| September
and January Entry
Program Length:
Two-Year Diploma
Career Opportunities:
The Corporate and Commercial Security program prepares graduates
for a variety of security and enforcement positions within the private
and public sectors. Graduates have acquired positions with the RCMP,
Military Police, and other public enforcement and security agencies,
and with major retail corporations, transit authorities, large corporations
and bonded carriers. They also are successful as security consultants
and investigators.
Program Description:
The first year of the program provides students with a sound knowledge
of the justice system and insight into Canadian social and political
structures and human behaviour. This first year is common to all
Loyalist’s programs in justice services including Correctional
Worker, Paralegal, Customs and Immigration, and Police Foundations.
The second year of the curriculum focuses on courses related to
legal issues, practices, and procedures directly related to security
functions.
Approximate Costs (2003–2004):
Tuition: $2,358.00 (two semesters)
Books and Supplies: $1,240.00
Relocation and travel may be required for field placement work 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 Police Foundations,
Correctional Worker, Customs and Immigration (LASA), or Paralegal
(LASA), are encouraged to discuss this with their faculty advisor
and/or program coordinator.
(c) Field Placement
– Year Two
The ability to meet job requirements and program completion outcomes
is demonstrated through required supervised practicum courses. To
be eligible for Practicum courses 1 and 2, all theory courses must
be successfully completed in each of Semesters Three and Four. In
addition, placement agencies may have specific requirements. Students
must familiarize themselves with these.
(d) Criminal
Record Check
A criminal record check by the student’s local police service
is required before placement in Year Two. Applicants with a criminal
record may not be eligible for the required field placement courses.
Applicants are encouraged to review their status with the program
coordinator.
(e)
Health Requirements
A personal health history form must be completed prior to registration.
Applicants with special needs or limitations which may affect their
potential for future employment are encouraged to discuss their
program and career goals with the coordinator prior to enrolment.
(f) Transfer
of Credit
Applicants with prior education equivalent to Year One (university
and/or college) normally will be admitted directly to Year Two.
Applicants seeking advanced standing are encouraged to meet with
the coordinator to review their qualifications.
Loyalist/University
Transfer:
For more information on university transfer, please
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