Enrich your police service application with post-secondary training
Be the first to experience brand new cutting edge courses and experiences that will lead you to a successful career in law enforcement!
With a combination of in-class assignments, guest speakers, scenario training, fitness components, and community involvement, our faculty of former and current law enforcement officers will ensure you are ready to pursue a career in any level of local, provincial, Indigenous, or federal law enforcement.
Students are able to write both their Security Guard license and their Private Investigation licenses within their first year and will participate in various community activities and events throughout their program enhancing their job readiness portfolio.
Program highlights
- Guest speakers from municipal, provincial, and national law enforcement agencies
- Physical fitness integrated throughout the program to prepare you for the police services fitness testing
- Multiple opportunities to work with the community through various courses and volunteerism (service learning)
- Capstone Course in the final semester working with the community enhancing your portfolio through this unique Work Integrated Learning experience
- Ability to write Security Guard License after first semester and Private Investigator License after second semester enhancing job opportunities and your portfolio
- Multiple opportunities to earn additional certifications (ie, Safe Talk, Situational Awareness, etc.)
- Option to earn a second diploma in another public safety program in just one year when you graduate
Program of study for 2025-26 Academic Year
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1002 | College Communications | 3 |
| FIT 1020 | Justice Fitness Fundamentals | 3 |
| LAW 1035 | Arrest Tactics and Techniques | 3 |
| GAS 1001 | Service Learning Experience | 3 |
| HUM 1070 | Serving Diverse Populations | 3 |
| PSY 1090 | Mental Hlth for Public Safety | 3 |
| One General Education course. 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| FIT 1120 | Justice Fitness Development | 3 |
| LAW 1201 | Career Options in Law Enforce | 3 |
| ENG 1008 | Communication for Public Safe | 3 |
| LAW 1202 | Foundations of the Law | 3 |
| LAW 1203 | Crime Scene Investigation | 3 |
| SOC 1212 | Criminological Thinking | 3 |
| LAW 1204 | Private Investigation | 3 |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| PSY 1004 | Trauma and Mental Health | 3 |
| PSY 1013 | Crisis Communication | 3 |
| FIT 1220 | Police Fitness | 3 |
| PFP 3020 | Criminal Code | 3 |
| PFP 3015 | Community Engagement | 3 |
| PFP 3025 | Forensic Technology & Techni | 3 |
| One General Education course. 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| PFP 4070 | Traffic Management I & II | 3 |
| FIT 1320 | Advanced Police Fitness | 3 |
| PFP 4010 | Provincial Offences | 3 |
| PFP 4015 | Youth and Specialized Courts | 3 |
| LAW 1401 | Empathy Based Intervention | 3 |
| PFP 4005 | Community Leaders Capstone | 6 |
| One General Education course. 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 24 | |
| Total Credits | 87 | |
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For more information regarding General Education courses, click here.
Admission requirements
For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:
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Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)
Additional admission requirements
Recommendations:
- Grade 11 physical education (O)
- Computer competency in relevant software
Additional Information
- A criminal record check may be required for volunteer initiatives
Program delivery
2025-2026
Fall term start
SEMESTER 1: Fall 2025
SEMESTER 2: Winter 2026
SEMESTER 3: Fall 2026
SEMESTER 4: Winter 2027
Specific program pathways
College or university degree opportunities
If you are a graduate of this program, you may continue your studies at a college or university and you may receive credit(s) for your prior college education. Refer to Cambrian's college and university agreement details for further information.
Employment opportunities
Cambrian College has been offering programs in law enforcement for 40 years. As an established post-secondary institution, Cambrian College is well recognized by employers. Our graduates may find employment with municipal, provincial, and federal police forces. Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in:
- Areas of corrections
- Youth work
- Private investigation
- Insurance investigation
- Military police
- Customs and excise
Please note: Cambrian College strives to ensure the accuracy of the information on this website. Please note that the academic curriculum is continually reviewed and revised to ensure that Cambrian's programs and courses remain relevant. The College reserves the right to cancel or make changes to any course or program, fee, procedure, or campus location at any time.
