Humber College | Police Foundations

Your Career

Law enforcement, today, involves policing socially, ethnically, and technologically diverse communities. Consequently, at least 80 per cent of those hired in this vocational sector have postsecondary education. As a graduate of this program you will be sought out by municipal, provincial and national police services in Canada, as well as by private policing agencies. Take on interesting and important challenges in a variety of settings as a police officer, customs officer, immigration officer, or correctional officer.

Employers of previous Humber graduates include the OPP, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, the Toronto Police Service, Peel Regional Police, York Regional Police and Durham Regional Police.

Our Program

Humber's program enjoys an excellent reputation within the criminal justice community - and for good reason. Managed by a core of full-time professors, the curriculum is updated frequently to ensure its content is current and relevant. Humber's Centre for Justice Studies Advisory Committee provides the view, knowledge, enthusiasm, and leadership of those members of the community most involved in this particular vocational area.

Skilled and caring faculty with real-life work experience in the public and private policing professions teach courses covering core knowledge. Additionally, experts who are current in their fields provide specialized training.

Each year the program hosts an on-campus job fair for graduating students. Employers with job prospects are invited to set up interviews and obtain resumés. In addition, various police services provide recruiting and information sessions on campus each year.

Note: Students will be 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.

Work Placement

Community service opportunities are included in the curriculum to broaden students' understanding of the justice role within the community at large. This unpaid work placement is a mutual effort between school and student. The length of time varies with the situation.

Our Industry Partnerships

This program has successful partnerships with an extensive list of agencies that provide employment opportunities for Humber graduates: OPP, Toronto Police Service, York Regional Police, Halton Regional Police, Durham Regional Police, Peel Regional Police, RCMP, Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Canada Border Services Agency, Go Transit, Corrections Canada, Toronto West Detention Centre, and Syl Apps Youth Centre.

Your Future Study Options

Qualified graduates of this program may be eligible to apply their academic credit towards further study at many postsecondary institutions.

Graduates with an overall GPA of 75 per cent or higher may be considered for admission to the four-year Bachelor of Applied Arts - Criminal Justice degree. Graduates may then complete the degree with the equivalent of six semesters of full-time study plus two eight-week work terms. Graduates must also possess ENG4U or Humber's Communications 200 and Communications 300 with an average grade of 70 per cent. Admission will be based on availability in the program.

For detailed information, visit our website at humber.ca/transferguide or refer to the Humber Transfer Guide.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U). If English is not your first language refer to the English Language Proficiency Policy in this publication.
Three Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, U or M courses in addition to those listed above
Applicants who do not possess the required courses may complete admission testing to determine equivalencies. Invitation and booking of admission testing is done using the email address provided on the online application.

Note: Refer to the Selection Procedures for more information

Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

Additional Requirements

Some law enforcement agencies have minimum hearing and vision standards. Further, mental and physical health, and good moral character and habits may be required. Employers in some sectors of the law and security field that provide field placement opportunities may require mandatory bonding of students. It is important for potential students to understand that certain requirements are beyond the control of Humber and may prevent students from completing the full program, including the field placement portion, and/or securing employment. Applicants are advised to check the requirements for specific positions in which they are interested before enrolling in this program.
Valid Heartsaver AED (C) and Standard First Aid certificates may be required by employers
Police Record Check: Students in programs or occupations involving direct contact with vulnerable persons are required to undergo a Police Record Check. Refer to the Admission Information section in this publication. Humber reserves the right to deny admission to this program based on an unpardoned criminal record that would be relevant to the academic or placement requirements of the program. The Police Record Check may have to be renewed every three to six months thereafter. For more information and application instructions regarding the Police Record Check, visit oesc-cseo.org.

Fees

The 2009/2010 fee for two semesters was
- domestic $3,202.70
- international $11,730.

For further information, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance in this publication.

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Additional Costs

Approximately $300 - $500 per semester for textbooks and supplies.

Alternative Course of Study

Humber also offers the Bachelor of Applied Arts - Criminal Justice degree program 22201, the Community and Justice Services diploma program 11171 and the Police Foundations online program 11071.

Curriculum

Semester 1
COURSE Code	Course	Credits
COMM 200	College Writing Skills	3
PFP. 101	Canadian Criminal Justice System	3
PFP. 106	Principles of Ethical Reasoning	3
PFP. 107	Issues in Diversity/First Nations Peoples	3
PFP. 108	Fitness and Lifestyle Management 1	1
PFP. 205	Public Administration	3
PSYC 001	Psychology – An Introduction	3

Semester 2
COURSE Code	Course	Credits
COMM 300	Business Writing Skills	3
PFP. 201	Criminology	3
PFP. 203	Contemporary Social Problems	3
PFP. 206	Community and Social Services	3
PFP. 208	Fitness and Lifestyle Management 2	1
PFP. 302	Criminal Code	3
SOCI 002	Sociology: Introduction	3

Semester 3
COURSE Code	Course	Credits
PFP. 301	Criminal and Civil Law	3
PFP. 303	Police Powers 1	3
PFP. 304	Interviewing and Investigations	3
PFP. 305	Youth in Conflict with the Law	3
PFP. 306	Community Policing 1	3
PFP. 307	Traffic Management	3
PFP. 308	Lifestyle Management 1	1
POLS 104	Introduction to Politics	3

Semester 4
COURSE Code	Course	Credits
PFP. 401	Provincial Offences	3
PFP. 402	Criminal Code and Federal Statues	3
PFP. 403	Police Powers 2	3
PFP. 404	Investigation and Evidence	3
PFP. 405	Conflict Management	3
PFP. 406	Community Policing 2	3
PFP. 408	Lifestyle Management 2	1
PSYC 003	Psychology: Social	3

Police Foundations

Application Program Code: 11071

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