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 a co-op work term, 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

Program Availability and Schedule

Availability

Open

Closed

Waitlisted

Start Term

Availability

International
Availability

Competitive?

Fall 2026

Schedule

Coming soon - a schedule that will show when each Level of the program will be delivered. See the Courses tab for further details on the Levels within this program.

Program Summary

Credential

Honours Degree (4 Years)

Program Delivery

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Program Code

1600B03FWO

Area of Interest

Public Safety and Legal Studies

School

School of Wellness, Public Safety & Community Studies

Campus

Ottawa

Work Integrated Learning

Co-op

Eligible for Post-Graduation
Work Permit?

Yes

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....(read more)

Overview

Explore a challenging and rewarding career in the evolving field of public safety.

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.

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.

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Level 01

Code

Course Name & Description

Hours

Code:

ENL1100

Course Name:

Communications and Academic Writing

Course Description:

Effective communication is an integral component of success in an academic setting. Students review communication theory and its connection ... + Read More

Hours:

42.0

Code:

SEC1000

Course Name:

Introduction to Public Safety Protection

Course Description:

Protecting the public is the first and most important function of government. Students explore notions of risk, organizational roles and res... + 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 examine historical influences and contributi... + 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:

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 guide... + Read More

Hours:

42.0

Level 02

Code

Course Name & Description

Hours

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:

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:

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:

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:

SOC2006

Course Name:

Sociology of Disaster

Course Description:

Disasters have had varied and devastating impacts on the communities that they afflict, and often the degree of impact is the culmination of... + Read More

Hours:

42.0

Level 03

Code

Course Name & Description

Hours

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:

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:

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:

SEC0012

Course Name:

Introduction to Organized Crime

Course Description:

Organized crime poses a significant threat to public safety due to its complex and far-reaching impact on society. This course introduces s... + 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

Elective (choose 1)

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:

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

Level 04

Code

Course Name & Description

Hours

Code:

ENL0112

Course Name:

Crisis Communications

Course Description:

Crisis communication is essential to the effective coordination of all responders to disaster response activities. Students develop compreh... + Read More

Hours:

42.0

Code:

GEP2001

Course Name:

Co-Op Job Search 1

Course Description:

Students are guided through a self-directed co-op job search using Algonquin's web-based resource centre, HireAC, as well as independent res... + Read More

Hours:

10.0

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:

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:

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

Elective (choose 1)

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:

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

Co-op 01

Level 05

Code

Course Name & Description

Hours

Code:

BUS0005

Course Name:

Facility 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:

GIS0006

Course Name:

Introduction to Spatial Analysis for Public Safety

Course Description:

Aspects of spatial analysis are applied daily, using diverse tools - from smartphones to state-of-the-art technology - to help manage natura... + Read More

Hours:

42.0

Code:

INV0006

Course Name:

Introduction to Public Safety Intelligence and Investigation

Course Description:

Conducting effective investigations and interviews in the application of intelligence analysis supports public safety and national security.... + Read More

Hours:

42.0

Code:

SEC1012

Course Name:

Awareness and Training

Course Description:

Awareness and training are key pillars for effective public safety programs in the workplace and the community. Through group projects, stud... + Read More

Hours:

42.0

Elective (choose 1)

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:

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

Level 06

Code

Course Name & Description

Hours

Code:

GIS0012

Course Name:

Applied Spatial Analysis for Public Safety

Course Description:

Advanced Spatial Analysis skills are essential for Public Safety management professionals. Students explore the various aspects of advanced ... + Read More

Hours:

42.0

Code:

SEC1003

Course Name:

Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction

Course Description:

Terrorism, as a human-caused threat, has a long and persistent history. Students examine definitions, history and causes of terrorism to dev... + Read More

Hours:

42.0

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:

SEC1021

Course Name:

Emergency Planning and Exercise Management

Course Description:

Public safety exercises are planned to ensure effective response and management of emergencies and other crisis situations. Exercises assist... + Read More

Hours:

42.0

Elective (choose 1)

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:

ENL4300

Course Name:

The Brave New Worlds of Dystopian Fiction

Course Description:

Over the last century, dystopian fiction has become a remarkably popular genre in literature and film, particularly among young adults. Dyst... + Read More

Hours:

45.0

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:

PHI4004

Course Name:

Technology, Society and the Environment

Course Description:

Environmental issues have come to occupy a central place in the marketplace, politics, policy, and society at large. Owing largely to the ma... + 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

Level 07

Code

Course Name & Description

Hours

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 of attack and economic espionage both by foreign governments a... + 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. Operati... + 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:

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

Level 08

Code

Course Name & Description

Hours

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:

SEC0016

Course Name:

Emerging Issues in Emergency Management - Applied Research

Course Description:

Public safety practitioners use applied research projects to extend knowledge and link theory to practice. Students explore the use of quali... + 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:

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

Elective (choose 1)

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:

ENL4300

Course Name:

The Brave New Worlds of Dystopian Fiction

Course Description:

Over the last century, dystopian fiction has become a remarkably popular genre in literature and film, particularly among young adults. Dyst... + Read More

Hours:

45.0

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:

PHI4004

Course Name:

Technology, Society and the Environment

Course Description:

Environmental issues have come to occupy a central place in the marketplace, politics, policy, and society at large. Owing largely to the ma... + 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:

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

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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.

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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 human behaviour within the broader context of social trends in today's society consistent with current scholarly thinking.
Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.

Tuition & Fees

Get an idea of how much each semester will cost with our Tuition and Fee Estimator.

2026/2027 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.

Select the Academic Year:

Admissions Next Steps

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) tests taken prior to January 21, 2026 overall 88, with a minimum in each component: Reading 22; Listening 22; Speaking 22; Writing 22; OR TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) tests taken after January 21, 2026 overall 4.5, with a minimum in each component: Reading 4.5; Listening 4.5; Speaking 4.5; Writing 4.5; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 120, minimum of 120 in Literacy and no score below 105.

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.

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.

Application Information

BACHELOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY (HONOURS)
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 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.my.site.com/myac360/s/

For further information on the admissions process, please visit:
Admissions - Registrar's Office https://algonquincollege.com/ro/admissions/

Additional Information

Program Resources

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) RequirementsArchived Program Information Academic CalendarProgram Overview PDF

Algonquin College has been granted consent by the Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security 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) provides students with the opportunity to integrate classroom learning with real-world experience through paid, program-related work terms. Two academic terms before their first co-op work term, students must actively participate in and complete a self-directed co-op preparation course, including required readiness activities and workshops.

Students are responsible for conducting a guided, self-directed job search and securing approved, paid co-op employment related to their program of study. Co-op students compete for positions alongside students from Algonquin College and other Canadian and international colleges and universities. While Algonquin College's Co-op Career Centre supports students by developing co-op opportunities and providing guidance throughout the process, employment is not guaranteed. Co-op work opportunities may require students to relocate. All costs associated with participation-including travel, accommodation, work permits, visa applications, and other related expenses-are the responsibility of the student.

Co-op work terms are typically 14 weeks in duration and are completed during academic terms when students are not enrolled in classes. For details about the number and timing of co-op work terms in your program, please refer to the Courses tab on your program's webpage.

Successful completion of all required co-op work terms listed on the program page is mandatory for graduation. Students are expected to remain on schedule and participate in co-op work terms as planned. Failure to complete a co-op work term as scheduled may result in an unscheduled break in studies, which can delay graduation and may have implications for immigration status for international students.

International students who experience an unscheduled break in studies due to academic progression issues beyond their control may be eligible for an authorized leave. In such cases, consultation with the International Education Centre is required before the scheduled start of the co-op work term to review potential academic and immigration implications.

International students are responsible for ensuring they meet all co-op work permit requirements before participating in a co-op work term. Additional information is available at: www.algonquincollege.com/international/student-handouts

For more information about co-op programs, expectations, and general and program-specific co-op eligibility criteria, visit: www.algonquincollege.com/coop-career-centre

SCM PROGRAM STRUCTURE:

Year	Fall Term	Winter Term	Summer Term
One	Academic Level 01	Academic Level 02	Off
Two	Academic Level 03	Academic Level 04	Co-op #1
Three	Academic Level 05	Academic Level 06	Off
Four	Academic Level 07	Academic Level 08

Contact

Mario D’Angelo

Program Coordinator

dangelm@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 5063

Room P112L

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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.

Hassan Dayfallah

Professor

dayfalh@algonquincollege.com

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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.

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