Worlds and Alternative Realities: Speculative Fiction
Course Description:
Speculative fiction gathers together all those works of fiction in which new worlds or alternative realities are envisioned. Within this ca... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI4000
Course Name:
Philosophy and Popular Culture
Course Description:
Many facets of today's popular culture engage, directly or indirectly, with the concerns of a variety of philosophical traditions. Drawing o... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI4002
Course Name:
The Philosophy of Drugs
Course Description:
Drugs are everywhere: professionals prescribe them to us to make us "better"; we take them recreationally; we give them to our children, pet... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI4003
Course Name:
The Philosophy of Love and Sex
Course Description:
Love and sex are central to the human condition, and have been topics of academic inquiry and controversy throughout history. Various practi... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI4100
Course Name:
Survival in the Information Age: Risk and the Media
Course Description:
On an almost daily basis, the media, through its various outlets - television, radio, web sites, RSS, and podcasts - reports on issues that ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHY4000
Course Name:
Black Holes, Big Bangs and the Cosmos
Course Description:
The dynamic and exciting field of Cosmology outlines our current understanding of the Universe from its start, at the so-called Big Bang, th... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
POL4000
Course Name:
Political Economy
Course Description:
Political economy is the study of the interrelationship between economies and political processes and institutions in society. All economies... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SOC4001
Course Name:
Global Perspectives
Course Description:
Sociology, through its exploration of the organization of society and the connections between people and their surroundings, provides new wa... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MGT0094
Course Name:
Strategic Leadership and Decision-Making
Course Description:
In a highly complex security environment, it is imperative that public safety and emergency preparedness managers understand the dynamics of... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SEC1013
Course Name:
Emerging Issues in Emergency Management - Special Projects
Course Description:
Emergencies and disasters occur within the context of continually evolving cultures and systems. As patterns of risk change in time and spac... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SEC1018
Course Name:
Public Safety and Emergency Management Operations
Course Description:
An Operations Centre is where organizations, agencies and governments coordinate response and recovery actions in crisis situations. Operat... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SEC1019
Course Name:
Security Systems Management and Planning
Course Description:
The management and planning of security systems are essential elements of a community's or organization's risk mitigation strategy. Securit... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
CUL4000
Course Name:
Global Citizenship
Course Description:
Informed citizens in today's world appreciate the meaning of civic life at the local, national and global level. Students reflect on and dev... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ENL4016
Course Name:
World Literature
Course Description:
Exposure to broad sources of literature promotes an open-minded perspective on today's global society and encourages an appreciation of dive... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ENL4100
Course Name:
Creative Writing
Course Description:
Whether for personal or public consumption, many people enjoy writing short fiction to express their creative energy while improving upon th... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ENL4200
Course Name:
New Worlds and Alternative Realities: Speculative Fiction
Course Description:
Speculative fiction gathers together all those works of fiction in which new worlds or alternative realities are envisioned. Within this ca... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI4000
Course Name:
Philosophy and Popular Culture
Course Description:
Many facets of today's popular culture engage, directly or indirectly, with the concerns of a variety of philosophical traditions. Drawing o... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI4002
Course Name:
The Philosophy of Drugs
Course Description:
Drugs are everywhere: professionals prescribe them to us to make us "better"; we take them recreationally; we give them to our children, pet... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI4003
Course Name:
The Philosophy of Love and Sex
Course Description:
Love and sex are central to the human condition, and have been topics of academic inquiry and controversy throughout history. Various practi... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI4100
Course Name:
Survival in the Information Age: Risk and the Media
Course Description:
On an almost daily basis, the media, through its various outlets - television, radio, web sites, RSS, and podcasts - reports on issues that ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHY4000
Course Name:
Black Holes, Big Bangs and the Cosmos
Course Description:
The dynamic and exciting field of Cosmology outlines our current understanding of the Universe from its start, at the so-called Big Bang, th... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
POL4000
Course Name:
Political Economy
Course Description:
Political economy is the study of the interrelationship between economies and political processes and institutions in society. All economies... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SOC4001
Course Name:
Global Perspectives
Course Description:
Sociology, through its exploration of the organization of society and the connections between people and their surroundings, provides new wa... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
QUA0001
Course Name:
Applied Research
Course Description:
Public safety practitioners use applied research to extend knowledge and link theory to practice. Students explore the use of qualitative, q... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SEC1020
Course Name:
Threat Risk Assessment Practicum
Course Description:
Threat Risk Assessments (TRA) identify the likelihood and impact of threats to personnel, assets and information in the workplace and commun... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SEC1021
Course Name:
Emergency Planning and Exercise Management
Course Description:
Exercises are planned to ensure effective response and management of emergencies and other crisis situations. These help response agencies ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SEC1022
Course Name:
Security Systems Management and Design
Course Description:
Security is an essential management function that takes into account the technical requirements, component plans, device schedules, technica... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
CUL4000
Course Name:
Global Citizenship
Course Description:
Informed citizens in today's world appreciate the meaning of civic life at the local, national and global level. Students reflect on and dev... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ENL4016
Course Name:
World Literature
Course Description:
Exposure to broad sources of literature promotes an open-minded perspective on today's global society and encourages an appreciation of dive... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ENL4100
Course Name:
Creative Writing
Course Description:
Whether for personal or public consumption, many people enjoy writing short fiction to express their creative energy while improving upon th... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ENL4200
Course Name:
New Worlds and Alternative Realities: Speculative Fiction
Course Description:
Speculative fiction gathers together all those works of fiction in which new worlds or alternative realities are envisioned. Within this ca... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI4000
Course Name:
Philosophy and Popular Culture
Course Description:
Many facets of today's popular culture engage, directly or indirectly, with the concerns of a variety of philosophical traditions. Drawing o... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI4002
Course Name:
The Philosophy of Drugs
Course Description:
Drugs are everywhere: professionals prescribe them to us to make us "better"; we take them recreationally; we give them to our children, pet... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI4003
Course Name:
The Philosophy of Love and Sex
Course Description:
Love and sex are central to the human condition, and have been topics of academic inquiry and controversy throughout history. Various practi... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI4100
Course Name:
Survival in the Information Age: Risk and the Media
Course Description:
On an almost daily basis, the media, through its various outlets - television, radio, web sites, RSS, and podcasts - reports on issues that ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHY4000
Course Name:
Black Holes, Big Bangs and the Cosmos
Course Description:
The dynamic and exciting field of Cosmology outlines our current understanding of the Universe from its start, at the so-called Big Bang, th... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
POL4000
Course Name:
Political Economy
Course Description:
Political economy is the study of the interrelationship between economies and political processes and institutions in society. All economies... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SOC4001
Course Name:
Global Perspectives
Course Description:
Sociology, through its exploration of the organization of society and the connections between people and their surroundings, provides new wa... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Careers & Pathways
Careers
Graduates are prepared for positions as coordinators and specialists in public safety including areas of national security, emergency management and countering crime. Students develop skills, knowledge and expertise in areas such as; threat-risk assessment, information systems security, emergency management and crime prevention. Through experiential learning such as case studies and simulations, students develop a holistic approach to leadership to counter and manage man-made and natural threats to individuals, information, systems, critical infrastructure, organizations, companies, governments and nations. Students utilize theoretical and applied knowledge and skills with community partners in the government and private sector through two co-op work terms.
Pathways
Please use our Pathways tool to search for pathway options.
Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Design, apply and validate security, emergency and business continuity measures conforming to current industry practices.
- Investigate, document and report security related incidents in accordance with accepted investigative practices.
- Comply with established national, provincial and local laws, legislation, policies, and professional and ethical standards pertaining to public safety.
- Analyze and interpret security related case scenarios using quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Develop and communicate plans and recommendations that integrate the results of research, assessment and investigations.
- Adopt and use information technologies in accordance with current industry standards.
- Use strategic leadership and critical thinking in professional roles and in decision-making contexts.
- Develop operational threat mitigation strategies consistent with a fact-based assessment of geo-political trends.
- Respond to emerging situations using the principles of crisis management.
- Develop public safety strategies that synthesize current scholarly thinking and emerging trends in the field.
- Lead personnel and manage facilities while applying standard business practices.
- Design, implement, manage and evaluate security awareness education initiatives.
- Adapt to changes in employment requirements through the development, implementation and updating of professional and personal development plans.
- Work with diverse stakeholders and populations.
- Work with other professionals by applying the principles of inter-professional practice.
- Research and analyze criminal behaviour within the broader context of social trends in today`s society consistent with current scholarly thinking.
Tuition & Fees
Get an idea of how much each semester will cost with our Tuition and Fee Estimator.
2024/2025 Academic Year
Tuition and related ancillary fees for this program can be viewed by using the Tuition and Fees Estimator tool at www.algonquincollege.com/fee-estimator.
Further information on fees can be found by visiting the Registrar`s Office website at www.algonquincollege.com/ro.
Fees are subject to change.
Additional program related expenses include:
Books and supplies cost approximately $2,500 over the course of the program.
Admissions Requirements
All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.
College Eligibility
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent.
- Mature students are applicants who have not achieved the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or its equivalent and who are at least 19 years of age on or before the commencement of the program in which they intend to enroll. Mature students applying for Degree programs satisfy College Eligibility by having demonstrated academic abilities equivalent to those of Ontario high school graduates, verified by successful completion of at least one full-time term at the post-secondary level (minimum five courses taken concurrently in an academic program of study).
Program Eligibility
- Six Grade 12 university (U) or university/college (M) courses with a minimum 65% average including:
- One Grade 12 U English, with a minimum of 60%.
- One Grade 11 U or M Math, with a minimum of 60%.
- Please note that mature students must meet the following subject-specific Program Eligibility requirements, either directly or through equivalencies:
- One Grade 12 U English, with a minimum of 60%.
- One Grade 11 U or M Math, with a minimum of 60%.
- Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
- IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 90, with the minimum in each component: Reading 22; Listening 22; Speaking 22; Writing 24; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 120, minimum of 120 in Literacy and no score below 105.
Not sure if you meet all of the requirements? Academic Upgrading may be able to help with that: https://www.algonquincollege.com/access/.
Additional Requirements:
Prior to co-ops, all students will be required to obtain a clear and current Police Records Check for the Vulnerable Sector. Failure to complete this requirement will prevent students from participating in the work term components of the program.
Application Information
BACHELOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY (HONOURS) (CO-OP)
Program Code 1600B03FWO
Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:
ontariocolleges.ca
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, Ontario N1G 5J3
1-888-892-2228
Students currently enrolled in an Ontario secondary school should notify their Guidance Office prior to their online application at www.ontariocolleges.ca.
Applications for Fall Term and Winter Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.
International applicants please visit this link for application process information: https://algonquincollege.force.com/myACint/.
For further information on the admissions process, contact:
Registrar`s Office
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Ave
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
Telephone: 613-727-0002
Toll-free: 1-800-565-4723
TTY: 613-727-7766
Fax: 613-727-7632
Contact: https://www.algonquincollege.com/ro
Additional Information
Program Resources
Algonquin College has been granted consent by the Minister of Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting September 21, 2017. The College shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable timeframe.
CO-OP INFORMATION:
Co-operative education (Co-op) allows students to integrate their classroom learning with a real-world experience through paid work terms. Two academic terms prior to the cooperative education work term, students are required to actively participate in and successfully complete the self-directed co-op course, readiness activities and workshops.
Students must actively conduct a guided, self-directed job search and are responsible for securing approved program-related paid co-op employment. Students compete for co-op positions alongside students from Algonquin College and other Canadian and international colleges and universities. Algonquin College`s Co-op Department provides assistance in developing co-op job opportunities and guides the overall process, but does not guarantee that a student will obtain employment in a co-op work term. Co-op students may be required to relocate to take part in the co-op employment opportunities available in their industry and must cover all associated expenses; e.g., travel, work permits, visa applications, accommodation and all other incurred expenses.
Co-op work terms are typically 14 weeks in duration and are completed during a term when students are not taking courses. For more information on your program`s co-op level(s), visit the courses tab on your program`s webpage.
International students enrolled in a co-op program are required by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to have a valid Co-op/Internship Work Permit prior to commencing their work term. Without this document International students are not legally eligible to engage in work in Canada that is part of an academic program. The Co-op/Internship Work Permit does not authorize international students to work outside the requirements of their academic program.
In the event a student is unable to secure a co-op work opportunity, the student may be provided with an alternative work-integrated learning experience that ensures the program learning outcomes are achieved.
For more information on co-op programs, the co-op work/study schedule, as well as general and program-specific co-op eligibility criteria, please visit www.algonquincollege.com/coop.
In the event a student is unable to secure a co-op work opportunity, the student may be provided with an alternative work-integrated learning experience that ensures the program learning outcomes are achieved.
Completion of the total number of co-op work terms listed under the courses section on the program page are mandatory for graduation. Co-op students must make every effort to remain on schedule and participate in co-op work terms as planned. Students who fail to complete co-op work terms as scheduled may be required to take an unscheduled break in their studies, resulting in a delay in graduation in order to complete their co-op at a later date. Taking an unscheduled break in studies can impact an international student’s immigration status, including, in most cases, the ability to work. International students are advised to consult with the International Education Centre to understand the potential implications of unscheduled breaks at www.algonquincollege.com/international/student-handouts/scheduled-unscheduled-breaks/.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
| Year | Fall Term | Winter Term | Summer Term |
| One | Academic One | Academic Two | Off |
| Two | Academic Three | Academic Four | Off |
| Three | Academic Five | Co-op #1 | Co-op #2 |
| Four | Academic Six | Academic Seven | Academic Level Eight |
Contact
Mario D’Angelo
Program Coordinator
Room P112
Mario has over 19 years of experience in First Responder and Emergency Management organizations at multiple levels of government. He has served as a Senior Program Officer in the Emergency Management National Security Branch of Public Safety Canada, Superintendent in the Ottawa Paramedic Service Communications Division as well as the Ottawa Paramedic Service Special Operations Section, and firefighter for the West Carleton Fire Department. Mario has been involved in numerous emergency responses, including during declared states of emergency and his experience includes participation in emergency management initiatives, programs, and committees at the local, provincial, and federal levels.
Mario’s years of experience in Emergency Management education is characterized in part by his service as a Visiting Staff Member at the Canadian Emergency Management College, where he had the opportunity to instruct Canadians from across the country in a variety of emergency management related topics. In 2008 he was personally selected for secondment to the Canadian Emergency Management College where he coordinated and instructed Incident Site Management and Emergency Operations Center Management national training programs. Mario is a qualified Provincial (Ontario) Emergency Management and Incident Management Instructor, who continues to volunteer his time to train First Responders and others in incident management.
Mario holds a master’s degree and multiple graduate (master’s) certificates in Emergency Management. His professional certifications include Emergency Management Specialist, Firefighter Level II, Hazardous Materials Operations, Fire Instructor Level II, Technical Rescuer, and Associate Business Continuity Professional.
Mario is the recipient of several honours and accolades, including the Ottawa Paramedic Service Medal, City of Ottawa Emergency Management Program Working Group Team Achievement Award, Director’s Certificate of Recognition from the International Police Peace Operations Program (RCMP), Algonquin College’s President’s Star Award, as well as a nomination certificate for an Excellence in Teaching Award by the Algonquin College Student’s Association.
Graham Newbold
Professor
Room P112I
Major (Ret’d) Graham Newbold, PhD. has spent his military and public service career in Search and Rescue (SAR), serving 33 years as a military SAR Pilot, where he accumulated almost 4,500 hours of flying time on three Canadian Forces SAR aircraft types. He’s participated in Canadian support to international humanitarian operations and several hundred individual SAR missions as a SAR Pilot. He’s served as a SAR mission coordinator at the Victoria Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) and as the Deputy Officer in Charge of the Trenton JRCC. These two Rescue Centers have an operational span that reaches almost two-thirds of the country’s SAR operations.
Graham has been heavily involved with SAR volunteers since inception of the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA), where he supported some of the earliest CASARA training courses. Internationally, he worked in the development of the first NATO Partnership for Peace SAR simulation exercises and played a key role as national CASARA liaison officer and international “ambassador” for the Canadian Forces’ Search Master Course. During his last tour in RCAF he served as the Air Force adviser and liaison to the National Search and Rescue Secretariat (NSS).
After retiring from the Royal Canadian Air Force, Graham worked as a senior analyst within the Emergency Management Program Branch where he was responsible for the successful development, implementation and management of the nation spanning Search and Rescue Knowledge Management System (SAR KMS).
Graham holds a PhD in Public Safety specializing in Emergency Management. While he retired from the Public Service in September of 2017, he has continued to pursue a passion for education and research for the Public Safety community.
Maria Ghosn-Chelala
Professor
Maria Ghosn-Chelala is a Professor at Algonquin College, holding a Master’s in Computer Science from Notre Dame University – Louaize and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Saint Louis University, Missouri. With a diverse professional background in software engineering, technology consulting, higher education, and program development, Maria has led numerous cross-disciplinary research projects. Her research interests span citizenship, technology, sustainability, and education, demonstrating her commitment to advancing knowledge and practice in these areas.
Hassan Dayfallah
Professor
Hassan Dayfallah is a Professor at Algonquin College. He possesses an extensive and diverse professional background in critical infrastructure protection, program management, and governance, risk and compliance (GRC) in the education, government and financial sectors. Throughout his career, he has provided strategic policy advice to senior leaderships and has assisted clients navigate complex technology transformation projects. Hassan has also led numerous initiatives in the areas of security risk management including the development of numerous curriculums for the Bachelor of Public Safety Degree program at Algonquin College. His research interests include legislative and ethical considerations in intelligence gathering as well as the ethics of artificial intelligence in public safety.
In addition to various earned GRC and cybersecurity certifications, Hassan holds a Master’s Degree in Infrastructure Protection and International Security from the Norman Patterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA) at Carleton University. Additionally, Hassan is recognized as a certified Professional in Critical Infrastructure Protection (PCIP) by the Critical Infrastructure Institute in Canada.
Prior to joining the Bachelor of Public Safety Program, Hassan served in various leadership roles with the Emergency Management and Continuity of Operations Program at Carleton University and served as a Program Advisor for the Emergency Management Program at Algonquin College.
Hassan is committed to making a positive impact both within and beyond the College, inspiring the next generation of public safety graduates and professionals.