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 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
- Certifications in suicide alertness
Program of study for 2026-27 Academic Year
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1002 | College Communications | 3 |
| FIT 1110 | Justice Fitness I | 3 |
| LAW 1101 | Foundations of the Law | 3 |
| PFP 1100 | Private Policing Fundamentals | 4 |
| PFP 1101 | Careers in Community Safety | 3 |
| PSY 1010 | Principles of Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 1153 | Social Consciousness | 3 |
| Credits | 22 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENG 1202 | Communication for Public Safety | 3 |
| FIT 1210 | Justice Fitness II | 3 |
| PFP 1200 | Transforming Youth Justice | 3 |
| PFP 1201 | Private Investigation | 3 |
| PFP 4010 | Provincial Offences | 3 |
| PSY 1212 | Path to a Resilient Mindset | 3 |
| One General Education course 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| FIT 1310 | Justice Fitness III | 3 |
| IND 1020 | Indigenous Perspectives in Law | 3 |
| PFP 1300 | Risk, Reintegration and Safety | 3 |
| PFP 1301 | Community Engagement | 3 |
| PSY 1106 | Tactical Communication | 3 |
| SOC 1302 | Criminological Thinking | 3 |
| One General Education course 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| FIT 1410 | Justice Fitness IV | 3 |
| LAW 1400 | Criminal Code | 3 |
| PFP 1400 | Tactical Safety and Defense | 3 |
| PFP 1401 | Traffic Management | 3 |
| PFP 1402 | Crime Scene Investigation | 3 |
| PFP 1403 | Community Leaders Capstone | 6 |
| PFP 1404 | Empathy Based Intervention | 3 |
| Credits | 24 | |
| Total Credits | 88 | |
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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
- Any law class
Additional Information
- A criminal record check may be required for volunteer initiatives
Program delivery
2026-2027
Fall term start
SEMESTER 1: Fall 2026
SEMESTER 2: Winter 2027
SEMESTER 3: Fall 2027
SEMESTER 4: Winter 2028
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:
- Police Services
- Emergency communications
- 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.
