Law Enforcement Administration

Diploma of Social Sciences

Duration: 5.5 semesters plus 5 week work term

Program Description

The Law Enforcement Administration program prepares students for a career in justice and related systems. The program emphasizes the humanistic and preventative side of law enforcement and security administration. Students will study public and private policing, industrial and retail security, institutional security, security management, security systems, corrections, forensics, computer applications, and applied psychology. In addition, students will study the Canadian legal system, trial procedures, and criminal deviant behaviour.

Program Courses

Communications LEA
Introduction to Political Science
Physical Fitness and Wellness I
Introduction to Psychology
Effective Presentation Skills
Police Procedures
Abnormal Psychology
Forensic Science/Investigative Methods
Crisis Intervention
Aboriginal Studies
Statute Law
Law Enforcement Agencies
Canadian Courts
Sociology and the Family
Word Processing
Criminology
Law Enforcement Concepts
Private Investigations
Industrial and Retail Security
Observation/Reporting/Police
Database Management
Evidence
Introduction to Law
Airport Security
Physical Fitness and Wellness I
Physical Fitness and Wellness II
Physical Fitness and Wellness III
Standard First Aid
Physical Fitness and Wellness IV
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Community Based Policing
Spreadsheets
Leadership and Teamwork Skills
Human Relations and Ethical Issues
Officer Safety
Suicide Intervention
Work Term
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
Restricted Radio Operator
Canadian Firearms Safety (Unrestricted)
Canadian Firearms Safety (Restricted)
WHMIS

Employment Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the Law Enforcement Administration program, graduates may be eligible for employment (depending on specific hiring practices) with various agencies within the Canadian justice system and the private and/or public security sectors. Students will seek employment as security officers, investigators, airport security guards, retail security managers, security consultants, armored guards and other security related positions with public and private institutions.

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Entrance Requirements

High School Graduates or Equivalent

High School Graduates or equivalent are eligible for admission to the Law Enforcement Administration program. Students must complete an application form and provide a copy of High School, Adult Basic Education, or G.E.D. results. Under certain circumstances, students who do not meet the formal High School requirements may be accepted upon the recommendation of a High School Principal or Guidance Counsellor. Please contact an Admissions Officer for further details.

Mature Students

Mature students are eligible for admission to the Law Enforcement Administration program. These students must be 19 years of age or older, complete an application form, provide a copy of most recent marks, and write a Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) as arranged by Academy Canada.

Specific Entrance Requirements

Students must submit two written letters of reference (no personal references) and a Certificate of Conduct from their local Police Department.

Certificate of Conduct: Students must acquire a Certificate of Conduct for admission into this program. Students are solely accountable for any offences not uncovered by the investigation which may preclude the student from subsequent work terms or employment.

Please note: Academy Canada reserves the right to deny admission into this program based on an unpardoned criminal record that would bear relevance to the field-term requirements of the program.

GATB Test: Students must also complete a GATB test administered by Academy Canada. Only GATB tests written within 12 months prior to the start of the program will be accepted, and the applicant will not be required to rewrite the test. However, this does not grant automatic admission into the program. GATB scores will be evaluated in relation to other applicants and will be placed on file. A personal interview must be arranged. These interviews will be set up by the Admissions Office and will be conducted before the consideration of acceptance into the program. Please note: For persons who have already written the GATB test within the twelve month period, it would be in their best interest to rewrite this test as it is based on maturity and development and could result in a higher score.

Supporting

To view Law Enforcement Administration supporting documents, click here.

For further information, please contact an Admissions Officer at 1-800-561-8000 or visit the information request page.

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Program start dates are subject to sufficient enrollment.

Academy Canada reserves the right to modify any programs, courses, topics, objectives, etc.