Sheridan is Suspending 40 Current Programs

Sheridan College has announced the suspension of 40 academic programs, which will be phased out over the coming months and years. Current students enrolled in these programs will be allowed to complete their studies and graduate. Some suspensions will begin as early as May, with the closures implemented gradually. This decision aligns with Sheridan’s policies and the regulations governing the academic sector.

Here is a detailed list of the affected programs, organized by faculty:

### **Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design**

1. Visual Merchandising Design (PVMAS)

2. Performing Arts – Preparation (PPAPN)

3. Journalism (PJRNL)

4. Game Level Design (PGLDS)

5. Honours Bachelor of Photography (PBAAP)

6. Visual and Creative Arts – Advanced Diploma (PCVAD)

### **Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies**

7. Honours Bachelor of Community Safety (PBCMS)

8. Regulatory Affairs (PRGAF)

9. Paralegal (PARAL)

10. Investigation – Public and Private (PIPAP)

11. Community and Justice Services (PCAJS)

### **Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences**

12. TESOL Plus (PTESL)

13. Creativity and Innovation (PACRE)

14. Honours Bachelor of Creative Writing & Publishing (PBCWP)

### **Faculty of Applied Science & Technology**

15. Technology Fundamentals (PTECH)

16. Chemical Engineering Technology (PCETY)

17. Electronic Engineering Technology (PELTY)

18. Mechanical Engineering Technology – Design (PMEDD)

19. Mechanical Engineering Technology (PMETY)

20. Chemical Engineering Technology – Environmental (PCETE)

21. Chemical Laboratory Technician (PCLTN)

22. Electronics Engineering Technician (PEETN)

23. Electromechanical Engineering Technician (PELTN)

24. Mechanical Engineering Technician (PMETN)

25. Mechanical Engineering Technician – Design (PMETD)

26. Electromechanical Engineering Technology (PEMTY)

27. Computer Engineering Technology (PCPET)

### **Pilon School of Business**

28. Business Administration Accounting (PBSAA)

29. Business Administration Finance (PBAFI)

30. Honours Bachelor of Business Administration Marketing Management (PBBAM)

31. Honours Bachelor of Business Administration Finance (PBBAF)

32. Advertising – Account Management (PADAM)

33. Business Human Resources (PBUHR)

34. Honours Bachelor of Business Administration Human Resources Management (PBHRM)

35. Business Administration – Human Resources (PBAHR)

36. Business Finance (PBUFI)

37. Professional Accounting Graduate Certificate (PPACG)

38. Office Administration – Executive (POFAE)

39. Honours Bachelor of Business Administration Supply Chain Management (PBSCM)

40. Honours Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting (PBACC)

Sheridan’s decision reflects the evolving needs of the job market and academic landscape. While the suspension of these programs marks a significant shift, it also presents an opportunity for the institution to realign its offerings to better meet student and industry demands.

Source: Sheridan college updates

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