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POLICE FOUNDATIONS

PLEASE NOTE:  All but three (3) courses for the two-year Police Foundations Diploma Program are offered through Distance Education.  The three remaining courses, PFP1000, PFP4091 and PFP4097 will have to be completed on campus at Algonquin College.

This two-year Ontario College Diploma program is the first step in preparing for a career in policing in Ontario and is of interest to those who aspire to become police constables. Students gain a broad education in human relations skills and the interpretations of social interaction. The curriculum includes courses on police powers and procedures, community policing, investigation processes, cultural relations, professional ethics, and communication.

It is recommended that students take courses in a progressive manner according to level.

You will also have to complete one (1) General Education Elective. Students should check with their program coordinator before enrolling in any General Education Elective courses offered through Distance Education.

Admission Requirements:
English Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent) is required.

For more information, please contact Gary Houldsworth, Program Coordinator, at houldsg@algonquincollege.com

Click on the Course Number for more information available on the Courses page.


Course Number Course Name
Level 01
PFP1000 Career and College Success
COR1950 Canadian Justice System and Legislation (equivalent to PFP1010)

PSY1754

Psychology Introduction (equivalent to PFP1030)
PFP0009 Sociology Introduction (equivalent to PFP1030)
ENL1813 Communication I (equivalent to PFP1040)
PFP0010 Political Science / Public Administration (LASA) (equivalent to PFP1051)
PFP5020 Fitness / Lifestyle Management 1 & 2 (equivalent to PFP1081, PFP1095, PFP2081 & PFP2095 combined)

Level 02
PFP2010 Criminology
PFP0012 Interpersonal and Group Dynamics (equivalent to PFP2020)
PFP0020 Contemporary Canadian Social Problems (equivalent to PFP2031)
PFP0019 Communications II (Police Foundations) (equivalent to PFP2040)
PFP0013 Diversity & First Nations (equivalent to PFP2071)
PFP0014 Criminal and Civil Law (equivalent to PFP3010)

Level 03
PFP0011 Principles of Ethical Reasoning (equivalent to PFP1060)
PFP4020 Criminal Code and Federal Statutes
PFP0006 Police Powers I (equivalent to PFP3030)
PFP0016 Interviewing & Investigations (equivalent to PFP3040)
PFP0017 Youth in Conflict (equivalent to PFP3050)
PFP3070 Traffic Management I (equivalent to PFP3071)
General Education Elective: choose 1
COR1737 Abnormal Psychology
ENL0009 Introduction to Children's Literature
ENV0002 Environmental Citizenship
LAW2224 Introduction to Law in Society
MGT2346 Introduction to e-Business
PSY0001 Co-Dependency as an Addiction
PSY0007 Cults and Terrorism
PSY0010 Criminal Psychology - Psychopathic Minds
PSY0011 Criminal Psychology II - Criminal Minds
SSC5012 Racism and Discrimination

Level 04
PFP0018 Provincial Offences (equivalent to PFP4010)
PFP0007 Police Powers II (equivalent to PFP4030)
PFP0021 Investigation and Evidence (equivalent to PFP4040)
PFP0008 Conflict Management (equivalent to PFP4050)
PFP3060 Community Policing I (equivalent to PFP4061)
PFP4091 Fitness and Lifestyle Management III
PFP4097 Career Preparation