Law & Security Administration - Customs Administration - St. Clair CollegeSecurity Education in CanadaCrime and Fire Programs -- Community College Programs
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Law & Security Administration - Customs Administration - St. Clair College St. Clair College's 2 year Diploma in Law and Security Administration - Customs Administration exposes students to the knowledge and skills required to work in various areas of security and related duties in both the private and public sectors. The Program focuses on providing 'general training for work in private security, and entry level positions at Canada Customs and Immigration,' and it offers a 'good background training for policing as graduatesÆ skills are related to security and the ability to analyze situations with an understanding of the law.' Students will also gain 'good written and oral communication skills and the ability to analyze and apply legal principles' that are essential for success in the security and related fields. Among the major topics to be explored in the Program are Canadian Criminal Justice System, Community and Social Services, Computer Applications, Contemporary Social Problems, Corrections, Criminal and Civil Law, Criminal Code, Criminology, Crisis Intervention, Customs, Interpersonal and Group Dynamics, Interviewing and Investigations, Investigations and Evidence, Issues in Diversity, Law Enforcement Placement and Strategies, Lifestyle and Management, Political Science, Principles of Ethical and Professional Practices, Psychology, Security Practices and Procedures, Sociology, and Workplace Communication. To succeed in the Program and upon graduation, students must be self-disciplined, possess 'a high moral character,' and 'be willing to work in diverse communities and have good health and fitness.' Graduates of the Program may pursue various careers, career advancement, and/or further education in security and related areas. Career-wise, graduates may apply for entry-level employment in various government security agencies at the both federal and provincial levels, private security firms, and with numerous other employers. For instance, graduates may assume positions with Canada Customs and Immigration, customs brokering operations, Firefighting, and emergency care, industrial security, and security investigations. Students should be aware that some careers in the security field may require further training; in addition, individuals possessing a criminal record may find it difficult to attain employment in this field. Graduates have had a high degree of success in finding employment in their chosen fields. For instance, in 2005, graduates from the Program's Windsor campus had an employment rate of 88 percent while graduates from the Chatham campus had a 100 percent 'employment rate. The average annual salary was not reported.' Graduates can also pursue further education in security and related fields, such as conservation enforcement, corrections, criminal justice, criminology, policing, or probation officer, among others, at various institutes and colleges across Canada. To be eligible for admission to the Program, 'applicants who started High School in Ontario in September 1999 or later' must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) 'with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) level,' or equivalent. Applicants that began ' High School in Ontario prior to Sept. 1999' under the Ontario Schools: Intermediate and Senior (OS:IS) curriculum must have an 'OSSD with the majority of the credits at the general or advanced level,' or equivalent. Prospective students who do not have any of the aforementioned credentials and who will be '19 years of age or older prior to registration' may apply under 'mature student status.' Mature applicants 'will be required to write an Admissions Test.' Furthermore, all 'students will be required to complete 2 physical fitness courses (PFP108-Lifestyle & Management I and PFP208 - Lifestyle & Management II) which require the applicant to assess their ability to participate.' Prospective students are also advised 'to investigate the specific qualifications to determine their eligibility for potential employment,' such as 'physical and medical restrictions,' after graduation and/or what they may have to develop and/or improve upon to meet employability requirements.
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