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Police Foundations - Intensive - Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology's 3-term Police Foundations - Intensive is a career-oriented diploma designed 'for University graduates and graduates of two-year or three-year College programs' aspiring to achieve a career in police services, or related areas like private security. Students will be provided with 'a broad education in human relations skills and the interpretations of social interaction' and equipped with a thorough knowledge and understanding of 'police powers and procedures, community policing, investigation processes, race relations, professional ethics and communication.' Moreover, the Program will provide participants with 'career related employment testing preparation, interview skills development and resume writing techniques.' Applicants accepted into the Program will be required to complete the Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police (PREP) test, usually 'administered in the first week of classes' which will determine students respective levels 'of physical fitness.' Graduates will possess the academic, practical, and physical abilities to challenge the various entrance assessments, examinations, and/or programs that police departments may require as part of their hiring process. 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. Students should be aware, however, 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. Moreover, some careers may require further training or requirements beyond the diploma, as determined by individual employers. Most police departments, for example, require candidates to write assessment examinations, meet certain physical and psychological pre-requisites, have valid CPR, First Aid, and driver's license, and undergo recruit training. In Ontario, in accordance with the regulations established by Police Services, the recruitment process for police constables utilizes Criminal Record Check and Pardon Process, PREP, and Written Communication Tests (WCT). 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. Potential employers for graduates include Canada Customs and Immigration, correctional facilities, federal and provincial law enforcement agencies, juvenile detention centres, military police, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and various municipal police forces. Graduates of the Diploma program may also pursue further educational opportunities at numerous colleges, universities, and institutes across Canada and internationally. For example, the College has an Articulation Agreement with Carleton University by which graduates of the Police Foundations program can apply for admission to a Bachelor degree program in either Criminology, Law, Psychology, or Sociology at the University and be eligible to receive advanced standing of 5.0 credits. To qualify 'for admission pursuant to this Articulation Agreement, students must have completed the Diploma in Police Foundations at Algonquin College with an overall B average (Algonquin Grade Point Average of 3.0).' To be eligible for admission to the Police Foundations Intensive program, applicants must have a 'University degree or a two-year or three-year College diploma.' Prospective students 'with a degree/diploma from outside of Canada will be required to complete an English test for which a fee of $40.00 will be charged.' All applicants must also must 'read sign and return the Information Sheet, which will be sent to' applicants 'upon receipt of' their respective applications. Prospective students who 'have been convicted of a criminal offence' are strongly advised to consult with an Academic Advisor (Coordinator) before applying as having a criminal record may hinder chances for employment in policing and other criminal justice fields.
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