Police Foundations - Part-time

Our program’s curriculum, developed with the insights and expertise of members of the college’s Police Foundations Advisory Committee, ensures that you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a justice- related career.  Students take courses that cover criminology, the criminal code, the Canadian criminal justice system, youth criminal justice, contemporary social and community issues, policing protocols and powers, ethics and accountability, mental health and addictions, conflict management, and Canadian border services. In addition, instruction in fitness and lifestyle management will teach you about the importance of health and wellness, as well as the fitness component of the Constable Selection Process.     

Your professors, who have work experience in the justice, policing, public safety and community service sector, will help you graduate with a range of security, problem-solving and administrative skills, and with a commitment to social justice and service to your community.  

While the program does not offer a field experience, self-initiated community engagement opportunities will be made available to help broaden your understanding of the role of justice services within the community. In Semester 4, students have the option to apply for the opportunity to participate in the Career Mentorship Program. Selected students will be matched with an expert working in the field of policing. Upon successful completion of the Career Mentorship Program, students will be awarded recognition on their co-curricular record. This is an optional component of the program. 

This program is also offered full-time.

Fulfill your desire to serve your community and pursue a career in the justice sector. Graduates (who are subject to all requirements of the Ontario Constable Selection Process and local police requirements when applying for a position as a police constable in Ontario) have a competitive edge when pursuing potential career opportunities including:

• Canada Border Services Agency (Immigration and Border Security)
• community service sector
• correctional services (provincial and federal)
• court security services
• municipal, provincial and national police services
• municipal by-law enforcement
• private security
• special constable positions (Provincial, GO Transit, TTC, TCHS)

Note: Police services have minimum hiring requirements. If you want a career in policing, please check the hiring standards for the police services you are interested in applying to.