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Police Foundations - Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology's 2-year Police Foundations diploma is a career-oriented program designed for individuals who aspire to a career in policing or related areas, like private investigation or private security. Students will 'discover the principles and practices needed for a career in policing, learn Criminal and Civil Law, understand the Criminal Code, explore police powers, acquire principles in investigation and evidence,' and 'understand traffic management.' Candidates will be trained in the academic, practical, and physical abilities to be able to challenge the various entrance assessments, examinations, and/or programs that police departments may require as part of their hiring process. Moreover, the Program will equip learners with the knowledge and skills required for effective police work, including the ability to address, effectively, the myriad of problems faced by the communities in which they will work. To graduate from the Program, learners must 'successfully complete the Physical Evaluation for Police (P.R.E.P.) test, written communication test, and other required standards for police services.' The latter constitutes the same recruitment assessment process utilized by Ontario police departments as established by Police Services. 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. 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 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. For instance, graduates can take advantage of the College's transfer agreement with Athabasca University and apply for admission to the latter's Bachelor of Professional Arts in Criminal Justice with advanced standing of '60 credits towards' the '120 credit (4 year) degree,' To be eligible for admission to the Diploma program, applicants must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), 'or equivalent (GED, College and Career Preparation) including: Grade 12 English, general (70% guideline) or advanced C or U.' Although not required for admission 'Senior Mathematics is advised.' Applicants who do not possess the aforementioned credentials may apply via 'mature student status" and will be considered on an individual basis. All students will be 'required to successfully complete an aptitude test designed for policing and a written assessment to be admitted to second year.' To be eligible for admission directly to the second year of the Program, applicants must possess a 'university degree or college diploma or equivalent with at least one course in Communications, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science and/or Public Administration Criminology and Contemporary Social Problems.' Applicants for direct admission to Year 2 'with college or university credentials but without these credits may be required to complete additional course.'
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