Law Enforcement Program - University College of the NorthPolice Education in CanadaCrime and Fire Programs -- Community College Programs
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Law Enforcement Program - University College of the North The University College of the North's 32-week Law Enforcement Program 'is a specialized program designed to assist students in developing the academic, interpersonal, fitness and specialized skills required for entry-level training with the RCMP and other law enforcement programs/agencies.' Among the major subjects to be covered are Applied Suicide Intervention Training, Basic Alphabetic Keyboarding, Canadian Judicial System, Community Problem Solving, Computer Applications, Fitness, Interpersonal and Written Communication for Law Enforcement, Math Skills for Law Enforcement, Penology, Public Speaking, Surviving a Behavioral-Based Interview, Tradition and Change: An Aboriginal Perspective, Volunteering, Writing Police Tests, and Youth and the Law. Furthermore, the Program will enable students to acquire officially recognized certification and licensing in CPR: Basic Rescuer, Emergency First Aid, Firearms, Non Violent Crisis Intervention, and Pleasure Craft Operator. Students will also take tours of the RCMP Training Academy and Prince Albert Correctional Institute and of Winnipeg City Police Training Academy. The former, which includes an 'historical background of the RCMP, a tour of the Applied Police Sciences Building (Academic), driving and firing range and the physical activities center, will 'give the student first hand experience of cadet life at Depot. Students will also view first-hand what to expect if they are accepted as cadets into the RCMP. The 'tour of the Prince Albert Correctional Institute,' on the other hand, is meant to give students a first-hand look at life at a Federal Correctional Institute. The tour of the Winnipeg Training Academy will include a visit to its 'classrooms, firearms range and driving facility,' and students will also participate in ride-along with uniformed members of the Winnipeg City Police during regular work hours. Both tours are 'restricted to students enrolled in the Law Enforcement program on a full-time basis.' Graduates of the Program can pursue employment, career advancement, and/or educational opportunities in various areas of law enforcement. For example, graduates may assume positions in consulting firms, corrections, law enforcement, investigation, and security agencies for the provincial or federal government, private security and investigation, public safety organizations, and the RCMP. Students should be aware that some positions in law enforcement may require further requirements beyond the Certificate, such as further training and entrance examinations. Although graduates' 'opportunity for employment in law enforcement, or a related career, will be considerably increased' as a result of having completed the Program, employment is not a guarantee. Furthermore, because of the nature of the work, those with a criminal record may find it difficult to obtain employment in this and related fields. Graduates can also pursue further educational opportunities, at various institutes, colleges, and universities across Canada, in the law enforcement and related areas, often with advanced standing. To be eligible for admission to the Program, applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have completed 'Manitoba Senior 4 graduate, and English 40S, and Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S, Applied Mathematics 40S or Consumer Mathematics 40S,' or equivalents. Prospective students who do not possess any of the aforementioned credentials may be eligible to apply via "mature student status."
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