Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Advanced Police Studies

Fanshawe’s Advanced Police Studies program is designed to give you a recruitment advantage to succeed in the ultra-competitive and modern policing world. You’ll learn skills that put you in the upper percentile of qualified policing candidates, including oral, written and investigative skills coupled with holistic approaches to resolving conflict.
You’ll experience the ins and outs of social services referral, court prosecution and alternative dispute resolution, and refine your ability to analyze and make appropriate decisions in complex situations.
Your new skills will be put to the test during a pair of five-week field placements that will give you valuable first-hand experience observing and documenting the role of a police officer under authentic conditions.
This intensive police studies program provides specialized knowledge and advanced skills to prepare graduates to become competent police recruit candidates. The curriculum focuses on the practical application of community policing models, provincial and federal statutes and crime scene investigative techniques.
Students will develop skills in oral and written communication, conflict resolution, conducting criminal investigations, court preparation and police vehicle operation. Physical fitness and officer safety will be emphasized. As the purpose of this program is to prepare students for careers as a police officer or special constable, the in-class instruction, simulated learning and field practicum components of the program will reflect the standards of the Police Service. Applicants will be required to undergo a screening process similar to that used by police services.

ONE OF: - Police Foundations Ontario College Diploma - A Degree in a related discipline (as determined by the College) upon completion of bridging program offered at Fanshawe College - An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by the College - Acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College* AND Proof of having achieved stage 6 on the Leger 20-meter Shuttle Run Test AND - Pass a pre-screening that determines eligibility for field placement** Note: *Applicants may be required to submit a resume and cover letter that includes details of work experience. **Applicants are advised that an individuals driving history, illicit drug use, criminal convictions, criminal associations and other personal behaviours may result in an applicant being ineligible for placement and therefore will not be eligible to graduate from the Advanced Police Studies program. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 88 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years.