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Corporate and Commercial Security Program - Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology's 2-year Diploma Corporate and Commercial Security combines theoretical, interactive, and practical education to provide students the knowledge and skills that will allow them to pursue employment, career advancement, or further education in various aspects of security or related fields. The goal of the Program is to provide students with a broad range of security-related knowledge and skills particularly investigative techniques, legal knowledge, and security analysis, which, together, will give students a comprehensive combination of abilities to enable 'them to build an effective case for court, including' collecting evidence and witness testimony and preparing court or defence briefs. The first year of the Program will provide students with knowledge and skills in communications, computers, ethical decision-making, insight into human behaviour, and the justice system. The second year equips students with a greater specialization in various law and security issues including 'certification in Non-Violent Crisis Management' and in-depth understanding of contract and tort laws, 'effective investigative techniques,' and fraud-, labour-, and theft-related security. The second year will also include a 'presentation of a thesis on a private policing issue' and 'on-the-job experience in two work placements;' the latter will provide students 'with the opportunity of observing career orientated functions and perform a variety of assigned tasks within the program goals.' The unique aspect of the Program is that its first year curriculum is shared with the College's other criminal justice programs including Community and Justice Services, Correctional Worker, Customs and Immigration, Police Foundations, and Paralegal. After successful completion of the first year, the College allows students to enroll in any of these latter programs or continue on with the current program. Students who want transfer to another program 'are encouraged to discuss this with their faculty advisor and/or program coordinator.' Graduates of the Corporate and Commercial Security program will be prepared to pursue various employment, career advancements, and/or further studies in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Security, or related areas. Career-wise, graduates may apply for positions across Canada particularly as 'as security analysts, investigators and security consultants.' Students should be aware that many of employers for policing and/or security positions will 'require applicants to pass a qualifying examination that may include' physical fitness, psychological, and written examinations and a police background/criminal check. Graduates have traditionally had a high rate of success in finding employment including work for bonded carriers, hotel chains, government security functions, public enforcement and security agencies, private corporations, and transit authorities. Graduates may also apply for careers with police services, RCMP and Military Police. Graduates may also pursue further studies at various colleges and universities across Canada, and are eligible to receive advanced standing into programs at numerous institutions. For example, the College has credit transfer agreements with 7 universities to which graduates may transfer with advanced credit. These Agreements exist with Athabasca University, Carleton University, Griffith University, Nipissing University, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Ryerson University, and University of Windsor. Loyalist College also has informal agreements 'with other institutions and new transfer agreements are added annually,' and students may also make their own individual arrangements with other schools. Students should familiarize themselves with the admission, academic, and transfer requirements of the post-secondary institutions to which they may want to transfer. Eligibility for admission to the Program falls under three categories, high school graduates, mature students, and transfer students. High school graduates or those under 19 years of age as of the Program's startdate must possess an 'Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or the equivalent,' including English 12 and credits at the at the general, advanced, (C), (U), (M), or (O) level. Although not required, the College recommends that high school students planing to apply for the Program to take Grade 12 Mathematics. Applicants who are 19 years of age or older at the start of the Program may apply under mature student status. Mature applicants may be required to write pre-entry tests and/or undertake college preparatory studies and thus should consult with the Admissions Office to determine if they are to take any examinations or courses. Mature students may receive 'course credits or exemptions' if they possess relevant and extensive life experience. Applicants who have 'prior education equivalent to Year One (from university and/or college) normally will be admitted directly to Year Two. Applicants seeking advanced standing are encouraged to review their qualifications with the program coordinator.' All applicants must undergo a Police Records Check as those with a criminal record 'may not be eligible for the required field placement.' Further, all applicants must complete a personal health history form before registering. Individuals 'with special needs or limitations which may affect their potential employment are encouraged to discuss their program and career goals with the coordinator prior to enrollment.'
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