Full-time Programs
INVP - Investigation and Protection Studies (formerly Corporate and Commercial Security)
CORP - Corporate and Commercial Security (now Investigation and Protection Studies)
Program Entry
January and September
Program Length
Two-Year Ontario College Diploma
| Contact: | E-mail: |
|---|---|
| Melanie Rabishaw, Year One Coordinator | mrabishaw@loyalistc.on.ca |
| Tracy MacKenzie Year Two Coordinator | tmackenzie@loyalistc.on.ca |
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Highlights
- The rapid growth of the enforcement/investigation industry has created a shortage of qualified personnel, which means less competition, greater opportunities for advancement in the field, and higher salaries.
- There has been an increased demand for safety, enforcement and investigative services as a result of recent local and global events including 9/11, SARS, and other violent crimes.
- Two four-week field placements offer a competitive job edge to Loyalist graduates.
- Our graduates get jobs. Surveys of recent graduates show full employment including attractive starting salaries, particularly for those willing to relocate.
- A common first year curriculum prepares students to specialize in any justice program in their second year.
- Small classes with our dedicated experienced faculty mean more personal attention.
- Loyalist graduates are highly regarded by employers.
Career Opportunities
This unique program prepares graduates for careers as investigators, enforcement officers, special constables, fraud investigators/analysts, emergency planners, and a variety of other private and public law enforcement opportunities.
Our graduates find careers in government security/investigative functions, private enforcement agencies (public utilities, hospitals, universities, casinos, transit), investigations (retail, fraud, insurance, corporate, undercover), risk analysis, security auditing, by-law enforcement, alcohol and gaming enforcement, and armoured security services.
Graduates are also eligible to apply for careers with police services, RCMP, and military police. Many careers in enforcement and policing require applicants to pass a qualifying examination, which may include physical fitness testing, psychological testing, a written examination, as well as a police background check.
Program Description
The common first year of this program provides students with a sound knowledge of the justice system and insight into Canada’s current social and political structures, as well as human behaviour. Students develop essential career skills in ethical decision-making, computers and communications.
The first year is common to all of Loyalist’s programs in Justice Studies, allowing the flexibility to transfer to a program in Customs Border Services, Community and Justice Services Worker, or Police Foundations.
Greater specialization in the second year focuses on preparing students for a challenging and exciting career in the rapidly expanding safety, security and investigations industry in either the public or private sector. Graduates are equipped to conduct threat risk assessments and to audit an organization’s security procedures. They are qualified to design a new security system or recommend changes to existing procedures.
Students will also gain an in-depth understanding of enforcement procedures, risk management and threat risk assessments, tort and contract law, and emergency planning. At the same time, they develop effective investigative techniques, which focus on areas such as interviewing and statement-taking, critical thinking and problem solving, and gathering evidence.
Classroom studies in the second year are enhanced by two four-week field placements with a relevant enforcement/investigative agency. This provides students with real-world employment experience, and the opportunity to make an immediate and significant contribution while defining an occupational direction. Students have the opportunity to graduate into a job.
Approximate Cost
Tuition/Ancillary Fees: $3,096 (two semesters)
Consumables Fee: $55
Books and Supplies: $1,240
Relocation and travel may be required for work placement (practicum) experience.
Admission Requirements
(a) Required academic preparation –
- OSSD/OSSGD or equivalent with courses at the general, advanced, (C), (U) (M) or (O) level
OR
(b) Transfer to Another Justice Studies Program: Students who, at the end of Year One, wish to be considered for admission to another Justice Studies program including Police Foundations, Community and Justice Services, or Customs Border Services, are encouraged to discuss this with their faculty advisor and/or program coordinator.
(c) Transfer of Credit: Applicants with prior education equivalent to Year One (from university and/or college) normally will be admitted directly to Year Two. Applicants seeking advanced standing are encouraged to review their qualifications with the program coordinator.
(d) Police Background Check: In order to participate in the field placement in Year Two, students will be required to complete a criminal record check and police background check by their local police service. Some applicants may not be eligible for the required field placement.
(e) Health: A personal health history form must be completed prior to registration. Applicants with special needs or limitations which may affect their potential employment are encouraged to discuss their program and career goals with the coordinator prior to enrollment.
Loyalist / University Transfer
Turn your diploma into a degree. Credit transfer agreements are in place with the following institutions as of September 2009:
- Algoma University College
- Athabasca University
- Davenport University
- Griffith University
- Laurentian University
- Nipissing University
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Click here for details and minimum requirements. Graduates may contact the university of their choice to make individual arrangements. Informal agreements are in place with other institutions and new transfer agreements are added annually.
Curriculum
First Year - Semester One
COMM 1010 Communications 1
This course will enable the successful student to communicate effectively in writing, incorporating correct use of basic grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence construction.
FITN 1000 Lifestyle Management and Fitness 1
This course will introduce students to the incidence and impact of Canada's leading diseases. The student will develop an understanding of wellness concepts, and practical strategies for developing a healthy lifestyle. Students will study and implement prerequisites for developing and maintaining personal physical fitness programs. The student will develop and implement personal strategies to meet fitness standards required by the various justice agencies.
LASA 1000 Principles of Ethical Reasoning
This course focuses on ethical issues faced by individuals in their personal lives, as citizens, and as professionals. Students will analyse and clarify their values and learn the basics of moral reasoning and ethical behaviour. Moral theories and professional codes are examined. Students will apply ethical decision making models to personal and professional dilemmas. This course will also provide first semester students with information, skills, and strategies that will enhance their chances for academic success.
SOCI 1003 Sociology & Canadian Society
An introductory course in which various concepts and sociological theories are presented. The sociological topics include the historical development of sociology, sociological theories, research methods, culture, socialization, race and ethnicity, and the study of aboriginal peoples of Canada.
SOCI 1004 Community & Social Services
This course will explore the structure and administration of community organizations and social services that operate within and adjacent to the Criminal Justice System. The course will further explore the issues, trends and legislation that impact on community social services.
LAWS 1008 Canadian Criminal Justice System
TBA
First Year - Semester Two
COMM 1011 Communications 2
This course emphasizes improvement in basic Communications skills.
Writing styles, editing, and different approaches to writing are
taught.
Prerequisite: COMM 1011
COUN 1003 Interpersonal & Group Dynamics
In this introductory level course, students learn to apply knowledge from interpersonal relations and group dynamics to working in a team. Emphasis will be placed on developing awareness of one's self to enhance effective communications individuals and groups.
FITN 1001 Lifestyle Management and Fitness 2
A continuation of Lifestyle Management and Fitness 1 combined with the introduction of the nutritional and psychological continuums of wellness. Emphasis will be placed on the development of personal programs. There will be both theoretical and physical fitness evaluations. Prerequisite: FITN 1000
LAWS 1003 Criminal and Civil Law
This course is designed to take the student from the origins of Canadian law, its roles and various components to the substantive aspects of civil, family, administrative and criminal law.
PSYC 1003 Psychology
In this introductory level course, students will study the basics of psychology, its concepts and theories including: the historical development of psychology, biological bases of behavior, learning and memory, perception and consciousness, motivation, lifespan and personality development, and abnormal behavior.
SOCI 2000 Sociology of Deviance
This course is an examination of the sociological theories of deviance. The student will be responsiblefor researching one area of Sociological Deviance and preparing a paper on that topic.
LASA 1003 Diversity and First Nations People
TBA
Electives: COUN 1010
Second Year - Semester Three
LAWS 2000 Tort Law
A course designed to introduce the basic concepts of private law, emphasizing liability aspects of tort law and due diligence applications in the private policing field.
PRAC 2000 Security Placement Preparation
A course designed to assist the student to review or develop skills in preparation for field placement in the Corporate and Commercial Security Industry.
PRAC 2001 Security Practicum
To provide the student with the opportunity of observing career orientated functions and perform a variety of assigned tasks within the program goals.
SECR 2004 Enforcement Procedures
Description to come.
SECR 2005 Physical Security and Crime Prevention
Description to come.
SERC 2007 Risk Management
Description to come.
Electives: CORR 2007, PSYC 2001
Second Year - Semester Four
COMM 2001 Communications 3
This course emphasizes improvement in basic Communications skills. Writing styles, editing, and different approaches to writing are taught.
COUN 2001 Security Career Preparations
Security Career Preparation A course that is designed to explore the multitude of career opportunities in the Private Policing industry and then as sist the study to package themselves into a marketable commo dity in their choice of career.
PSYC 2000 Conflict Management
The first part of this course is designed to teach the skills and techniques of non-violent crisis intervention to the justice studies student. This is a hands-on experiential course where the required skill will be taught through role-plays and didactic exercises. Students will learn how to respond appropriately to defuse the anger and/or frustration in the disruptive individual. The student is able to receive certification from the Crisis Prevention Institution. The remainder of this course is an applied course in conflict resolution with an emphasis on mediation and negotiation. Prerequisites: PSYC 1003 and SOCI 1004
SECR 2002 Investigative Techniques
An introduction and indepth study of Private Policing concerns. The focus of this course is to develop knowledge and skills in essential issues subject to investigations in industry.
SECR 2003 Investigative Procedures
An introduction and study of investigative procedures applied in the private policing industry. The focus of this course is to study principles and theories applied by an investigator during the investigative process to presentation in court.
SERC 2006 Emergency Planning
Description to come.
Electives: CORR 2020, COUN 1004
