Lambton College

Police Foundations

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Program Information

School:Lambton College
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Criminal Justice/Police Science
Description:During the first year, a broad theoretical foundation is provided on human relations, diversity, mental health, critical interpersonal, communication, and team building skills, and an overview of the criminal justice system.

The second year focuses on courses specific to law enforcement, investigation, police powers, and community policing. Students achieve certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training from the Crisis Prevention Institute and Introduction to Incident Management System (IMS-100) from Emergency Management Ontario.
URL:Police Foundations at Lambton College
Length:2 Year(s)
Careers:Commissioned Police OfficersPolice Officers

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
Applicants are required to have an O.S.S.D. or equivalent with Grade 12 English C or U.



Mature applicants must be at least 19 years of age by the start of classes, be out of secondary school for at least one year and usually do not have a high school diploma. Mature applicant assessment for this program is available in the Counselling Department in the subject of English. The assessment(s) will demonstrate proficiency in required admission subjects. For more information please contact the Counselling Department at ext. 3412. Academic admission requirements can be obtained through Academic Upgrading and Pre-Programs at Lambton College.
Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 5.5]
Application Notes : International applicants are required to have IELTS of 5.5; or passed Lambton Institute of English placement test; or successfully completed two years of secondary and/or post-secondary education in Canada or any English speaking country.
Additional Admission Requirements:
    This program requires a mobile device (laptop or tablet).

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on November 06, 2023