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Police Foundations (Full-time)

Description

OVERVIEW
 
Your first step in preparing for a career in law enforcement.
 
The two-year Police Foundations Ontario College Diploma program provides you with a foundational knowledge of the field of law enforcement. Curriculum includes both theory and applied lessons in law enforcement - helping you prepare for the workforce.
 
This program offers instruction in: 
  • police powers and procedures 
  • community policing 
  • investigation processes 
  • diversity 
  • ethics 
  • communication 
While there is a strong theoretical aspect to this program, there are many opportunities for hands-on learning in both labs and scenario rooms. There are various activities outside the classroom, such as community volunteering opportunities and program-related initiatives. 
 
The program prepares you to apply for and be tested for employment in the law enforcement industry. As fitness is an important part of a career in law enforcement, you use an on-site fitness facility to prepare for physical fitness tests required by law enforcement agencies. In addition to your work in our fitness facility, you establish and maintain your own exercise schedule. 
 
There are numerous job opportunities for graduates of this program in areas such as: 
  • municipal, provincial or federal police services 
  • military police service 
  • social services agencies 
  • by-law services
 
SUCCESS FACTORS
 
This program is well-suited for students who: 
  • Possess good communication skills (written, verbal, technological) and interpersonal abilities. 
  • Are committed to serving the broad and diverse needs of their community. 
  • Have analytical and observational skills. 
  • Enjoy working as a team member. 
  • Lead a healthy and active lifestyle.
COLLEGE ELGIBILITY
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR 
  • Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR 
  • General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR 
  • Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee will be charged. 
PROGRAM ELGIBILITY
  • English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent). 
  • Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES). 
  • IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT) Overall 80, with the minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 110, minimums of 110 in Literacy and no score below 95.
Not sure if you meet all of the requirements? Academic Upgrading may be able to help with that.
 
Should the number of qualified applicants exceed the number of available places, applicants will be selected on the basis of their proficiency in English.
 
COURSES: 
 
Series: 01
PFP1010    Canadian Criminal Justice System        
PFP1031    Introduction to Sociology       
PFP1040    Communications I       
PFP1051    Political Science/Public Administration        
PFP1063    Fitness and Nutrition        
PFP2020    Interpersonal and Group Dynamics       
PFP4010    Provincial Offences        
 
 
Series: 02
PFP2001   Introduction to Psychology    
PFP2010   Criminology    
PFP2040    Communications II    
PFP2055    Police Powers, Ethics and Professionalism    
PFP2096    Fitness and Lifestyle Management    
PFP3010    Criminal and Civil Law    
PFP6000    Community Service   
 
Choose one from equivalencies:
GED0444  General Education Elective
 
Series: 03
PFP2031   Mental Health in Law Enforcement    
PFP3002   Victimology    
PFP3021   Criminal Code and Federal Statutes    
PFP3035    Fitness for Law Enforcement  
PFP3055    Police Powers and the Law   
PFP4040    Investigation and Evidence  
PFP4098    Career Preparation    
 
Series: 04
PFP2000    Introduction to Research    
PFP2071    Diversity in Canada   
PFP3040    Interviewing and Investigations   
PFP3050    Youth in Conflict with the Law    
PFP3071    Traffic Management    
PFP4050    Conflict Management    
PFP4061    Community Policing    
PFP4092    Fitness and Self Defence
 
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.

Overview

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  • Institution: Algonquin College
  • Program type: Diploma
  • Language: English
  • Program Code: 0444X09FAO
  • Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance

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Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.