Public Safety Fundamentals
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*Domestic applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons and Convention refugees.
With so many diverse possibilities available, it can be a challenge to choose which area of public safety is right for you. Fanshawe's Public Safety Fundamentals is a one-year Ontario College Certificate program designed to get you started on your academic journey. In order to assist in the identification of a particular field of Public Safety, this program offers a common first semester where you will explore the variety of opportunities in the field of safety and identify which specific area you wish to pursue. In the second semester you enter into one of three streams so you can focus your studies on the area of public safety you are interested in:
You will build strong skills in communication, human behaviour, law and ethics, physical fitness, and sensitivity training. You will develop knowledge in specific public safety disciplines, such as justice, protection, policing, law, fire inspection and fire safety education, to help prepare you for entry-level employment in public safety-related fields or for future studies in public safety career programs. The program also offers excellent preparation for diploma programs in the School of Public Safety:
The Public Safety Fundamentals (PSF) program is designed to provide opportunities for students to experience post-secondary public safety studies in a supportive environment. The intent of the program is to facilitate internal pathways between the PSF program and career programs within the School of Public Safety. Graduates can proceed to programs in the School of Public Safety as their next step towards employment, including:
If you are looking for a solid first step in exploring your future School of Public Safety career program, and establishing a strong foundation year of academic studies, this program is for you!
"The Public Safety Fundamentals program is an excellent way to enter post-secondary education. The program gave me the necessary science and math skills to excel in the Fire Inspection and Fire Safety Education program. The faculty are also extremely supportive and will help you make an informed decision on your next step of furthering your education at Fanshawe."
Shannon Yates, BA, MA
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English by one of the following methods:
Students should develop personal responsibility and leadership traits by participating in school and social organizations in positions such as cadets, prefect or student government
Ability to communicate and work in groups
Students should develop effective writing and speaking skills
A knowledge of and interest in the field of Public Safety
*Total program costs are approximate, subject to change and do not include the health and dental plan fee, bus pass fee or program general expenses.