Protection, Security and Investigation

Program Overview

Do you want a career in law enforcement but are not sure whether that means being a Canada Border Services officer, special constable, correctional officer, by-law officer or police officer? Join our program to learn about each of these career paths through a diverse curriculum taught by industry professionals and discover which career best suits your interests.

Investigations

Law Enforcement

Protection

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C, M or U)

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Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
September 2019	Open	Open
January 2020	Open

Tuition

Year one domestic: $3,025 (CDN)
Year one international: $13,187 (CDN)

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Semester 1 Courses

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Bylaw officer
Corporal, Ontario Regiment
Correctional services officer
Loss prevention specialist
Mobile security operative
Nuclear security officer
Park warden/provincial offences officer
Police officer
Private investigator
Security guard
Youth worker

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Program Details

This program will introduce you to a diverse range of career options in law enforcement, offering a blend of academic and practical experience. A general level of fitness is required to successfully complete all of the program requirements. As a graduate, you are eligible to achieve your security guard license number.

Along with a breadth of courses, our program has embedded into the curriculum course content based on the ministry-mandated requirements for eligibility to write the provincial licensing examination for security guards in the province of Ontario as per the training standards prescribed by the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act.

Why our students succeed:

Variety of courses allows for discovery and confirmation on career choice.
Courses include industry guest speakers who provide insight and tips for job applications.
Annual career fair provides opportunity to meet future employers.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C, M or U)

Courses

Semester 4

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Costs

YEAR ONE FEES	Domestic	International
Tuition	$3,025	$13,187
Compulsory Ancillary	$1,245	$1,720
Program Incidental	$0	$0
Total Fees:	$4,270	$14,907

Please note: fees are based on the 2018-2019 academic year and do not include textbooks. For more information please see Other fees to consider.

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Bylaw officer
Corporal, Ontario Regiment
Correctional services officer
Loss prevention specialist
Mobile security operative
Nuclear security officer
Park warden/provincial offences officer
Police officer
Private investigator
Security guard
Youth worker

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Armed forces
Border services
Hospitals
Security companies
Police services
Government agencies

Experiential Learning

September 2019 students will conduct event security for Durham College and UOIT home intramural games and sporting events. Students will have the opportunity to lead, organize and participate in this innovative initiative and service to DC and UOIT athletics.

Program Transfer, Degree Completion And Additional Credentials

Qualified graduates can go on to take Durham College’s 911 Emergency and Call Centre Communications; Court Support Services; Advanced Law Enforcement and Investigations; Paralegal; Victimology; and Youth Justice and Interventions programs.
Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:

Please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/pathways to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

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Protection, Security and Investigation

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Intakes and Availability

Tuition

Semester 1 Courses

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Program Details

Admission Requirements

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Costs

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Experiential Learning

Program Transfer, Degree Completion And Additional Credentials

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Helpful Resources

College guide September 2019 [PDF]

College guide September 2019 [Interactive]

Graduate Employment Report [PDF]