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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Honours Bachelor of Creative Writing and Publishing

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Hazel McCallion Campus

(Mississauga)

There's more to the world of writing than you think.

Program Overview

Prepare for a career in both writing and publishing

In this unique program, you'll gain experience in a variety of writing genres and media platforms — and be ready for a career in today's publishing industry. You'll graduate with a broad skill set that gives you the opportunity to choose a variety of career paths.

Focus on your interests

This flexible program allows you to focus on your interests and career goals. In addition to core courses in creative writing, publishing and literary studies, your program electives let you tailor your education in these three disciplines. You'll have the opportunity to take courses from Sheridan's arts and business degrees and collaborate with students in other programs.

Connect with communities

Relationships with audiences, writers and the publishing community are integral parts of being an author. In this program, you're encouraged to develop these relationships through internships, connecting with literary communities, editing and publishing literary journals, writing reviews and more. You'll have the chance to make an impact in your community of practice — and community at large.

Learn from expert faculty

With experience in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama and new media, our faculty have collectively written and edited in nearly every genre. Their work includes historical novels, creative non-fiction and criticism, sci-fi, comedy, children's lit and beyond. You'll benefit from their expertise — and gain a solid foundation for your writing or publishing career.

Our faculty are successful industry professionals who have, to date:

  • Authored 17 books, with more in progress
  • Authored more than 220 shorter works, published in national and international journals, literary magazines and anthologies
  • Authored 56 journalistic articles and counting
  • Edited 123 books, with more in progress
  • Been shortlisted for 35 writing awards
  • Won four awards for writing and 13 awards for editing
  • Had seven plays produced

Be a part of Sheridan's emerging literary culture

As a student in this program, you'll be part of Sheridan's emerging literary culture. Events like Sheridan Reads bring together students, faculty and staff, community groups, libraries and public service organizations to discuss and celebrate the works of local and international writers (most recently Lawrence Hill and Thomas King).

Other initiatives such as the 905 Road Show: Creativity Cabaret, using the power of narrative to forge connections between individuals and communities, have also helped bring creative writers to Sheridan — and foster a culture of literary appreciation on campus.

Sheridan has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this degree for a seven-year term starting October 18, 2022 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 Honours Bachelor of Creative Writing and Publishing 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 Humanities & Social Sciences

Designation

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Hazel McCallion Campus

4180 Duke of York Boulevard,  Mississauga


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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
    CWRT 15389GD Introduction to Creative Writing 3
    COMM 15098 Professional Writing and Copyediting 3
    PUBL 14350 Fundamentals of Publishing 3
    Literature Elective (1000 Level) 3
    Degree Breadth Elective 3

    Total credits: 15

  • CODE TITLE CREDITS
    CWRT 16148 Narrative & New Media 3
    CWRT 12258 Reading Like a Writer 3
    PUBL 16172 Fundamentals of Editing 3
    ENGL 17889GD Composition & Rhetoric 3
    Degree Breadth Elective 3

    Total credits: 15

  • CODE TITLE CREDITS
    PUBL 28040 The Business of Publishing 3
    Program Elective 3
    Degree Breadth Elective 3

    And one of the following courses:

    CODE TITLE CREDITS
    CWRT 26291 Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop – Drama 3
    CWRT 20265 Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop – Fiction 3
    CWRT 25093 Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop – Poetry 3
    CWRT 27841 Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop – Creative Nonfiction 3

    And one of the following courses:

    CODE TITLE CREDITS
    LITT 21686 Reading to the Restoration (Pre-1660) 3
    LITT 22346 Reading After the Restoration (1660 to the Present) 3

    Total credits: 15

  • CODE TITLE CREDITS
    PUBL 26589 Substantive Editing 3
    COMM 23385 Research for Writing and Publishing 3
    Program Elective 3
    Degree Breadth Elective 3

    And one of the following courses:

    CODE TITLE CREDITS
    CWRT 26291 Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop – Drama 3
    CWRT 20265 Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop – Fiction 3
    CWRT 25093 Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop – Poetry 3
    CWRT 27841 Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop – Creative Nonfiction 3

    Total credits: 15

  • CODE TITLE CREDITS
    PUBL 31892 Self-Publishing 3
    Program Elective 3
    Literature Elective (2000 or 3000 Level) 3
    Degree Breadth Elective 3

    Plus one of the following:

    CODE TITLE CREDITS
    PUBL 32720 Publishing: Audience, Markets & Media Platforms 3
    CWRT30564 Creative Writing: Advanced Creative Writing Workshop 1: 2 Genres 3

    Total credits: 15

  • CODE TITLE CREDITS
    PUBL 39181 Copyright and Contracts 3
    Program Elective 3
    Degree Breadth Elective 3

    And one of the following:

    CODE TITLE CREDITS
      Publishing Elective 3
      Creative Writing Elective 3

    And one of the following:

    CODE TITLE CREDITS
    PUBL 33122 Publishing: Advanced Copy Editing 3
    CWRT 36602 Advanced Creative Writing Workshop: Single Genre 3

    Total credits: 15

  • CODE TITLE CREDITS
    COMM 32330 Professional Practices for Writers 3
    Degree Breadth Elective 3

    And one of the following:

    CODE TITLE CREDITS
    PUBL 37049 Publishing: Sheridan Community Reads Project 3
    CWRT 35492 Creative Writing: Literary Journals and Zines 3

    And one of the following:

    CODE TITLE CREDITS
    PUBL 40969 Master Class – Publishing 3
    CWRT 49975 Master Class – Creative Writing 3

    And one of the following:

    CODE TITLE CREDITS
    PUBL 33492 Publishing: Acquisitions and Imprint Identity 3
    Creative Writing: Literature Elective (4000 Level) 3

    Total credits: 15

  • CODE TITLE CREDITS
    COWT 18888 Internship/Placement (420 Credit Hours) 3
  • CODE TITLE CREDITS
    COMM 49103 Portfolio 3
    Degree Breadth Elective 3

    And one of the following courses:

    CODE TITLE CREDITS
    PUBL 49356 Honours Publishing Project 3
    CWRT 46432 Honours Writing Project 3

    And one of the following courses:

    CODE TITLE CREDITS
    Program Elective (2000, 3000 or 4000 Level) 3
    CULT 46897 Emergent Issues in Writing 3
    PUBL 43576 Emergent Issues in Publishing 3

    And one of the following courses:

    CODE TITLE CREDITS
    Creative Writing: Literature Elective (4000 Level) 3
    Program Elective (2000, 3000 or 4000 Level) 3
    CULT 46897 Emergent Issues in Writing 3
    PUBL 43576 Emergent Issues in Publishing 3

    Total credits: 15

    Program Electives may include courses such as:*

    • Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop – Drama
    • Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop – Fiction
    • Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop – Poetry
    • Intermediate Creative Writing Workshop – Creative Non-Fiction
    • Reviewing Culture
    • Interactive Fiction
    • Emergent Issues in Writing (Managing Literary Celebrity)
    • Emergent Issues in Publishing (The Prize Economy)
    • Writing for Children
    • Principles of Creative Writing Pedagogy

    Literature Electives may include courses such as:*

    • Introduction to Popular Literature
    • Understanding Narrative
    • Gender and Sexuality in Literature
    • The Twenty-First Century Novel
    • Children’s Literature: A Primer
    • Adaptation: From Text to Film
    • Life Writing: Personal Narrative and the Construction of Self
    • Censorship and Literature: Critical Approaches
    • American Road Narratives
    • Topics in Eco-Criticism

    *Please note that not all courses will be available every semester.

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 Humanities & Social Sciences

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Hazel McCallion Campus

4180 Duke of York Boulevard,  Mississauga


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Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:

  • English, Grade 12 ENG4U, or EWC4U (Writer’s Craft) with a minimum grade of 70%
  • Five other Grade 12 credits at U or M level
  • Minimum 65% overall average

OR

  • Two semesters of postsecondary education, including required courses, with a minimum of 65% overall average.

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 may be advised individually regarding other related programs.

Pathway opportunity

If you do not meet the admission requirements above, successfully completing 2 semesters of Sheridan’s General Arts and Science – University Profile certificate program with a minimum 65% overall average will help you meet the admission requirements for this program.

The General Arts and Science – University Profile certificate program is a stepping stone to further study in your field of interest. It introduces theory and practice to students who want to assess their talent, build a skill set, and chart a course for further study.

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

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Hazel McCallion Campus

4180 Duke of York Boulevard,  Mississauga


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Career Opportunities

Sheridan’s Honours Bachelor of Creative Writing and Publishing program gives you the skills you need to succeed as a creative writer in a variety of contexts or as a professional in today’s publishing industry.

Here are some jobs you might find:

  • Writer
  • Copy/Substantive/Acquisitions Editor
  • Producer
  • Publisher
  • Marketing/Sales Rep
  • Literary Agent

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Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

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Hazel McCallion Campus

4180 Duke of York Boulevard,  Mississauga


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Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

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Hazel McCallion Campus

4180 Duke of York Boulevard,  Mississauga


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Degree Completion

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

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4 years (8 semesters)

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4180 Duke of York Boulevard,  Mississauga


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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 Humanities & Social Sciences

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

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4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Hazel McCallion Campus

4180 Duke of York Boulevard,  Mississauga


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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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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

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4 years (8 semesters)

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Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Hazel McCallion Campus

4180 Duke of York Boulevard,  Mississauga


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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

$7,666.50
Fees for International Students

Fees for International students

$18,541.50

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 $2,000 to select applicants in this degree program. A minimum GPA of 75% 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 Humanities & Social Sciences

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

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4 years (8 semesters)

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Learning Outcomes

  • Produce creative writing in at least three genres and forms drawn from the areas of poetry, fiction, drama, creative non-fiction, children's literature, graphic novels, film and review.
  • Apply specialized knowledge in a specific genre and medium.
  • Evaluate your own work and that of others with a view to providing and receiving peer criticism for the purposes of revision.
  • Interpret texts critically and analytically from a range of literary, cultural and historical traditions and precedents.
  • Compile a professional manuscript ready for publication in select genres.
  • Apply knowledge and skills specific to the (self-)publishing industry, including editing and the editorial process, production, formatting, design, marketing and supply chain management.
  • Model a professional attitude with a willingness to collaborate and to listen and respond to constructive criticism.
  • Implement the appropriate technological, applied and creative problem-solving tools to create and publish your own works.
  • Foster and support a literary community by developing a presence in emergent media and across a variety of platforms.
  • Articulate how socially constructed views and identities contribute to the production of diverse voices in yourself and other writers.

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Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

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4 years (8 semesters)

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

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4 years (8 semesters)

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

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4 years (8 semesters)

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4180 Duke of York Boulevard,  Mississauga


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Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

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4 years (8 semesters)

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Hazel McCallion Campus

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Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

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4 years (8 semesters)

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Hazel McCallion Campus

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

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4 years (8 semesters)

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Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

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4 years (8 semesters)

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Hazel McCallion Campus

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Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

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4 years (8 semesters)

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Hazel McCallion Campus

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Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

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4 years (8 semesters)

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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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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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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

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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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Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Hazel McCallion Campus

4180 Duke of York Boulevard,  Mississauga


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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 Humanities & Social Sciences

Designation

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Hazel McCallion Campus

4180 Duke of York Boulevard,  Mississauga


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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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Faculty

Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

Designation

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Hazel McCallion Campus

4180 Duke of York Boulevard,  Mississauga


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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 Humanities & Social Sciences

Designation

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Hazel McCallion Campus

4180 Duke of York Boulevard,  Mississauga


Helpful links

Program Summary

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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

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Full-time 4 years Program code: PBCWP

Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Start date Campus Delivery Status
Sep 2025 Hazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga)
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Domestic Available
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Sheridan Creative Writing Contest

Submit your writing and win up to $500! Contest runs Oct. 21–Dec. 1, 2024.

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