Mohawk College

Protection, Security and Investigation

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Program Information

School:Mohawk College
Faculty:School of Community & Urban Studies
Degree:Diploma; Co-op
Field of Study:Security and Protective Services, Other
Description:Develop the industry knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours that protection, security, and investigation employers require. The Protection, Security and Investigation program gives students the opportunity to discover careers in protection, security and investigation with emphasis on public, personal and corporate safety through policy development and facility design including information security.
URL:Protection, Security and Investigation at Mohawk College
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $4,282
International: $17,335

This cost estimate is for Year 1 of the program. Compulsory ancillary fees are included. Each Co-op term costs an additional $522.50.
Careers:Security Guards

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 OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent. Applicants are also recommended to have Law courses. Please visit the website for complete program requirements.
Test Scores:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 550] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.0] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 79-80]
Application Notes : All classes in Mohawk College are provided in English. Students whose first language is not English are expected to prove their proficiency with one of the following: successful completion of GAS-EAP (478) Program Level 8 with 70%; TOEFL minimum score of 550 (80 Internet based); IELTS minimum score of 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5; or an Ontario Secondary School Diploma & English Credit (Grade 12 U, M or C) issued from a public school board. For more information on English Language Requirements, please visit: http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/international-students/international-programs-and-admissions/admission-requirements.
Additional Admission Requirements:
    A Police Records Check (PCRC) (pardons are possible, seek legal counsel) and additional selection criteria may be used to assess applicants in this program, some employment opportunities require that certain physical standards, driving abstracts and health standards, including vision, must be met, applicants should be advised that employers require a criminal record check (PCRC).

    * 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 March 09, 2023