Advanced Police Studies
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Complete an intensive graduate program to prepare for a meaningful and challenging career in law enforcement.
- Overview
- Tuition and Fees
- Admission
- Experience Learning
- Opportunities
- Program of Studies
- Additional Information
Program Highlights
- Hands-on training by experienced faculty, former police officers and law enforcement professionals.
- Experiential opportunities with local police services.
- Exposure to police recruiters from across the province.
- Applicants are expected to demonstrate a commitment to achieving the industry fitness level standard.
What you'll learn
- Practice intelligence led policing, crime scene management, suspect detection and apprehension.
- Apply accountable, ethical and effective professional practices when interacting with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds during judgmental training scenarios.
- Best practice principles and manage risks in law enforcement.
- Enhance communication, team-building and behavioural interviewing skills.
- Interviewing and investigation techniques used during interactions with suspects, witnesses, and special victims.
- Assistance provided in obtaining certification and training in:
- Mental Health First Aid
- Human Trafficking
- Advanced Drug Awareness
- Close Protection Training
- Critical Incident Response Training
- Private Investigator and/or Security Guard Training
- CPR, First Aid and AED
- Canadian Firearms Safety and Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (PAL/RPAL)
- Develop effective problem solving, critical decision making, note-taking and report writing skills, particularly in evidence gathering and arrest.
International Tuition and Fees
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Total Tuition & Ancillary Fees | $8,600.00 | $8,600.00 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
Program Compulsory Fees | $60.00 | $0.00 |
| International Tax Recovery | $450.00 | $375.00 |
| Total International Charges Per Semester | $9,110.00 | $8,975.00 |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $18,085.00 | |
Admission
- Minimum two year College diploma in Police Foundations or Protection Security and Investigation or related field
OR - University degree in Criminology or other related field
OR - Combination of education and work experience deemed equivalent by the College
- Some employment opportunities require that certain physical standards, driving abstracts and health standards, including vision, must be met
- A Police Criminal Record Check (PCRC) and additional selection criteria may be used to assess applicants in this program (Pardons are possible, seek legal counsel)
- Applicants should be advised that employers require a Police Criminal Record Check
- Proof of English proficiency for applicants where English is not their first language must be submitted to Ontario Colleges
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language or you have earned the equivalent of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma or post-secondary education outside of Canada, you will be required to provide proof of one of the following:
- IELTS overall band of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 80, no band less than 20
- TOEFL Paper-based, overall score 550
- CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment), 70
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic 58
- CLBPT (Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test), overall score 7, no band less than 7
- Completion of level 8 of the General Arts and Science - English for Academic Purposes (GAS-EAP). Placement in the GAS-EAP program is determined by scores on an in-house English language test or TOEFL or IELTS
Experiential Learning
How you'll gain skills
- Experience judgmental training, basic marksmanship skills and use of force scenarios on our Meggitt Training Simulator.
- Through interactive practical scenario training using state-of-the-art facilities:
- Dynamic Tactical Simulation Lab
- Police Vehicle Lab
- Mock Trial Courtroom simulation
- Use of Force Training Room simulation
To learn more, please visit the Centre for Experiential Learning.
Opportunities
Students that graduate from any of the following Ontario College Diploma programs are eligible to enroll into the Advanced Police Studies program:
- Protection, Security and Investigation
- Police Foundations
- Community and Justice Services
- Visit Pathways and Credit Transfer for degree completion opportunities outside of Ontario.
- See ONTransfer for additional opportunities at other colleges or universities in Ontario.
| Semester 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course # | Course Title | Hrs/Week | Total Hours |
| HLTH10283 | APS- Fitness and Assessments A | 2.00 | 28.00 |
| LAWS10023 | Court Preparation and Testing | 3.00 | 42.00 |
| LAWS10160 | Professional Development and Conduct | 3.00 | 42.00 |
| LAWS10194 | Investigative Technique | 3.00 | 42.00 |
| LAWS10216 | Search Authority and Case Law | 2.00 | 28.00 |
| LAWS10218 | Special Victims Investigations | 3.00 | 42.00 |
| LAWS10222 | Use of Force: De-escalation | 2.00 | 28.00 |
| Semester 2 | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Hrs/Week | Total Hours |
| COMP10164 | Computer Investigative Techniques | 3.00 | 42.00 |
| HLTH10285 | APS/ ASM- Fitness and Assessments B | 2.00 | 28.00 |
| LAWS10027 | Document and Evidentiary Jurisprudence | 3.00 | 42.00 |
| LAWS10037 | Police Applicants: Process & Preparation | 3.00 | 42.00 |
| LAWS10038 | Judgmental Training Scenarios | 3.00 | 42.00 |
| LAWS10039 | Crime Scene Analysis | 3.00 | 42.00 |
| LAWS10044 | Use of Force: 2 | 3.00 | 42.00 |
| LAWS10217 | Applied Authorities | 3.00 | 42.00 |
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes, often referred to as ‘Program Standards', set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.
In many cases these program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) in consultation with employers and educators who are experts in the program field. To ensure the outcomes remain current and in line with industry needs, we invite our employers, graduates working in the field and current students to re-examine and update them during regular, ongoing program review focus groups.
- Overview
- Tuition and Fees
- Admission
- Experience Learning
- Opportunities
- Program of Studies
- Additional Information
Program Highlights
- Hands-on training by experienced faculty, former police officers and law enforcement professionals.
- Experiential opportunities with local police services.
- Exposure to police recruiters from across the province.
- Applicants are expected to demonstrate a commitment to achieving the industry fitness level standard.
What you'll learn
- Practice intelligence led policing, crime scene management, suspect detection and apprehension.
- Apply accountable, ethical and effective professional practices when interacting with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds during judgmental training scenarios.
- Best practice principles and manage risks in law enforcement.
- Enhance communication, team-building and behavioural interviewing skills.
- Interviewing and investigation techniques used during interactions with suspects, witnesses, and special victims.
- Assistance provided in obtaining certification and training in:
- Mental Health First Aid
- Human Trafficking
- Advanced Drug Awareness
- Close Protection Training
- Critical Incident Response Training
- Private Investigator and/or Security Guard Training
- CPR, First Aid and AED
- Canadian Firearms Safety and Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (PAL/RPAL)
- Develop effective problem solving, critical decision making, note-taking and report writing skills, particularly in evidence gathering and arrest.
International Tuition and Fees
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Total Tuition & Ancillary Fees | $8,600.00 | $8,600.00 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
Program Compulsory Fees | $60.00 | $0.00 |
| International Tax Recovery | $450.00 | $375.00 |
| Total International Charges Per Semester | $9,110.00 | $8,975.00 |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $18,085.00 | |
Admission
- Minimum two year College diploma in Police Foundations or Protection Security and Investigation or related field
OR - University degree in Criminology or other related field
OR - Combination of education and work experience deemed equivalent by the College
- Some employment opportunities require that certain physical standards, driving abstracts and health standards, including vision, must be met
- A Police Criminal Record Check (PCRC) and additional selection criteria may be used to assess applicants in this program (Pardons are possible, seek legal counsel)
- Applicants should be advised that employers require a Police Criminal Record Check
- Proof of English proficiency for applicants where English is not their first language must be submitted to Ontario Colleges
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language or you have earned the equivalent of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma or post-secondary education outside of Canada, you will be required to provide proof of one of the following:
- IELTS overall band of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 80, no band less than 20
- TOEFL Paper-based, overall score 550
- CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment), 70
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic 58
- CLBPT (Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test), overall score 7, no band less than 7
- Completion of level 8 of the General Arts and Science - English for Academic Purposes (GAS-EAP). Placement in the GAS-EAP program is determined by scores on an in-house English language test or TOEFL or IELTS
Experiential Learning
How you'll gain skills
- Experience judgmental training, basic marksmanship skills and use of force scenarios on our Meggitt Training Simulator.
- Through interactive practical scenario training using state-of-the-art facilities:
- Dynamic Tactical Simulation Lab
- Police Vehicle Lab
- Mock Trial Courtroom simulation
- Use of Force Training Room simulation
To learn more, please visit the Centre for Experiential Learning.
Opportunities
Students that graduate from any of the following Ontario College Diploma programs are eligible to enroll into the Advanced Police Studies program:
- Protection, Security and Investigation
- Police Foundations
- Community and Justice Services
- Visit Pathways and Credit Transfer for degree completion opportunities outside of Ontario.
- See ONTransfer for additional opportunities at other colleges or universities in Ontario.
| Semester 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course # | Course Title | Hrs/Week | Total Hours |
| HLTH10283 | APS- Fitness and Assessments A | 2.00 | 28.00 |
| LAWS10023 | Court Preparation and Testing | 3.00 | 42.00 |
| LAWS10160 | Professional Development and Conduct | 3.00 | 42.00 |
| LAWS10194 | Investigative Technique | 3.00 | 42.00 |
| LAWS10216 | Search Authority and Case Law | 2.00 | 28.00 |
| LAWS10218 | Special Victims Investigations | 3.00 | 42.00 |
| LAWS10222 | Use of Force: De-escalation | 2.00 | 28.00 |
| Semester 2 | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Hrs/Week | Total Hours |
| COMP10164 | Computer Investigative Techniques | 3.00 | 42.00 |
| HLTH10285 | APS/ ASM- Fitness and Assessments B | 2.00 | 28.00 |
| LAWS10027 | Document and Evidentiary Jurisprudence | 3.00 | 42.00 |
| LAWS10037 | Police Applicants: Process & Preparation | 3.00 | 42.00 |
| LAWS10038 | Judgmental Training Scenarios | 3.00 | 42.00 |
| LAWS10039 | Crime Scene Analysis | 3.00 | 42.00 |
| LAWS10044 | Use of Force: 2 | 3.00 | 42.00 |
| LAWS10217 | Applied Authorities | 3.00 | 42.00 |
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes, often referred to as ‘Program Standards', set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.
In many cases these program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) in consultation with employers and educators who are experts in the program field. To ensure the outcomes remain current and in line with industry needs, we invite our employers, graduates working in the field and current students to re-examine and update them during regular, ongoing program review focus groups.