Overview

Key facts

By mirroring similar training and fitness requirements as expected from municipal police services, the Ontario Provincial Police, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and the Canadian Forces. Graduates from this program gain essential life skills that employers are looking for.

Students in this program of Police Foundations at Durham College will:

Develop social, critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills necessary to effectively work with members of the public.
Gain an opportunity to work with vulnerable, disenfranchised and high-need populations.
Earn additional certifications including Mental Health First Aid.

Programme Structure

Course include:

Communication
Health and Wellness
Canadian Criminal Justice System
The Criminal Code Of Canada
Interviewing and Investigations
Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Political Science View 112 other Bachelors in Political Science in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student StatusANDGrade 12 English (ENG/EAE) (C or U) (minimum 65 per cent)

POST-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of Criminal Record Check (CRC) or Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), may be required for Field Placement in Year 2 of studies.

SEPTEMBER OR JANUARY START

You may enter Year 1 of the Police Foundations program in September or January. If you begin classes in January, you will complete semesters 1 and 2 from January to August and start Year 2, Semester 3 in September.

Tuition Fee

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International

14884 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14884 CAD per year during 24 months.
National

2722 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2722 CAD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Oshawa

1100 - 1700 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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