Correctional Services - Grant MacEwan CollegeCorrectional Worker and Services Education in CanadaCrime and Fire Programs -- Community College Programs
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Correctional Services - Grant MacEwan College Combining theoretical and practical education, Grant MacEwan College's Certificate in Aboriginal Police Studies is a 9-month program 'specifically designed to meet the growing demand for well-prepared Aboriginal policing recruits.' The Program will be of interest to individuals who believe strongly in justice, law, and law enforcement and who want a career that will allow them 'to keep the peace and protect people from crime.' Through general courses and specialized training in such areas as Aboriginal issues, criminal investigations, crisis intervention, policing theory, law, and social issues, the Program provides students with both the 'theory behind policing practice' and the 'specific skills' required to succeed in the field of police services. Moreover, policing courses will be 'delivered in a cultural context that specializes in issues facing Aboriginal communities' that will enable students to understand 'the dynamics between Aboriginal and Western cultures and 'explore their own sense of cultural identity.' Students will also engage in a 2-week practicum in a Law Enforcement agency during which they will work 'closely with a qualified supervisor' and 'learn how to deal with situations as a professional.' Employment-wise, graduates may pursue careers in various aspects of corrections, law enforcement, and security in Canada. For example, graduates may apply for positions with Aboriginal or Municipal police, correctional institutions, private security companies, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), among others. Students should be aware that the Program will provide them with the requirements to pursue employment in policing and related areas. However, some employers and/or careers may require employees to have credentials beyond those supplied by the Program. Most police departments, for example, require candidates to write assessment examinations, meet certain physical and mental pre-requisites, and have current, valid CPR, First Aid, and driver's license, and often undergo recruit training. Students should also be aware that having a criminal record could be an obstacle to finding employment in the Criminal Justice field as many employers are reluctant to hire those with a criminal history. Furthermore, graduates who aspire to advance their education in police and security will be awarded 15 credits towards the College's Police and Security diploma. In turn, successful completion of the latter can earn students advanced credit towards a degree at various universities. To be eligible for the Aboriginal Police Studies certificate, applicants must have an Alberta high school diploma, or equivalent, such as a General Educational Development (GED). All applicants must also undergo a fitness test and submit a written professional and career profile document. The latter must demonstrate that the candidate has 'good written communication skills' and is knowledgeable regarding the law enforcement field including 'the roles and responsibilities of' its practitioners, the 'current issues affecting' it, and the career opportunities it currently offers. The Program office will evaluate both the fitness test and Document. Further, applicants will need to complete a skills appraisal in reading and writing in English 'if they do not present ELA 30-1 with a minimum grade of 65 percent or ELA 30-2 with a minimum grade of 75 percent.' The skills appraisal must usually 'be completed by the beginning of the intake term.' Applicants must also provide proof that they possess 'an acceptable level of English language proficiency.' The proof can be in the form of high school or post-secondary transcripts or a standardized English language proficiency examination, like the TOEFL, or equivalent. Both the skills appraisal and English language proficiency will be evaluated by the College's Office of the Registrar. Applicants accepted to the Program must provide 'a current clear Security Clearance by the beginning of the intake term.'
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