Aboriginal Policing and Security
Program Suspended for 2011-2012
- One-year certificate
- Full-time studies
- Fall start
- Daytime classes
- Field trips, physical training, and work experience
- Downtown Edmonton campus, Wetaskiwin campus
Program Overview
The Aboriginal Policing and Security certificate program is a 10-month post-secondary program that can lead to further learning or employment in the fields of law enforcement and security.
Career Potential
Graduates have excellent career potential in a variety of security and law enforcement fields. This program is designed to help students meet the entrance requirements for Alberta policing agencies and for federal agencies such as the RCMP and Correctional Service of Canada.
Transferability
Some courses transfer to NorQuest's Aboriginal Community Support Worker program. Consult with the program chair, Human Service Careers for transfer options.
Course work completed at another post-secondary institution may be equivalent to course work at NorQuest College. To be considered for transfer credit, a formal assessment must be made. Request forms may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar.
Admission Requirements (2011-2012)
- 55% in English Language Arts 10-1 or 65% in English Language Arts 10-2 or equivalent
- Program interview*
*For your program interview, please contact the Faculty of Business and Community Studies.
Practicum Expectations
A current criminal record check must be submitted to Community Studies, Aboriginal Policing and Security program. Program representatives will assess the results of this check and determine whether they meet the criteria of the practicum sponsors. Note: Internet (online) criminal record checks are NOT accepted by the College. Please contact your local law enforcement agency directly to obtain an official criminal record check.
Admission Requirements (2012-2013)
- 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or equivalent
- Program interview*
*For your program interview, please contact the Faculty of Business and Community Studies.
Practicum Expectations
A current criminal record check must be submitted to Community Studies, Law Enforcement with an Aboriginal Perspective program. Program representatives will assess the results of this check and determine whether they meet the criteria of the practicum sponsors.
Note: Internet (online) criminal record checks are NOT accepted by the College. Please contact your local law enforcement agency directly to obtain an official criminal record check. The existence of a criminal record may prevent clinical placement, program completion, and professional licensure and therefore may affect employment prospects. Prospective students who have a criminal record should discuss the matter with the Program Chair prior to applying for admission.
English Language Proficiency
If English is your second language, you must provide proof of English language proficiency (ELP) prior to admission. ELP must have been completed within the two years prior to application to the program. Acceptable evidence of ELP may be one of the following:
- CLBA, with a score of 8 in Reading, 8 in Writing, and no lower than 7 in Speaking and Listening
- TOEFL Internet-based test score 84, with no section score below 21
- IELTS Academic 6.0, with no band scores below 6.0
- CAEL 60, with no subtest below 60
Note: Meeting the English language proficiency requirement does NOT exempt the applicant from meeting the English academic course work required for admission to this program.
Progression
To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses.
Credential
After successfully completing this program, graduates will be awarded a NorQuest Aboriginal Policing and Security certificate.
Honours Criteria
- Overall grade point average (GPA) is greater than or equal to 3.7.
- The student has not failed or repeated any courses.
Tuition and Fees
Please refer to our Tuition and Fees page for the 2011/12 tuition and fees schedule.
Program Outline (2011/12)
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
| Term 1 |
16 weeks |
|
| COMM 1020 |
Interpersonal Communications |
3.0 |
| COMM 1021 |
Writing in Organizations |
3.0 |
| HEED 1101 |
Health Education: Personal Fitness I |
3.0 |
| ICJP 1750 |
Interviewing |
3.0 |
| LAWC 1000 |
Criminal Law I |
3.0 |
| PLSC 1001 |
Introduction to the Canadian Judicial
System |
3.0 |
| PLSC 1006 |
Alternative Dispute
Resolution |
3.0 |
| SOCI 1002 |
Addictions and Suicide Prevention |
3.0 |
| |
Term 1 Total |
24.0 |
| Term 2 |
16 weeks |
|
| ABST 1000 |
Aboriginal History
and Culture |
3.0 |
| COMM 1022 |
Observation, Documentation, and Report
Writing |
3.0 |
| COMP 1000 |
Introduction to Computer Applications |
3.0 |
| HCJP 1610 |
Human Relations and Ethics in the Criminal Justice System |
3.0 |
| HEED 1000 |
Health Education:
Individual Health
and Wellness |
3.0 |
| HEED 1102 |
Health Education:
Personal Fitness II |
3.0 |
| ICJP 1257 |
Investigative Techniques |
3.0 |
| PLSC 1005 |
Security Management and Loss Prevention |
3.0 |
| |
Term 2 Total |
24.0 |
| Term 3 |
8 weeks |
|
| COMM 1023 |
Effective Presentations
and Speech |
3.0 |
| FAID 1005 |
Standard First Aid/CPR |
1.0 |
| PPRT 1100 |
Policing and Security Practicum |
3.0 |
| |
Term 3 Total |
7.0 |
| |
Program Total |
55.0 |
Last updated:
October 10, 2011
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