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Diploma of Police Foundations
- King City, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
A two-year diploma preparing students for policing and law-enforcement careers.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Police Foundations and strengthen foundational academic skills
- Apply critical thinking
- And communicate effectively in learning settings.
Career outcomes
- Law enforcement
- Civilian positions in police and 911
- Municipal bylaw enforcement
- Special constable
- Private security
- Correctional services
Curriculum
- Four semesters. Canadian criminal justice system
- Interviewing and investigation
- Police powers I and II
- Provincial offences
- Traffic management
- Policing in a diverse society
- Community policing
- Criminology
- Crime scene analysis
- Mental health and crisis intervention
- Fitness and lifestyle
- And an 84-hour community placement.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent secondary diploma with the programme's course prerequisites (for example Grade 12 English C or U)
- English proof
- Grade 10-12 transcripts.
Accepted academic background
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent secondary diploma; Grade 10-12 transcripts showing programme prerequisites
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (no skill below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT no skill below 4 of 6 (20 of 30)
- PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo 105-110
- Cambridge 169 (no skill below 162)
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Portfolio
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $17,152 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | King Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Public Safety |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | The source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $17,152 CAD per year. The application fee is $90 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.0 (no skill below 5.5), TOEFL iBT no skill below 4 of 6 (20 of 30), PTE Academic 58, Duolingo 105-110, Cambridge 169 (no skill below 162), IELTS Academic 6.