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2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
(Brampton)
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The Internet, terrorism threats and changing laws require a modern approach to policing. Sheridan’s Police Foundations program gets you ready for it. You’ll learn:
Police services have strict hiring standards. At Sheridan, you’ll take physical fitness and other seminar courses to prepare you for these requirements. You’ll also learn current legislation, and how police promote and maintain safety. If you want to become a police officer or want a security-related career, this program prepares you for the next steps.
To become a security guard in Ontario, you must be licensed. To get a security license, you must pass a course from a Ministry-approved institution and write an exam. Sheridan is an approved institution. This means you can write the exam after you complete this program without taking any extra courses.
We’ve built strong relationships with police and community organizations, which approach us with volunteer opportunities for our students. This gives you the chance to build your resume and get work experience. You could mentor at-risk youth, provide event security, or join our peer mentoring program. Some students have also participated in internships at the Peel Regional Police and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
Our professors have a wealth of policing experience, including:
Note: Police services have minimum hiring requirements. If you want a career in policing, please check the hiring standards on the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services website before you enter this program.
In Police Foundations at Sheridan, you'll work in labs and classrooms designed to imitate work environments in the real world. Curious to see what they look like? Take a virtual tour of the Police Foundations Lab and the Fitness and Defensive Tactics Room you'll use as a student in this program.
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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Once you’ve applied for admission to this program, we’ll automatically consider you for this award.
Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
---|---|---|
COMM 19999 | Essential Communication Skills | 3 |
JUST 15892 | Police Career Preparation | 3 |
PSRV 16017 | Federal Powers of Arrest & Detention | 3 |
PSRV 16298 | Public Administration | 3 |
PSYC 15065G | Psychology Core Concepts | 3 |
GNED | General Education Elective | 3 |
Total: | 18 |
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
---|---|---|
CSRV 17545 | Community and Social Services | 3 |
PSRV 29014 | Criminal Procedures and Evidence | 3 |
JUST 20655 | Canadian Criminal Code | 3 |
PSRV 28081 | Private Policing | 3 |
JUST 10261 | Introduction to Fitness and Police Preparation | 3 |
GNED | General Education Elective | 3 |
Total: | 18 |
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
---|---|---|
SOCS 11009 | Criminology : A Canadian Approach | 3 |
JUST 26172 | Provincial Offences | 3 |
JUST 22128 | Youth in Conflict with the Law | 3 |
PSRV 26111 | Community Policing and Leadership | 3 |
PSRV 16529 | Fitness and Police Preparation | 3 |
PSRV 10146 | Forensic and Crime Scene Investigation | 3 |
Total: | 18 |
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
---|---|---|
PSRV 16367 | Conflict Resolution: Response and Intervention | 3 |
JUST 20025 | Diversity, Values and Ethics in Public Safety | 3 |
JUST 19999 | Administrative and Civil Law | 3 |
PSRV 11111 | Interviewing and Investigation | 3 |
JUST 14857 | Public Safety Integrative Program Seminar | 3 |
GNED | General Education Elective | 3 |
Total: | 18 |
Courses subject to change.
Courses subject to change.
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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
or
Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of their previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses).
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related programs.
Sheridan's Police Foundations program has strong relationships with several police services and other law enforcement agencies. These relationships include Internships, special projects, and several volunteer opportunities.
Although not an admission requirement, Grade 12 mathematics or equivalent is recommended. Applicants should be aware of the physical demands of the program as physical fitness and defensive tactics training are integral to the curriculum.
Note: In some cases, a criminal record may make it more difficult for students to find program-related employment after graduation.
*Course duration for September starts is two academic years. Course duration for January starts is 16 months continuous.
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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Sheridan prepares you for career success. When you graduate from the Police Foundations program, you'll be ready to begin a rewarding career in public safety.
Here are some places you might work:
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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Sheridan's Police Foundations (MTCU 53008) graduates from 2018 or later who have a final GPA of 3.0 or greater, are eligible to apply to Year 2 of the Honours Bachelor of Community Safety degree. Sheridan's Police Foundations graduates who completed their studies prior to 2018 and any external Police Foundations (MTCU 53008) graduates will be required to take one additional course in the first semester of the program.
Students on this pathway may complete the degree in three years.
Degree Completion allows you to apply your diploma credits toward a Sheridan degree. You'll get significant credit for the courses you completed in your diploma, which means you can complete your degree and advance your career sooner.
To apply for Degree Completion, visit ontariocolleges.ca and submit an application using the program code PBCMS.
Have a question about Degree Completion? Please get in touch – we're happy to help!
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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2020–2021 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website.
Fees for this program are paid to the University of Toronto Mississauga.
Fees for this program are paid to Brock University.
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2020-2021 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website. For English Language Studies, depending on your level placement, your program completion time may differ.
The fees shown here are for Fall 2020, and are subject to change. The English Language Studies program is offered to international students in 7-week sessions. The fees displayed are for each 7-week session and include tuition and health insurance. Depending on your level placement, your program completion time may differ.
Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $1,500 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $2,500 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Full-time 2 years Program code: PPOLF
Start date | Campus | Status |
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Sep 2021 | Davis Campus (Brampton) | Available |
Jan 2022 | Davis Campus (Brampton) | Available |
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