Program Overview

Police Foundations Ontario College Diploma program

Program description

Students engage in academic and practical courses to develop the knowledge and skills demanded by Canadian police services. Forensic crime scene investigation, interview skills, use of force theory and application, police powers, and crisis intervention techniques are areas of focus. The physical training and career preparation components of the program prepare students to meet the specific demands of police recruitment processes and a career in the field.

Intake information

• Start date: Fall 2025
• Campus: Orillia, Owen Sound

Tuition and fees

• Visit our tuition and fees page for detailed information on the cost to attend Georgian.
• Review additional program-specific fees for this program.
• You can afford this! Explore OSAP as well as awards, scholarships and bursaries to help you pay your way to graduation.

Admission requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
• Grade 12 English (C or U)

Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to:

Pathways

Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit for Prior Learning website for details:

Additional information

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

Career opportunities

Diverse opportunities within the field of policing may be available to graduates, including employment with Royal Canadian Mounted Police, provincial police services, municipal/regional police organizations, private policing services, the Canadian Forces Military Police, and various other justice agencies.

Applicants with a criminal record will need to discuss their personal situation with college counsellors before enrolling in the program. In some cases, a criminal record may make it more difficult for students to find related employment after graduation.

Pathways

A common first year with the Community and Justice Services and Protection, Security and Investigation programs provides students with an overall understanding of criminal justice and law enforcement in Canada and also allows students the opportunity to transfer between programs after the first year of study and possibly receive all three credential in four years.

Graduating students may also have the opportunity to further their studies at the degree level at the Orillia Campus with our unique four-year Honours Bachelor of Police Studies degree.

Course information

• 21 Program Courses
• 2 Communications Courses
• 3 General Education Courses

Program-specific courses

• Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Police Foundations program outline.
  • LAWS 1005 – Introduction to Security Skills
  • LAWS 1017 – Canadian Criminal Justice
  • LAWS 1021 – Public Safety and Emergency Management
  • LAWS 1022 – Interviewing and Documentation
  • Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.
  • Select 1 course from the general education list during registration.

Course delivery method(s)

• Hybrid: This program has a hybrid delivery method. Some parts are online and other parts are delivered in person. You’ll need to come to campus for part of your program.
• In person: This program is delivered fully in person and requires you to attend campus.

Related programs

• Community and Justice Services
• Honours Bachelor of Police Studies
• Pre-service Firefighter Education and Training
• Protection, Security and Investigation