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Campus:
Windsor Campus (B819)
Program Length:
Two years - Ontario College Diploma
Starts:
September 2010
Contact:



Wayne Beneteau
(519)972-2727, ext. 4487
email: wbeneteau@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of two consecutive semesters of the Law & Security Administration program with a GPA of 2.7 OR a Law & Security Administration Diploma.

PROGRAM GOAL
This program presents the knowledge, fitness skills and aptitudes to prepare students for a career in law enforcement. The student will have a strong theoretical foundation on which to build communication, ethical and interpersonal skills. Graduates will know the fundamentals of police investigation techniques, police procedures and community policing.

This program will appeal to students who are community minded and are of good moral character. They must have good written and oral communication skills and be able to deal with stressful situations. Being physically fit is also important.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates work in municipal, provincial and federal police services, in private security, and as special constables and campus police.

DEGREE COMPLETION
Graduates of the Police Foundation Program can receive credits toward a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Griffith University. Please see www.griffith.edu.au/credit

HEALTH & FITNESS REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be able to physically perform the duties of this position. To obtain a diploma in Police Foundations, successful applicants will be required to meet the minimum standards of the PREP. Any student seeking entry into this program should evaluate their physical readiness in anticipation of a rigorous fitness routine.

YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2009 are as follows:
Standard Tuition 1st year
$2,220.00
Books & expendable supplies per semester
$400-600

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students click here.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
 
Community placement for volunteer hours
 
Preparation for the Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police (PREP). This is an exit requirement of the program.
 

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DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS [Semester 1 & Semester 2 - see Law & Security Administration]
Code
Credit
Course Name
Semester 3
PFP302
3
Criminal Code
PFP303
3
Police Powers I
PFP304
3
Interviewing & Investigations
PFP305
3
Youth in Conflict with the Law
PFP310
3

Traffic Management & Provincial Offences
PFP308
3

Lifestyle & Fitness
Management III
PFP315
3
Community Policing I
Code
Credit
Course Name
Semester 4
PFP110
3

Principles of Ethical & Professional Practices
PFP402
3
Criminal Code & Federal Statue
PFP403
3
Police Powers II
PFP404
3
Investigations & Evidence
PFP405
3
Conflict Management
PFP418
2

Lifestyle & Fitness
Management IV
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