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Sheridan is a leader in providing skills-based educational programming that integrates theory with application.
Established
1967
Main campus
1430 Trafalgar Road
Oakville, Ontario
L6H 2L1
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Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning aims to provide students of all ages with the knowledge and skills to thrive in a rapidly changing world. We serve 15,000 full-time and 35,000 continuing education students at our campuses in Oakville and Brampton, with a new campus slated to open in Mississauga in 2011. Sheridan offers an innovative learning environment celebrated for academic excellence, applied research and creativity. Program options range from one-year certificates to four-year Bachelor’s degrees, in the arts, business, community service and technology fields. We prepare students for career success; 88 percent of graduates are employed within six months of graduation.
Through innovative partnerships with the public and private sectors, Sheridan has launched several unique training and applied research centres: the Visualization Design Institute, Sheridan Elder Research Centre, High/Scope Teacher Education Centre, and the Screen Industries Research and Training Centre.
Campus locations:
- Trafalgar (Oakville)
- Davis (Brampton)
- Skills Training Centre (Oakville)
- Mississauga (Opening September 2011)
Students
| Full-time | 15,000 |
|---|---|
| Part-time and Continuing Education | 35,000 |
| Apprenticeship | 500 |
| International | 1,000 |
New Student Intake
| 2009 | 7,262 |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 6,654 |
| 2007 | 6,264 |
Faculty
| Full-time | 405 |
|---|---|
| Part-time | 650 |
Academic
| Bachelor’s Degrees | 11 |
|---|---|
| Articulated Bachelor’s Degrees | 5 |
| Diploma Programs | 61 |
| Certificate Programs | 16 |
| Apprenticeship Programs | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate Programs | 24 |
Graduation Data
| Average number of Graduates (last 5 years) | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Work placement in field after graduation (%) | 88% |
| Average starting salary | $35,428 |
Applied Research and Innovation Services
Sheridan's Visualization Design Institute is Canada's pioneer in digital imaging and simulation. Our visualization specialists work with partners internationally to deliver medical, engineering, educational, cultural and environmental imaging solutions.
Enhancing the quality of life for older persons everywhere is what the Sheridan Elder Research Centre is all about. Our affiliated researchers and volunteers are dedicated to developing, testing and implementing innovative, realistic solutions that improve the day-to-day lives of older adults and their families.
Sheridan’s Screen Industries Research and Training Centre (SIRT) is located in the heart of Toronto's film and television studio district at Pinewood Toronto Studios, Canada’s largest complex of soundstages. SIRT’s production studio and lab facility is an industry and academic “technology clubhouse” dedicated to exploring digital image capture and creation processes for film, television, gaming and other screen-based industries.
Using state of the art digital cinema cameras, stereoscopic camera rigs and post-production processes, as well as motion capture technologies, Centre researchers and staff work together with industry partners in a range of technology areas. Tapeless workflow, the art and practice of stereoscopic production, previsualization and virtual moviemaking are some of the current topics. Visit www.sirtcentre.com
Newcomer Integration
Sheridan’s services and programs for newcomers include a range of English language programs, from Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada, to Enhanced Language Training for internationally-trained, job-ready individuals. Our bridging programs include Fast Track to Technology Occupations, while we also offer a range of employment services specifically designed to assist newcomers in finding employment in their chosen field.
Sheridan is renowned for their expertise in:
- Digital Media
- Animation and Film
- Information Systems Security
- Health Sciences
- International Business
Sheridan offers Bachelor's Degrees in:
- Bachelor of Applied Arts – Animation
- Bachelor of Applied Arts – Illustration
- Bachelor of Applied Arts – Interior Design
- Bachelor of Arts – Art and Art History
- Bachelor of Arts – Theatre and Drama Studies
- Bachelor of Applied Business – Global Business Management
- Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences – Athletic Therapy
- Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences – Exercise Science and Health Promotion
- Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences – Information Systems Security
- Bachelor of Comuting and Network Communications - Telecommunications Technology
- Bachelor of Design
Top 5 countries of origin of International Students:
- India
- China
- South Korea
- United States
- Trinidad
Contact Information
Dean of Sheridan Applied Research
Darren Lawless, Ph.D.
905-815-4232
Darren.lawless@sheridanc.on.ca
Media Relations
Susan Atkinson
905.845.9430 ext. 2096
susan.atkinson@sheridanc.on.ca
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