Program Overview
Stand out in a competitive field and expand your career options through this fast-track program that allows Police Foundations graduates to earn a two-year Protection, Security and Investigation diploma in only one additional year of study. Graduates will have increased practical knowledge of law enforcement and be exposed to some of the physical requirements of officers through courses unique to this fast-track option. You will also receive hands on officer safety training and will be taught the requirements of the Security Guard License, Smart Serve and FITCO certifications. This training is designed to improve your chances of obtaining these credentials.
INVESTIGATIONS
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Protection
Tuition
Year one domestic: $2,722 (CDN)
Year one international: $13,322 (CDN)
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Semester 1 Courses
- Alcohol & Gaming (LASA 1309)
- Retail Loss Prevention (LOSS 1303)
- Risk And Emergency Management (PFP 111)
- Fit For Service (PFP 112)
- Field Placement I (PLAC 1300)
- Officer Safety - Practicum I (PRAC 1331)
- Security Guard (SECG 1300)
- Terrorism Investigations (TERR 1301)
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Career Options
WHAT YOU COULD BE:
- Border services
- Bylaw officer
- Community service officer
- Corrections officer
- Loss prevention officer
- Police officer
- Private investigator
- Provincial offenses officer
- Specialized security guard
- Youth services officer
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Program Details
This program will expand your knowledge of and preparation to pursue a diverse range of career options in law enforcement, offering a blend of academic and practical experience.
Embedded into the curriculum is 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.
Successful students will receive training designed to assist them in acquiring their Smart Serve and FITCO certifications within the course of their studies.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for the fast-track (credit transfer) pathway a specific educational background is required as follows.
- Ontario College Diploma in Police Foundations
Courses
Semester 1
- Alcohol & Gaming (LASA 1309)
- Retail Loss Prevention (LOSS 1303)
- Risk And Emergency Management (PFP 111)
- Fit For Service (PFP 112)
- Field Placement I (PLAC 1300)
- Officer Safety - Practicum I (PRAC 1331)
- Security Guard (SECG 1300)
- Terrorism Investigations (TERR 1301)
Semester 2
- By-Law Enforcement (BYLW 1301)
- Courtroom Processes & Security (CTRM 1301)
- Border Services (CUST 1301)
- Corrections (LASA 1310)
- Capstone Project (PFP 113)
- Field Placement II (PLAC 1301)
- Officer Safety - Practicum II (PRAC 2331)
- Forensic Psychology (PSYC 1309)
Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.
Costs
| Tuition |
$2,722 |
$13,322 |
| Compulsory Ancillary |
$1,337
|
$1,812 |
| Program Incidental |
$0 |
$0 |
| Total Fees: |
$4,059 |
$15,134 |
Please note: fees are based on the 2019-2020 academic year and do not include textbooks. For more information please
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Career Options
WHAT YOU COULD BE:
- Border services
- Bylaw officer
- Community service officer
- Corrections officer
- Loss prevention officer
- Police officer
- Private investigator
- Provincial offenses officer
- Specialized security guard
- Youth services officer
WHERE YOU COULD WORK:
- Banks
- Event management security
- Homeless and youth shelters
- Hospitals
- Loss prevention agencies
- Regional and provincial police services
- Security companies
- Youth and community service organizations
Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials
Qualified graduates can go on to take Durham College’s Advanced Law Enforcement; Mediation – Alternative Dispute Resolution; Youth Justice and Interventions; Victimology; Court Support Services; and Paralegal programs.
Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:
Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.
Experiential Learning
Your learning experience will be complemented with a capstone course in your second semester that will challenge you to apply all of the knowledge and skills you’ve acquired through your studies to explore and/or solve a chosen real-world problem or project. As part of an innovative initiative, students will conduct event security for Durham College and Ontario Tech University home intramural games and sporting events.
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