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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies

Looking to be a citizen leader dedicated to positive change in our schools, health care system and communities? Take advantage of a hands-on education that engages.

In the Faculty of Applied Health and Community Studies (FAHCS), you'll receive the practice-based learning and applied-research skills that get you ready for new opportunities. You'll integrate theory with practice, knowledge with social innovation and life skills with scholarship to maximize your impact on our local communities — and global society.

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5,290 full-time students
403 part-time students
5 schools
20 programs

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Research & Scholarship

Sheridan receives funding for creative research into life skills programming

Jun 30, 2021

Sheridan has been awarded a highly competitive College and Community Social Innovation Fund (CCSIF) grant for a research project to help respond to the need for effective life skills programming among marginalized and/or precariously housed individuals in Halton region. 
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Health & Wellness

Kinesiology students help make health and wellness more accessible

May 10, 2021

Kinesiology students spent their field placements teaching health and wellness skills to Home Suite Hope clients as part of a new partnership.

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Health & Wellness

Sheridan Vet Tech student gives 80+ cats new homes and new lives

Apr 1, 2021

Since starting her cat rescue project – Dorset Rescue Kittens – Cailey Seymour has rescued over 80 felines.

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Community

Sheridan collaboration helps puts food on the table and a song in the hearts of older adults in community housing

Feb 24, 2021

The Putting Food on the Table Project is addressing much more than the nutritional needs of 700 older adult clients living in community housing. 

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