Welcome to Police Foundations at City Adult Learning Centre

1. Welcome to Police Foundations at City Adult Learning Centre A partnership program with Centennial College, Progress Campus

2. Strong emphasis on leadership and team development.

3. Why CALC? • Complete your final six high school credits, while simultaneously gaining 6 credits for college • Benefit from learning and working with a small group of dedicated students and staff • Save money

4. Why Centennial College? • A cutting-edge curriculum based on the newest research findings and hiring criteria. • An outstanding reputation in the industry • A faculty with extensive experience and expertise in the field of policing and security • Preparation for the real world by participating in in-class controlled scenerios

5. Employment Opportunities • Municipal and Regional Police Services • Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) • Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) • Canadian Security Intelligence Services (CSIS) • Canadian Forces Military Police • Toronto District School Board Security and School Based Safety Monitors • Corrections (federal and provincial) • Agencies requiring special constables • Private Security Companies • Please note that successful completion of the Police Foundations program does not mean direct entrance into any of the above mentioned careers.

6. Class trips to Queen’s Park and Superior Courts

7. About the Program • Program focus on self-discipline, human relations and communication skills with high standards in academics and professional conduct. • Students are required to be in uniform at all times, reflecting the high professional standards of this program, both at CALC and Centennial College

8. Program Expectations • Respect and responsibility • Attendance and punctuality • Deportment • Participation in physical fitness activities • Completion of Standard First Aid/CPR

9. Standard First Aid and CPR C Certification

10. Credits Earned • In your first semester at CALC, you will earn six high school credits AND six college credits • Upon completion of the first semester, you move to Centennial College to complete your studies in Semesters 2, 3 and 4 (approximately 1.5 years)

11. High School credits granted: Challenge and Change in Society English Leadership & Communication Canadian Law Human Growth and Development Philosophy College level credits granted: Issues of Diversity College English Police Standards Criminal Justice Psychology Ethical and Moral Reasoning Credits Earned at CALC Students must achieve a minimum of 65% in order for successful completion.

12. Leadership & Team Building Initiatives

13. Course fee of $700 To be paid in three installments upon acceptance Includes: Uniform Materials Resource texts Leadership Trips Standard First Aid/CPR Assessment Fee of $25 To be paid in cash at the time of assessment Non-refundable Initial Costs

14. Future Costs • Please see www.centennialcollege.ca for tuition fees • Approximate fees for second semester include: $1598 (tuition, as of September 2010); $600 (textbooks) • Uniform is transferable • These costs qualify for OSAP

15. Support community events and active, fitness participation

16. Under 21 A minimum of 24 Ontario secondary school credits (with respective compulsories) Any University or University/College preparation course in the Social Sciences & Humanities (i.e. Understanding Canadian Law, World Religions, English) English Assessment 21+ English Grade 12 65% ENG4C or 55% ENG4U minimum Any University or University/College preparation course in the Social Sciences & Humanities English Assessment Admission Requirements

17. Assessment Information • Date: See school website Please ensure you bring all documents and fees: • One of: • Canadian Birth certificate/Canadian Passport or Canadian Citizenship card • Landed Immigrant Paper or Permanent Resident Card • Official letter designating you as a Convention Refugee or a Study Permit valid at least until June 2011 • Transcripts/Educational documents from: • the last Ontario high school you attended • the last high school outside of Ontario you attended • any post secondary institution you attended • Health card

18. About the Assessment • The written component of the assessment examines the candidate’s ability to write a supported opinion essay on a topic related to policing. Candidates will be expected to produce an organized, thoughtful essay with few mechanical errors. Candidates must earn 16/25 or 65% to be successful. • 60 minutes is allowed for the written assessment

19. Sample Question(s): • In your opinion, what makes the field of policing and law enforcement a rewarding, yet challenging, career choice? Give three specific examples to illustrate your opinion. • Should the government allow liquor to be sold in grocery and convenience stores?

20. Students at work.

21. Acceptance and Intakes • All successful candidates will be called within 3 weeks of the assessment. • September to December • Students attend Centennial in January; projected program completion 1.5 years (an additional 3 semesters) • February to June • Students attend Centennial in September; projected program completion 1.5 years (an additional 3 semesters)

22. Contact Information City Adult Learning Centre 1 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON M4K 1M8