We are thankful to be welcome on these lands in friendship. The lands we are situated on are covered by the Williams Treaties and are the traditional territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, including Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. These lands remain home to many Indigenous nations and peoples.

We acknowledge this land out of respect for the Indigenous nations who have cared for Turtle Island, also called North America, from before the arrival of settler peoples until this day. Most importantly, we acknowledge that the history of these lands has been tainted by poor treatment and a lack of friendship with the First Nations who call them home.

This history is something we are all affected by because we are all treaty people in Canada. We all have a shared history to reflect on, and each of us is affected by this history in different ways. Our past defines our present, but if we move forward as friends and allies, then it does not have to define our future.

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Diploma in Public Policy

The Diploma in Public Policy (DPP) is an undergraduate diploma offered by the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities through the Political Science program. The program consists of 24 credit hours and may be taken on a part-time or full-time basis. Taken full-time, the program can be completed in two semesters.

Overview

The Diploma in Public Policy (DPP) provides students who have a background in a variety of disciplines with the opportunity to expand their understanding of how policy decisions are made and how policies are developed and implemented. The program provides foundational understanding of public policy for the service, corporate, government, non-governmental and/or educational sectors.

Eligibility

The diploma is available to Ontario Tech University students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree in any discipline. Students who are enrolled in or who have completed an undergraduate degree in Political Science will be required to follow a modified program map in order to avoid duplication of courses and course material. The modified program map will include undergraduate courses in Legal Studies and require higher level research or applied studies in public policy, such as an Honours Thesis, Directed Research or Independent Study, or a policy related Practicum placement with a community partner. Students who have completed an Ontario College diploma may also be considered.

For more information please visit the Academic Calendar, or contact the Faculty of Social Science Academic Advising Office.