Overview

Curriculum includes both theory and applied lessons in law enforcement - helping you prepare for employment in the industry. This Police Foundations programme from Algonquin College offers instruction in:

police powers and procedures

community policing

investigation processes

diversity

social sciences

communications

Students will be required to meet course objectives through theoretical application, experiential learning, fitness testing and volunteerism. For more delivery specific information go the Additional Information section.

Careers

Graduates of this programme may find employment in municipal, regional and provincial police services in Ontario and the rest of Canada, Military Police Service, social service agencies or bylaw services.

Graduates are encouraged to verify entry requirements with their choice of law enforcement agencies, as the requirements vary between agencies. Multiple career opportunities are also available outside of Police services, such as through CBSA, corrections, By-law and more.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychopathology

Design Thinking

Contemporary Canadian Issues

Environmental Citizenship

Waste-Free Ontario

Psychology of Learning

Personal Finance

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

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Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

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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

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PTE Academic

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Other requirements

General requirements

The following requirements are recommended to ensure success in the programme:

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent; OR

Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the programme). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing, for which a fee will be charged.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

15472 CAD / year

≈ 15472 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

2722 CAD / year

≈ 2722 CAD / year

Additional Details

Programme tuition fee: $1,361.29

International Student Premium (PRG): $6,375.07

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Police Foundations.

Available Scholarships

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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