Protection, Security and Investigation: Crime Scene Investigation

Our Program

Humber's Protection, Security and Investigation: Crime Scene Investigation diploma is an ideal way for university graduates in a related field or Police Foundations diploma graduates to build on knowledge and skills, enhance credentials and improve their career prospects as CSIs.

This unique program, the only one of its kind in Ontario, helps fill the ongoing demand for qualified crime scene investigators by teaching students about the most modern techniques in:

fingerprint classification and development
DNA and blood profiling
crime scene management and analysis
detecting deception
handwriting analysis
criminal profiling
court preparation and testimony.

Our industry partners work with us to ensure all course content is current, relevant and practical. Get a clear picture of the field from instructors with real-life work experience in public and private policing.

Your training takes place in a state-of-the-art crime scene studio and forensic lab, located in the Humber Centre for Justice Leadership at our Humber Lakeshore Campus in Toronto. This innovative facility features a simulation lab for processing forensics in staged crime scenes, including taking photos, collecting and protecting evidence, and sketching and measuring the scene. The Centre for Justice Leadership also features four interviewing labs for practising interrogation and counselling techniques.

Note: Optional information sessions may be held throughout the year for applicants who wish to learn more about this program. For dates, call 416.675.6622 ext. 3484.

Your Career

Take your law enforcement career to the next level with Humber's Protection, Security and Investigation: Crime Scene Investigation diploma program.

CNNMoney.com says forensic science is one of the 10 fastest growing fields. Develop specialized skills that can vault your career in criminal justice forward as a crime scene investigator (CSI). As you learn about criminal behaviour and how to effectively manage crime scenes and analyze evidence, you'll be well-positioned to pursue employment on municipal, provincial and national police services in Canada, as well as with private policing agencies. Humber has connections with police services agencies in the Greater Toronto Area and southern Ontario, with a strong reputation for training thorough crime scene investigators.

Our Industry Partnerships

The School of Social & Community Services has successful partnerships with an extensive list of agencies that have provided employment opportunities for Humber graduates: Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Toronto Police Service, York Regional Police, Halton Regional Police, Durham Regional Police, Peel Regional Police, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Go Transit, Correctional Service of Canada, Toronto West Detention Centre, Syl Apps Youth Centre, and numerous private security and investigation agencies.

Admission Requirements

A Police Foundations diploma from an accredited institution or a university degree in a related field

Note: For more information, refer to Selection Procedures.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

Additional Requirements

Some law enforcement agencies have standards for minimum hearing and vision. Further, mental and physical health and good moral character and habits will 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 Automated External Defibrillator (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. 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. Faculty will support students upon arrival to the program to ensure they apply for the correct type of police documentation at the appropriate time

Fees / Scholarships

The 2013/2014 fee for two semesters is

domestic $3,550.08
international $12,950.

Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first two semesters of the 2012/2013 academic year.

Fees are subject to change. For more information, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance.

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, the Protection, Security and Investigation program 24201, the Police Foundations program 11071, and the Police Foundations continuing education program 1107E.

Curriculum (View the 2012/13 Curriculum)