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| | Police Foundations (Fast-Track) | | |
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| School | Durham College | | |
| Location | Oshawa, ON, Canada | | |
| School Type | College | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 13,600
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| Degree | Diploma | | |
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| Length | 1 Year(s) | | |
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| Prerequisites Notes | Applicants are required to have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Mature Student Status, and Grade 12 English (C or U) (minimum 65 per cent). To be considered for the fast-track (credit transfer) pathway a specific educational background is required as follows: Ontario College Diploma in Protection, Security and Investigation | | |
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| Description | Gain the strategic communication skills, practical law enforcement knowledge and technical skills modern policing demands through this fast-track program that lets Protection, Security and Investigation graduates earn a two-year Police Foundations diploma in only one additional year of study. Students will build these skills sets, along with training on crisis intervention strategies and police interview preparation, while also gaining vital community outreach experience through a unique opportunity to work with youth from at-risk schools. Training will also focus on mental health strategies in policing related to community members and officers; students will earn their Mental Health First Aid certificate in their course of study.
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*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.