Many of Sheridan's programs require completion of Essential Communication Skills (COMM 19999), which will help you develop the communication skills necessary for today's workplace. Based on your Grade 12 or postsecondary English score, or the English Language Proficiency score in your application, you will be placed in Communication Foundations (COMM 19997) or Essential Communication Skills (COMM 19999) in your first semester.

You will be notified by email regarding your communication course placement.

Students placed in Communication Foundations (COMM 19997) will be required to complete the Essential Communication Skills (COMM 19999) course in a future semester. This is an additional course and will have an associated cost. Essential Communications Skills (COMM 19999) must be completed in order to graduate.

You may challenge your placement in Communication Foundations (COMM 19997) by writing a challenge exam, provided there is adequate time to write and assess the exam prior to the start of the term. Please contact Olga Bukovynskyy to see if you qualify.

Programs requiring communication placement

Program Code Program Name Campus
PADMKAdvertising and Marketing CommunicationsHMC
PAMCM Advertising and Marketing Communications - ManagementHMC
PANCRAnimal Care Davis
PARTFArt FundamentalsTrafalgar
PIPAPInvestigation – Public and PrivateDavis
PJRNLJournalismTrafalgar
PCYCDChild and Youth CareDavis and Trafalgar
PCAJSCommunity and Justice ServicesDavis
PCESDEducational Support DiplomaTrafalgar
PCVAD, PCVATVisual and Creative ArtsTrafalgar
PECEDEarly Childhood EducationDavis and Trafalgar
PINDEInterior DecoratingHMC
PMDAFMedia FundamentalsTrafalgar
PMMCAMakeup for Media and Creative ArtsTrafalgar
PPAPNPerforming Arts - PreparationTrafalgar
PPSWKPersonal Support WorkerDavis
PPHTOPharmacy TechnicianDavis
PPOLFPolice FoundationsDavis
PPNSGPractical NursingDavis
PSSWKSocial Service WorkerDavis and Trafalgar
PSSWGSocial Service Worker – GerontologyDavis and Trafalgar
PTECHTechnology FundamentalsDavis
PVETTVeterinary TechnicianDavis
PVMAS Visual Merchandising ArtsHMC