Full-time Programs
CORP - Investigation and Protection Studies (formerly Corporate and Commercial Security)
Program Entry
January and September
Program Length
Two-Year Ontario College Diploma
| Contact: | E-mail: |
|---|---|
| Deirdre Way Year One Coordinator | dway@loyalistc.on.ca |
| Tracy MacKenzie Year Two Coordinator | tmackenz@loyalistc.on.ca |
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Highlights
- The rapid growth of the private security industry has created a shortage of qualified personnel, which means less competition, greater opportunities for advancement in the field, and higher salaries.
- 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, security administrators, security consultants, emergency planners, and a variety of other private and public law enforcement opportunities.Our graduates find careers with:
- Government security functions
- private security agencies
- investigations (retail, fraud, insurance, corporate, undercover)
- risk analysis, security auditing
- by-law enforcement
- alcohol & gaming enforcement
- public utilities, hospitals, universities
- armoured security services
Graduates are also eligible to apply for careers with police services, RCMP, and Military police. Many careers in security and policing require applicants to pass a qualifying examination, which may include:
- physical fitness testing
- psychological testing
- a written examination
- a police background check.
Program Description
There has been an increased demand for safety, security and investigative services as a result of recent local and global events including 9/11, SARS, school shootings and other violent crimes. This trend has created exceptional future potential for graduates of this program. During a common first year, students gain knowledge and skills in:
- ethical decision-making
- communications
- computers
- the justice system
- insight into human behaviour
After Year One, students have the option to apply directly to Year Two of another Justice Studies program:
- Community and Justice Services
- Customs and Immigration
- Police Foundations
- Paralegal
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
- Audit an organizations existing security procedures
- design a new security system or recommend changes to existing procedures
Students will also gain an in-depth understanding of:
- fraud, theft, labour-related security, and emergency planning.
- effective investigative techniques
- interviewing and statement-taking
- critical thinking and problem solving
- surveillance and basic photography
- fraud examination
- gathering evidence
Classroom studies are enhanced by practical experience during the second year, offering:
- two field placements with a relevant private security/investigative agency
- the opportunity to make an immediate and significant contribution while defining an occupational direction
- eight weeks of on-the-job real world experience before graduation
Approximate Cost
Tuition: $2,688 (two semesters)
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 with Grade 12 English
OR
- mature applicant
Recommended academic preparation –
- Grade 12 mathematics
(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 Community and Justice Services, Customs and Immigration, Police Foundations or Paralegal 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.
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.
COMP 1006 Computer Technology
This course provides beginner level computer users with more advanced instruction, including introduction to computers, electronic mail, internet software, wordprocessing, spreadsheet and database. Through practical lab experience, the learner will become more efficient operating current workplace software applications.
COUN 1009 Student Success 1
This course will provide first semester students with information, skills, and strategies that will enhance their chances for academic success. Orientation to the Centre for Justice Studies and Loyalist College facilities and resources is included.
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 analyze and clarify their values and learn the basics of moral reasoning and ethical behavior. Moral theories and professional codes are examined. Students will apply ethical decision making models to personal and professional dilemmas.
LAWS 1004 Canadian Criminal Justice System
This introductory course provides the student with an overview of the Canadian Criminal Justice System with a particular emphasis on the history, function, role and organization of Canadian law enforcement services. The operation of the criminal justice system will be examined and analyzed in light of contemporary issues affecting the system. Each of the major components from enforcement through the courts and correctional services will be explored.
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.
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.
COUN 1005 Careers in Justice Studies
Students will explore the organizational structures of the various agencies both public and private that relate to the wide variety of careers in the field of Justice services. The students will then examine the roles, functions and specific careers within Police Services, Customs, Corporate and Commercial Security, Corrections and the Paralegal field.
COUN 1010 Student Success 2
This course is aimed at developing successful students. This curriculum will cover a number of topics, such as time management, learning styles, test taking, note taking, reading comprehension, and health and wellness and learning, but will also be developed throughout the course in consultation with the students.
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.
POLI 1000 Political Science
This course is designed to introduce the student to the most important political institutions in Canada and to provide a better understanding of the issues that have united and divided the country. The law-making process at the various levels of government will be examined and issues related to the enactment of contemporary legislation will be addressed. Students will explore the organization and administrative function of Government as it relates to the various justice fields of study.
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 1005 Contemporary Social Problems
A continuation of Sociology and Canadian Society which will focus on a variety of social problems in Canadian society. The social issues will include: addiction, social stratification, minorities, race and ethnicity, education, workplace, gender issues, media and health issues, and the family. Each issue is looked at in detail including the history of the problem and what society is doing to deal with the issue. Prerequisite: SOCI 1003
Electives: COUN 1010
Second Year - Semester Three
COMM 2001 Communications 3
This course emphasizes improvement in basic Communications skills. Writing styles, editing, and different approaches to writing are taught.
CORR 2007 Contemporary Issues in Com/Jus
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the structure and function of local social service, community resource, and justice providers. In addition, the learner will be exposed to current/relevant topics that challenge these respective agencies and their clients. Along with assisting the learner to make informed and realistic decisions about potential careers/opportunity in these areas, by being exposed to professionals currently working in the field, the detials and particulars of agency structure and function will take on more meaning and significance for each learner.
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.
PSYC 2001 Applied Psychology
The study of abnormal behavior including non-psychotic disorders, psychosis, schizophrenia, drug addiction and psychopathology and analysis of abnormal behavior from a psychological perspective.
SECR 2000 Principles of Security
An introduction to the studies of Security. The course will examine the applied theory and philosophy of the Security Industry. The focus of this course is to study risk indicators and vulnerability aspects to allow for an informed decision as to the kinds and amounts of security required to protect any given entity.
SECR 2001 Security Systems
An indepth study of selected security systems, utilizing basic security principles, procedures and essential equipment components leading to a sound security program.
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.
Electives: CORR 2007, PSYC 2001
Second Year - Semester Four
COMM 2002 Communications 4
This course will utilize the skills developed in previous Communications courses allowing the student to write professional reports, business letters, and memos. Prerequisites: COMM 1010; COMM 1011; COMM 2001
COUN 1004 First Nations Peoples
First Nations Peoples This course will increase knowledge and awareness of aboriginal peoples in Canada, and in particular people of the Iroquois nations; where they are coming from historically, culturally and in their traditional world views. Contemporary legal and social issues will also be explored in detail.
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.
LAWS 2001 Contract Law
A course designed to continue studies of basic concepts and components in Private Law with the focus on Contract Law responsibilities. Prerequisite: LAWS 2000
PRAC 2002 Security Practicum 2
To provide the student with the opportunity of observing career orientated functions and perform a variety of assigned tasks within the program goals.
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.
CORR 2020 Interviewing and Counselling
Description coming soon.
Electives: CORR 2020, COUN 1004
