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Description

Studies prepare the student for a career in the expanding Safety and Security Industry in either the Public or Private sector. Graduates will exceed qualifications required of security professionals in Ontario. Second year studies offer opportunity for a focused development of skills and abilities required in careers of Professional Protection and Security.

A further option offers studies specific to Public Protection and Corrections. These courses develop skills required to work effectively with offender populations in both institutional and community settings. An integrated field placement offers students exposure to their career of interest over two years of study. Graduates will posses skills and knowledge that enable them to make a seamless entry into their chosen field of employment in Law and Security Administration.

Career opportunities

A wide variety of careers in public safety and protective services are available to graduates. The student may consider opportunities in corporate, industrial and personal security, municipal law enforcement, federal and provincial correctional institutions, youth facilities, and justice agencies providing programs and services to offenders and/or victims of crime.

Program Learning Outcomes:

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

apply generic skills for personal/professional growth;

participate in society and an informed citizen and pursue a rich personal and professional life;

function effectively as a team member in any setting and be able to understand leadership responsibilities;

demonstrate effective communications and interpersonal skills;

demonstrate an appropriate level of wellness in all aspects of life;

apply knowledge of individual and group behaviour, current social issues, and crime and deviance;

demonstrate an understanding of the Canadian political, justice and legal system including the wide variety of criminal and civil justice agencies and services;

provide remedies to establish safe and secure procedures in commercial, industrial and private settings;

anticipate, respond to and integrate the evolving needs and priorities of the community;

Provide ethical, accountable and effective professional practices to individuals and groups in the community from a variety of diverse backgrounds.

Program Progression

Sem 1 - Fall 2010

Sem 2 - Winter 2011

Sem 3 - Fall 2011

Sem 4 - Winter 2012

Articulation Agreements

A number of articulation agreements have been negotiated with universities and other institutions across Canada, North America and internationally. These agreements are assessed, revised and updated on a regular basis. Please contact the program co-ordinator for specific details if you are interested in pursuing such an option. Additional information can also be found on our website at www .georgianc.on.ca/academics/articulations/.

External Recognition

The components of the Law and Security Administration Program have been endorsed by the Advisory Committee of the Justice & Public Safety Institute. The Advisory Committee has representation from:

Ontario Provincial Police

Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police

Police Association of Ontario

Cadillac Fairview Security Management

Royal Victoria Hospital - Ontario Hospital Association

Corporation of the City of Barrie-Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Association

(Ontario)

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Central North Correctional Centre

Casino Rama

Correctional Service of Canada

Simcoe County Board of Education

The Canadian Society for Industrial Security

The Canadian Armed Forces, Military Police

Admission Requirements

Applicants following the OSS curriculum must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD - 30 credits) or equivalent. OSS applicants also require Grade 12 English (C) or (U) (ENG4C, ENG4U). Recommended subjects include: Mathematics: Any Grade 12 College Mathematics (MAP 4C or MCT 4C, or any Grade 12 University Mathematics).

Keyboarding ability, basic computer literacy and word processing skills are also recommended.

Students are required to sign a waiver indicating they are physically and medically able to participate in strenuous physical activity.

Applicants who are 19 years of age or over by the first day of classes, and who lack the academic entrance qualifications, may be considered for entrance to an appropriate post-secondary diploma or certificate program as mature applicants. Each applicant will be considered on an individual basis and acceptance will be determined by counselling, Communication Placement Assessment (CPA), previous post-secondary education and evaluation of experience. Some programs also have specific prerequisite requirements that must be met prior to admission. Mature applicants must meet all program specific prerequisites. Those applying as mature students and having no documentation of Grade 12 education must supply, if required, proof of age, such as a copy of an official birth certificate or driver's licence. Refer to Sections 2.5 and 2.6 of the Academic Calendar for further details.

Selection Process

Applicants are encouraged to attend a group information session. Students will be assessed on the results of their academic background.

Graduation Requirements

16 Mandatory Courses

6 Optional Courses

2 Communications Courses

4 General Education Courses

1 Field Placement

Graduation Eligibility

To graduate from this program, the passing weighted average for promotion through each semester, from year to' year and to graduate is 60%. Additionally, a student must attain a minimum of 50% or a letter grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) in each course in each semester.

General Education Courses

To be chosen from the College list of general education courses. Please speak with your Co-ordinator regarding General Education selections, if you are planning on transferring into the Police Foundations program.

Mandatory

GOVT1000 Canadian Political Structure

LAWS1000 Professional Response Options and Solutions 1

LAWS1002 Criminal and Civil Law

LAWS1003 Conflict Resolution

LAWS1004 Introduction to Corrections

LAWS1005 Introduction to Security and Protection

LAWS1008 Professional Response Options and Solutions 2

LAWS2014 Government in the Community

LAWS2015 Crisis Response and Intervention

LAWS2016 Information and Report Management for Justice Professionals

LAWS2017 Professional Response Options 3

LAWS2018 Professional Response Options 4

PFPR1001 Canadian Criminal Justice System

PFPR1003 Issues in Diversity and First Nations People

PFPR2001 Principles of Ethical Reasoning in the Criminal Justice System

PFPR2004 Youth in Conflict With the Law

Options

LAWS2019 Correctional Case Management

LAWS2020 The Professional Correctional Worker 1 - Working Effectively in a Correctional Environment

LAWS2021 Emergency Measures and Incident Management

LAWS2022 Professional Protection Studies 1

LAWS2023 Managing Substance Abuse Behaviour

LAWS2024 The Professional Correctional Worker 2 - Safe and Effective Correctional Practices

LAWS2025 Selected Populations in Corrections

LAWS2026 Investigation, Interviewing and Evidence

LAWS2027 Municipal Law Enforcement

LAWS2028 Professional Protection Studies 2

LAWS2029 Specialized Security

The descriptions that follow provide brief outlines of the courses. Please note that some courses have prerequisite and/or corequisite requirements not shown here, that need to be met in order to enroll in the course. You will be advised of any requisite requirements during the registration process, or you can contact the academic area for further details.

Communications

COMM1000 College Communications

COMM1001 Communications at Work

COMM1004 World Links: Wired Communications

COMM1006 Professional Writing

COMM1007 Oral Presentations

COMM1012 Visual Analysis in Communication

Field Placement

LAWS2030 Field Placement

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

COMM1000 College Communications 42.0 Hours

Effective communication skills are essential for success in college and career. This entry-level course promotes development of college level skills including the use of current communications technology. Students focus on researching, writing, and editing, with an emphasis on essays. They analyze and evaluate information, incorporate writing conventions, edit and proofread material, and present it orally.

COMM1001 Communications At Work 42.0 Hours

Students develop their communication skills for the workplace. Using available technology, they research, write and edit work- related correspondence and short reports, individually and collaboratively, With audio-visual support, they prepare and deliver professional presentations" that have vocational emphasis. In addition, students complete other communication tasks specific to their vocational areas.

COMM1004 World Links: Wired Communications 42.0 Hours

Computers are revolutionizing our ability to communicate for the purposes of learning and conducting business. This project-based course develops skills to communicate effectively using electronic media. Hands-on experience is combined with an examination of the characteristics of computer-mediated communication, its role in society , and its use in the workplace. Prior experience with basic Internet functions and Web page construction is strongly recommended. This course is eligible for Prior Learning Assessment.

COMM1006 Professional Writing 42.0 Hours

Professional writing skills are required in all service, technical, and business environments. In this advanced course, students develop researching, planning, designing, and writing skills used to prepare workplace materials. Individually and collaboratively, they learn and practice the processes involved in producing such information as policies and procedures, written instructions, training materials, and online help. Experience with word processing is expected. This course is eligible for Prior Learning Assessment.

COMM1007 Oral Presentations 42.0 Hours

This advanced communications course is designed to further students' proficiency in verbal communication in both individual and group presentations. Students develop their delivery and presentation skills while working on a range of oral communication activities that start with short informal introductions and comments and work up to more researched, persuasive, multimedia presentations. This course is eligible for Prior Learning Assessment.

COMM1012 Visual Analysis in Communication 42.0 Hours

In the modern visual world, the way messages are viewed and disseminated has changed dramatically with technological advances. In this course, students develop their theoretical and practical communication skills at an advanced level by investigating the power of visual imagery. Students focus on interpreting, analyzing, and critiquing a broad range of visuals in terms of intention and effectiveness. In addition, students complete research projects including presentations.

GOVT1000 Canadian Political Structure 42.0 Hours

This course provides an introduction to the democratic system of governing ourselves in Canada. It includes a description of the organization of the three levels of government: federal, provincial and municipal. The interaction of each government level, the democratic election and legislative process are discussed. The course includes the services of each level of government, the daily problems and issues facing Canadians, and the impact on various fields of law enforcement. This course is eligible for Prior Learning Assessment.

LAWS1000 Professional Response Options and Solutions 1 42.0 Hours

Professional Response Options and Solutions studies prepare the student as first responders to protection and safety demands. Physical Fitness, First Aid and CPR complement a spectrum of problem resolution resources ranging from non-contact negotiation techniques to the skilled use of physical control. P.R.O. 1 is designed to develop the students strength and stamina in the team building environment of physical fitness. First responder training is initiated with the study of First Aid.

LAWS1002 Criminal and Civil Law 42.0 Hours

This course enables the student to identify and extrapolate applicable elements of criminal and civil law to situations commonly encountered by contemporary security professionals. Particular attention is paid to current privacy and access to information legislation, and their relation to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This will enable the student to recognize responsibilities and limitations for both the public and the private security officer. The student will also learn to apply the laws and procedures to public and private security incidents.

LAWS1003 Conflict Resolution 42.0 Hours

This course is designed to develop the ability of the participant to intervene in conflict and crisis situations with competence and confidence. The conflict situation will be examined from its inception through intervention by police. Various problem solving skills and non violent intervention techniques will be discussed along with intervention strategies directed toward specific incidents. The student will be taught to recognize behaviour patterns that may lead to violent encounters and the appropriate legal responses to these encounters. These responses will emphasize officer safety through awareness and preparation.

LAWS1004 Introduction to Corrections 42.0 Hours

This course examines the purpose of punishment and systems of corrections in society. The history, structure and operation of Canada's federal and provincial correctional systems will be investigated. Diverse correctional practices from incarceration to conditional release and community-based sanctions will be examined. Critical issues challenging correctional systems will be investigated from legal and moral perspectives. The course also introduces students to the role of the correctional worker and discusses staff recruitment and training requirements

LAWS1005 Introduction to Security and Protection 42.0 Hours

The student examines various aspects of public and private security organizations, including legislative powers, duties and responsibilities. The student will explore the current technology used for access control, CCTV, communications and alarm systems utilized in the protection of personnel, material, and property in public and private environments. Topics include physical security, licensing, legislation, training, patrolling, safety, reporting and public relations.

LAWS1008 Professional Response Options and Solutions 2 42.0 Hours

This course advances the student's physical fitness and promotes healthy lifestyles through proper nutrition and active living. CPR and defibrillator training prepare the student for careers involving the safety and security of both people and property.

LAWS2014 Government in the Community 42.0 Hours

This course is designed to acquaint students with the theoretical and practical aspects of public administration, particularly as it applies to social agencies and their interaction with public law enforcement and one another. Students will also explore the relationship between public policy and social change throughout Canada's history, and how each sphere has influenced, and been influenced by, its counterpart.

LAWS2015 Crisis Response and Intervention 42.0 Hours

This course will focus on non-violent crisis response and intervention. The student will develop the skills necessary, both orally and written to attend and take control of a crisis situation as first responders and to deal with individuals involved in conflict in a non-violent manner. The student learner will also employ the basic principles of preserving, collecting and maintaining crucial physical evidence along with the taking of the necessary notes for referral if necessary in court.

LAWS2016 Information and Report Management for Justice Professionals 42.0 Hours

This unique course teaches the student chronological, fact based reporting using the latest database technology. Utilizing current information management techniques, the student will create, format, edit and search documentation created in both private and public law enforcement settings. The student will explore the differing information needs of organizations and learn current legislation governing the collection, storage and dissemination of information. Topics include legal articulation, intelligence gathering, database management, and queries.

LAWS2017 Professional Response Options 3 42.0 Hours

This course maintains physical development while the student learns mental wellness skills in the study of health practices, potential heath hazards, stress, diet and critical incident awareness. The concepts of threat assessment and appropriate responses are developed in the study of the Use of Force Options wheel.

LAWS2018 Professional Response Options 4 42.0 Hours

The concepts of threat assessment and appropriate responses are developed in the study of the Use of Force Options wheel. This course incorporates physical training into contact control techniques, restraint management utilizing handcuffs as well as hard and soft responses to threats ranging from open hand applications to the defensive use of batons. The study of legislations governing these levels of force as well as civilian authorities and responsibilities of arrest round out a comprehensive package of options and skills demanded of a security professional.

LAWS2019 Correctional Case Management 42.0 Hours

This course examines the elements of effective treatment and programming in a correctional environment. Critical aspects of the case management process will be investigated including offender risk assessments and the development of correctional plans. A variety of correctional programs will be examined including anger management, life skills, basic and vocational education and employment training. Emphasis will be placed on interpersonal qualities and skills that promote effective intervention with offenders in both institutional and community settings.

LAWS2020 The Professional Correctional Worker 1 - Working Effectively in a Correctional Environment 42.0 Hours

This course prepares the student for the inherent challenges of correctional work through its emphasis on professional conduct and positive interaction with clients, coworkers and community members. The student will develop an in depth understanding of the purposes, core values and guiding principles of correctional organizations, professional ethics and codes of conduct, the roles and responsibilities of front-line personnel in a variety of correctional settings and the importance of preserving individual rights and human dignity.

LAWS2021 Emergency Measures and Incident Management 42.0 Hours

This course provides advanced training in the development and application of strategies designed to manage disaster mitigation and recovery using the Incident Management System. The student will review system access by a variety of emergency services and other agencies to address disasters and crisis situations. Course topics covered will also include the roles of emergency response team members and the establishment and maintenance of an Emergency Operations Centre. It will also address the Emergency Management legislation and programs as they apply to local government and discuss emergency preparedness at the provincial and federal levels.

LAWS2022 Professional Protection Studies 1 42.0 Hours

This in-depth course addresses the role of security in varying environments, specifically the areas of private organizations, healthcare facilities and casinos. The student will explore the unique challenges of each through the development of protection programs appropriate for each situation. Topics include legislation, techniques and technology, as well as incident and investigation management applications.

LAWS2023 Managing Substance Abuse Behaviour 42.0 Hours

This advanced course examines drug and alcohol use/misuse and the challenges in addressing addictive behaviours in a correctional environment. The effects of substances on client behaviour and best practices for safely managing intoxicated offenders are discussed. The student will also learn to identify drugs and drug paraphernalia, common methods of concealing contraband and search procedures used by frontline correctional personnel. Treatment alternatives offered in correctional facilities and the community will be examined and evaluated.

LAWS2024 The Professional Correctional Worker 2 - Safe and Effective Correctional Practices 42 Hours

This course promotes safe and effective intervention with correctional clients through its focus on approved security procedures and best practices in managing client behaviour. Static security provisions as well as the principles of dynamic security will be examined. Various non violent behaviour management techniques will be introduced and rehearsed. The course also discusses the potential hazards of correctional work and the importance of personal health and safety precautions in a correctional environment.

LAWS2025 Selected Populations in Corrections 42.0 Hours

Correctional research indicates that effective intervention is based on the thorough assessment of offender risk and the identification of individual treatment requirements and other issues that influence learning. This course examines the unique characteristics and specific issues relating to selected populations of offenders including youth, Aboriginals, women and sex offenders. The student will gain an appreciation of the security and programming challenges presented by such diverse offender populations and the importance of research based correctional policy.

LAWS2026 Investigation, Interviewing and Evidence 42.0 Hours

This course will focus on interviewing and investigation skills. The student will develop the interviewing skills necessary to retrieve information from victims, witnesses and possible suspects. The student will also learn the basic steps of investigation including the practical development of note-taking, observation skills, the necessity of being able to collect, preserve and present physical evidence in court and the giving of oral testimony.

LAWS2027 Municipal Law Enforcement 42.0 Hours

This course provides an introduction to municipal law enforcement and the duties related to the municipal by-law enforcement officer. Topics that will be covered is the Municipal Act, profession legislation and an overview that will impact the duties of a municipal enforcement offer including Emergency management operations, local governance and other pertinent legislation at the provincial and federal levels.

LAWS2028 Professional Protection Studies 2 42.0 Hours

This advanced course covers in detail the duties and responsibilities of persons employed in the Healthcare and Casino environments. It will focus on legislation specific to hospitals and the entertainment industry, technology, client interaction and the role of security in these environments.

LAWS2029 Specialized Security 42.0 Hours

This course provides advanced training the duties and responsibilities of persons employed in private security. Particular emphasis is placed on new demands of the profession, including legislation governing private security, and current methods and technology employed to meet protection needs in this changing environment. Topics will also include protection of personnel, property and information, high value escorts, high risk and close protection services.

LAWS2030 Field Placement 160.0 Hours

The placement serves to develop the students' skills in note taking, team work, public and customer relations, and patrol techniques in a progressive manner related to security or corrections. This is the students' concentrated exposure to a professional environment that represents their field of interest and may be a job shadow scenario where the students observe various functions.

PFPR1001 Canadian Criminal Justice System 42.0 Hours

This is an introductory course designed to provide the student with an overview of the Canadian Criminal Justice System with a particular emphasis on the history, function, and organization of various Canadian law enforcement services. The student will also examine the institutional foundation of the justice system, including public/private police, corrections and the court system. Further, the student will develop the critical skills to examine the current state of the Canadian justice system and identify the contemporary issues confronting the system. This course is eligible for Prior Learning Assessment.

PFPR1003 Issues in Diversity and First Nations People 42.0 Hours

In this course students will critically identify and examine issues in diversity .Specifically, students will focus on topics pertaining to inequality in various social settings, including but not limited to: race, gender, ethnicity, class and sexual orientation. Incorporating social/legal explanations of diversity, students will develop a clear understanding of the impacted groups and possible strategies of community empowerment. Also, students will increase their knowledge and awareness of important issues in the Aboriginal cultures of Canada. The legal status of Aboriginal people will be explored along with the Aboriginal rights and self determination. Other critical issues relating to land claims, justice and social services will be studied.

PFPR2001 Principles of Ethical Reasoning in the Criminal Justice System 42.0 Hours

This course will assist students in developing a critical understanding of the ethical choices that they make as both citizens and justice professionals. This course will empower students with the critical skills to identify the social, legal, cultural and moral foundations for their personal and professional ethical decision-making models. Ethical dilemmas from a number of contexts will be examined including policing, corrections, immigration, customs and medicine. Further, this course will cause students to interrogate their individual ethical standards in relationship to a variety of formal codes of ethical conduct. This course is eligible for Prior Learning Assessment.

PFPR2004 Youth in Conflict With the Law 42.0 Hours

This course will enable the student to examine and analyze relevant legislation that impacts youth in conflict with the law. The Youth Criminal Justice Act and other relevant legislation will be examined. The student will explain and analyze the process of assessing, sentencing and detention of young offenders. The student will also examine various disposition alternatives. The student will critically assess the various implications of youth living in a violent society, youth violence and the resulting impact on victims. The historical and philosophical issues of youthful deviance will also be examined.

How To Apply

Last Update: July 28, 2011.