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Basic Firefighting - Holland College Combining theoretical and practical education, Grant MacEwan College's Police Studies program is designed primarily for individuals interested in careers, career advancement, and/or further educational opportunities in policing and related areas of the Criminal Justice system. Students will be provided with 'a well-rounded, liberal arts education aimed at developing individuals who are leaders, self-starters, effective decision-makers, and able to easily adapt to new environments.' Through 'courses in sociology, law, psychology, and specialized skill development in forensics, investigations, and emergency planning, by the time students graduate, they will have the ability to: conduct research, deliver presentations, work in teams, recognize gender and cultural issues, adhere to a professional code of ethics, and apply critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills ' The first year of the Program will equip students with a basic foundations of knowledge and skills required for success in academic studies and the policing profession. The second year of the Program will focus on advancing and "fine-tuning" those abilities introduced in the previous year. During the second year, students will have the opportunity to apply, practice, and enhance what they have learned in the classroom via 'two intensive field placements.' under the supervision and direction 'of veteran police officers.' The College maintains 'strong partnerships with a variety of policing agencies ' and work experience placements often take place with the latter including Aboriginal Police Services, CN Police, Edmonton Police Service, and Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The Police Studies program may 'be completed over two years of full-time studies,' via 'part-time evening studies,' or in 16 months through a 'condensed stream' designed for 'dedicated learners.' Students should be aware that while the Program provides them with the theoretical, practical, and physical fitness foundation upon which to apply for positions in law enforcement, and related areas, in Alberta and across Canada, employers in the field may require further training or requirements beyond that provided by the Program, as determined by individual employers. Most police departments, for example, require candidates to write assessment examinations, meet certain physical and psychological prerequisites, have valid CPR, First Aid, and driver's license, and undergo specific recruit training. Furthermore, 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. Graduates of the Program may pursue careers, career advancement, and/or educational opportunities in policing, corrections, security, and other related areas of the criminal justice system. Career-wise, graduates may be employed in various positions across Canada, including working for educational or governmental institutions, private organizations, or for employers in the non-profit or private sector. For example, graduates may work in the areas of administration, corrections, crime prevention, criminal investigation, criminal law, government, insurance, law and law enforcement, national security, offender case management, policing, private and public investigation, public and private security, the courts, victim services, and young offenders, to name but a few. More specifically, graduates may obtain employment with Canada Customs and Immigration, corporations, correctional centres, federal and provincial law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, military police, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, university or college campus security or policing services, and various municipal police forces, among many others. Graduates can expect to earn a starting salary in policing of $30, 000.00 to $42,000.00 annually. Graduates of the Program may also pursue further educational opportunities, such as at the bachelor's level, in policing, related criminal justice fields, or other disciplines at various universities, colleges, and institutes across Canada and internationally, often with advanced standing. Through the College's existing transfer agreements, graduates can apply to transfer into the Bachelor of Professional Arts in Criminal Justice at Athabasca University or Bachelor of Arts or Science in Criminal Justice at the University of Great Falls, Montana with up to 2 years of advanced credit or into the Bachelor of Arts at the University of Alberta with up to 1 year of advanced credit. The Athabasca option will be 'offered on-site at MacEwan's City Centre Campus.' Graduates may also transfer into Grant MacEwan College's Bachelor of Applied Human Services with up to 2 years of advanced credit. To be eligible for admission to the Police Studies program, applicants 'must present an Alberta high school diploma (or equivalent) or GED by the beginning of the intake term.' All prospective students must further complete a fitness test, on which they 'must meet the minimum standard (rating of 1) for each fitness test component and achieve a minimum score of 16/40,' and a written professional career profile. The latter 'is an essay that demonstrates an understanding of the role of police officers in Canadian society, including an examination of career opportunities, law enforcement and prevention strategies and the role of police in the criminal justice system. Applicants will demonstrate effective written communications skills.' Applicants that 'do not present ELA 30-1 with a minimum grade of 65 percent or ELA 30-2 with a minimum grade of 75 percent.' will be required to take a skill appraisal, which will test both reading and writing abilities. The Appraisal must usually 'be completed by the beginning of the intake term.' Applicants must also provide proof that they have English language abilities at a level sufficient for college-level studies; this proof may be presented in the form of 'high school or post-secondary transcripts or' through 'successful completion of standardized language evaluation,' such as the TOEFL. Applicants accepted on a conditional basis must 'present a current clear Security Clearance before the beginning of the intake term.'
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