At Canadore College, you will have the opportunity to explore an exciting profession in the law enforcement field from both inside and outside the classroom. In the Police Foundations program you will routinely be involved in extracurricular projects with local and regional police agencies, giving you the opportunity to develop your experience in community volunteerism. Canadore’s Police Foundations program also enjoys a close partnership with various municipal, regional, and provincial police services. Many of the students are assigned mentors who are serving police officers who are graduates of the program.

A combination of academic and skills training courses provides a solid basis of knowledge in most areas of human service and, particularly, in the working environment of law enforcement.

Program faculty have ample experience in the criminal justice field, primarily in policing, and are committed to the success of Police Foundations students. The limited class size allows for faculty to get to know you and ensure that you achieve your academic goals.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma at or above the general level or its equivalent. Grade 12 English or equivalent is required.

Mature Students:
Applicants aged 19 or over without the OSSD will be considered on the basis of their results on the College’s Mature Student Test.

Graduates of the new Ontario Secondary School Curriculum:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) preparation levels.

Required courses:
Grade 12 Compulsory English (ENG 4C or ENG 4U).

Recommended courses (not used in the admission selection process):
• Grade 11 (M) Understanding Canadian Law
  (CLU 3M)
• Grade 12 (M) Individuals and Families in a
  Diverse Society (HHS 4M)
• Grade 12 (C) Recreation and Fitness Leadership
  (PLF 4C)

Although no criminal record check is required for acceptance into Police Foundations, some course-related activities will require the student to consent to a police background check.

Canadore College and Nipissing University offer a Criminal Justice Degree Completion Agreement, which provides graduates of Canadore’s Police Foundations program with an avenue for continuing their education leading to a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Criminal Justice degree at Nipissing University. Police Foundations graduates with a 3.5 GPA can apply to the university and, if accepted, can complete this four-year program in 2.5 years.

OUR GRADUATES HAVE BEEN HIRED BY THE:

• Ontario Provincial Police
• Metro Toronto Police
• Durham Regional Police
• Ottawa Police
• Military Police
• And various other police agencies and security companies
• R.C.M.P.