Police Foundations

Courses

• First Year - Semester One
• LAWS1008 Canadian Criminal Justice System
• This course provides students with an overview of the Canadian criminal justice system with a particular emphasis on the function, role and organization of the primary components of the system. There will be particular focus on; victims, enforcement, courts, corrections and the political framework under which the Canadian Criminal Justice System operates. The function of the criminal justice system will be examined in relation to issues affecting the system.
• COMM1048 College Writing Skills
• This course focuses on writing and research skills required for successful completion of college-level studies. The course will promote development and improvement of research and writing skills that can be applied to students’ chosen programs of study.
• ETHI1000 Ethical Considerations in Justice
• This course focuses on concepts of critical thinking and ethical issues faced by individuals in their personal and professional lives. Theories of morality and professional codes of ethics will be examined. Students identify and clarify their values and learn the basics of moral reasoning and ethical behaviour. Students apply critical thinking skills and ethical decision-making models to personal and professional dilemmas.
• COMM1051 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 individually and in groups.
• FITN1010 Lifestyle Management & Fitness 1
• Students will develop an understanding of wellness concepts and practical strategies for developing a healthy lifestyle. Students study and implement prerequisites for developing and maintaining personal physical fitness programs. Students will develop and implement personal strategies to meet fitness standards required by the various justice agencies.
• SOCI1003 Sociology
• Sociology and Canadian Society is an introductory course in which the basics of sociology and social theory are presented. Topics include social theory, research methods, culture, socialization, race and ethnicity, and family.
• GNED1100 Becoming a Global Changemaker
• This Loyalist College graduate attributes course will help shape your perspectives, broaden your understanding of important issues affecting our societies today, and equip you with invaluable knowledge and skills that will inform your ability to influence your community in a meaningful and impactful way. By exploring topics such as cultural competency, Indigenous education, entrepreneurship, sustainability, health and wellness, and ecological literacy, you'll be equipped with a powerful toolkit that extends far beyond the classroom.

• First Year - Semester Two
• PROF1014 Career Resource Development
• This course focuses on developing strategies, attributes and skills to assist the learner with preparation for future employment within the Justice fields. Content includes establishing a positive professional image, developing a career plan, résumé writing, professional presentations and exploration of future career options.
• SOCI1018 Conflict Management & Crisis Intervention
• This course is designed to develop the first responder's ability to intervene safely and effectively in situations involving interpersonal conflict and/or individuals in crisis. Intervention techniques will be stressed along with practical application of effective communication skills, which are essential to safely manage anxious, disruptive, suicidal and violent behaviours.
  Prerequisite: COMM 1051
• LAWS1003 Criminal and Civil Law
• This course examines various aspects of the Canadian criminal law system, including the Criminal Code of Canada, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and laws pertaining to the classification, collection and presentation of evidence. Various components of civil law, including tort, contract, property, family and employment law are explored.
  Prerequisite: LAWS 1008
• SOCI1016 Criminology
• This course is an examination of the contemporary theories of crime and deviance. The application of sociological, biological and psychological theories to specific areas of crime and deviance will be explored. Learners will examine victimology, and will also apply theories and crime data to demonstrate knowledge of criminal justice legislation and policy initiatives.
• LAWS1009 Issues in Diverse Populations
• In this course, students critically identify and examine issues in diversity. Specifically, students focus on topics pertaining to inequality in various social settings, including but not limited to: race, gender, ethnicity, class, and sexual orientation. Incorporating social/legal explanations of diversity, students develop a clear understanding of the impacted groups and possible strategies of community empowerment. The student is encouraged to increase the knowledge and awareness of important issues in the Indigenous cultures of Canada. The legal status of Indigenous peoples is explored along with Indigenous rights and self-determination. Other critical issues relating to land claims, justice and social services are studied.
• FITN1011 Lifestyle Management & Fitness 2
• Lifestyle Management and Fitness 2 includes an introduction to physical standards required in the criminal justice field. This course will also explore health issues commonly associated with careers in the criminal justice fields (including back health, stress and shift work). Students will learn to self-assess their own physical fitness and formulate and implement a plan to improve personal fitness conditions.
  Prerequisite: FITN 1010
• PSYC1003 Psychology
• This introductory-level course introduces students to terminology, concepts, and theories of psychology, including the historical development of psychology, biological basis of behaviour, learning and memory, perception and consciousness, motivation, lifespan and personality development, and abnormal behaviour.
• GNED General Education Elective
• General Education Courses

• Second Year - Semester Three
• FITN2006 Fitness & Resiliency for Policing 3
• This course starts students on the road to mental resilience by providing an overview of common mental illnesses, such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety, and the factors that may influence these illnesses. This course also focuses on the role that stress plays in daily life and provides strategies to deal with stress. In addition, students will learn alternative ways to exercise and continue to focus on planning and documenting their journey to increase their physical well-being. Proper procedure to achieve the standard required for successful completion of various professional tests will also be explored.
  Prerequisite: FITN 1011
• PFND2002 Interviewing & Investigation
• This course will focus on current interview and interrogation practices, as well as the lawful guidelines surrounding the interactions between police and the different parties involved in an incident. Students will learn about the principles of crime scene protection, identification methods and investigative procedures, including developing note-taking skills and construction of police reports and statements.
  Prerequisite: LAWS 1003, COMM 1048, LAWS 1008
• WKPL2007 Law Enforcement Practicum 1
• Through placement experience with a criminal justice agency (such as a police service and court), students demonstrate their achievement of the program outcomes.
  Prerequisite: COMM 1048, COMM 1051, ETHI 1000, FITN 1010, LAWS 1008, SOCI 1003, FITN 1011, LAWS 1003, LAWS 1009, PROF 1014, PSYC 1003, SOCI 1016, SOCI 1018, FITN 2006, LAWS 2002, PFND 2002, PFND 2010, PFND 2012, PFND 2011
• PFND2012 Mental Health & Vulnerable Populations
• In this course, students will explore the mental health continuum and its relationship to the work environment of police. Students will examine strategies for police communication and crisis intervention with vulnerable persons and those with mental health issues, taking into account recommendations from the Office of the Ontario Ombudsman. Students will also explore contemporary themes in mental health and vulnerable persons, including victims of crime, the elderly and those with disabilities, along with appropriate police response strategies.
  Prerequisite: COMM 1048, PSYC 1003, SOCI 1018
• PFND2011 Police Powers
• This course examines pertinent sections of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and their impact on Canadian criminal procedure. Citizen and police arrest, release authorities, police powers of search and seizure, with and without warrant, and related police terminology are examined through a combination of theory and practical exercises. Students will explore use of force legislation, practice and case studies in alignment with current models of professional practice.
  Prerequisite: COMM 1048, LAWS 1003, LAWS 1008
• PFND2010 Provincial Offences
• This course focuses on interpreting and applying the Ontario Provincial Offences Act, including police powers of search, arrest, apprehension, and laying of charges applicable to several of the most commonly used provincial acts by law enforcement. Students engage in practical scenarios that will assist them in enhancing their skills in interpreting and applying the law in a realistic manner.
  Prerequisite: COMM 1048, LAWS 1003, LAWS 1008
• LAWS2002 Youth in Conflict with the Law
• Enables students to explain and analyze the historical, philosophical and contemporary application of statutes affecting youth in conflict with the law. Examines and analyzes the Youth Criminal Justice Act (2003) and other relevant legislation, the detention, interviewing and processing through the court structure of young offenders. The ability to summarize and appraise disposition alternatives with a view to aiding and rehabilitating a young offender while facilitating public safety and victim response is developed.
  Prerequisite: SOCI 1016, LAWS 1003, LAWS 1008
• GNED General Education Elective
• General Education Courses

• Second Year - Semester Four
• PFND2016 Community Mobilization & Engagement
• In this course, students are introduced to the history of community policing and the theory and application of Ontario’s Community Mobilization & Engagement Model. Problem-solving methods and alternative dispute resolution strategies will be examined. Students will explore issues relating to community safety and well-being planning; engaging the public; upstream intervention strategies, such as situation tables and crime prevention; and the role of the community in policing. In addition, students will become familiar with strategies and elements of volunteerism.
  Prerequisite: COMM 1048, LAWS 1009, SOCI 1016
• PFND2004 Court Proceedings & Evidence
• This course will focus on evidentiary and court procedures, etiquette, trial processes and preparation. Students prepare a Crown Brief for presentation and participation in a moot trial, based on a mock criminal scenario. There will be exposure to different sources and types of evidence, along with forensic procedures in criminal investigations.
  Prerequisite: PFND 2002, LAWS 2002, PFND 2011
• PFND2003 Federal Statutes
• This course will focus on analyzing and articulating elements of selected Criminal Code offences and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Attention will be given to the use of the Criminal Code, in the areas of offence classification, punishments and application of contemporary case law.
  Prerequisite: COMM 1048, LAWS 1003, LAWS 1008
• FITN2012 Fitness & Resiliency for Policing 4
• This course emphasizes preparation and testing related to a variety of physical test batteries specific to policing. Theory focuses on stress- management techniques and strategies for developing resilience, geared towards countering the unique stressors associated with a law enforcement lifestyle and duties.
  Prerequisite: FITN 2006
• PFND2017 Indigenous Studies
• Students will explore the principles of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and get an overview of Indigenous peoples and their cultures in Canada. The challenges faced by Indigenous persons in a historical and contemporary context will be explored, as well as the role of the Canadian Criminal Justice System and its impact among Indigenous peoples.
• WKPL2008 Law Enforcement Practicum 2
• A field placement course designed to provide students with the opportunity to observe career functions and perform a variety of assigned tasks within the program option goals and the students' field placement objectives. Students will observe tasks that enable them to enhance career knowledge and skills.
  Prerequisite: COMM 1048, COMM 1051, ETHI 1000, FITN 1010, LAWS 1008, SOCI 1003, FITN 1011, LAWS 1003, LAWS 1009, PROF 1014, PSYC 1003, SOCI 1016, SOCI 1018, FITN 2006, LAWS 2002, PFND 2002, PFND 2010, PFND 2011, PFND 2012, WKPL 2007, FITN 2012, PFND 2003, PFND 2004, PFND 2014, PFND 2016, PFND 2017, PROF 2033
• PROF2033 Police Recruitment Preparation
• Students prepare for employment by identifying prospective employers and demonstrating relevant employment skills. They will also prepare and present effective strategies for success in the police recruitment process. These include preparation for competency-based interviews, practice and preparation for the completion of written and behavioural components in the Ontario Constable Selection System.
  Prerequisite: WKPL 2007
• PFND2014 Traffic Management
• This course will focus on interpreting and applying the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, Motorized Snow Vehicles Act, Off-Road Vehicles Act and the Compulsory Automobile Insure Act. It will also explore offences in the Criminal Code related to impaired driving, dangerous driving and other related offences. Students engage in practical scenarios that will assist in interpreting and applying the law in realistic manner.
  Prerequisite: PFND 2010, PFND 2002

*Courses subject to change.