Academic Calendar 2012/2013

Police and Investigations • Police and Investigations • Police and Investigations • Police and InvestigationsPolice StudiesWith rapid societal change and evolving technology, thereis a need for police officers dedicated to the community,to problem solving and to making a difference. Policing inthe 21st century requires a broad base of knowledge andskill. This challenging and rewarding two-year diplomaprovides potential police officers with knowledge and skillsin leadership techniques, policing, criminalistics, investigativetechniques, criminology, law, psychology, sociology andhuman relations.The diploma program consists of 61 credits and can becompleted through a full-time day program or part-timeevening studies. The full-time day program is completed overtwo years, with one intake in the fall term. Part-time eveningstudies can begin in the fall, winter or spring/summer terms,subject to course offerings.Career potentialGraduates from Police Studies may gain employment withthe RCMP, municipal police services (e.g. Edmonton PoliceService, Calgary Police Service) across Canada, the CN Police,Sheriff’s Department and the Canadian Forces Military Police.Graduates must apply directly to a police service and meet itsminimum standards.TRANSFERABILITYINTERNAL OPPORTUNITIESMacEwan University is committed to providing bridgingand laddering opportunities to its certificate and diplomagraduates. Graduates of this diploma program may begranted up to 60 credits to MacEwan University’s Bachelorof Applied Human Services degree program. Students areadvised to consult a program advisor for the Bachelorof Applied Human Services degree program for specificadmission requirements.EXTERNAL TRANSFERAll courses completed for the Police and Investigations,Police Studies Major diploma are credit courses and may betransferable individually toward further study at other Albertainstitutions. Students presenting a completed diploma inthis program may be eligible to receive up to 60 credits atAthabasca University and a block transfer of 15 credits to theBachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Major at Mount RoyalUniversity. For current, detailed information on individualcourse and certificate/diploma transferability, refer to theOnline Alberta Transfer Guide (www.transferalberta.ca) orcontact the receiving institution directly.Categories of AdmissionApplicants may be admitted to the following:Regular AdmissionTo be evaluated through the Office of the RegistrarApplicants must have an Alberta high school diploma (orequivalent) or GED diploma.ADDITIONAL ADMISSION CRITERIAAll applicants must meet the following:1. Skills AppraisalTo be evaluated through the Office of the RegistrarApplicable to all admission categories• Unless otherwise specified, identified Skills Appraisalrequirements must be completed by the beginning of theintake term.Applicants must complete the Skills Appraisal only if they donot present ELA 30-1 with a minimum grade of 65 per centor ELA 30-2 with a minimum grade of 75 per cent.Writing: Applicants must successfully complete the writingportion AND be eligible to enter ENGL 111 OR complete anydevelopmental course work with a minimum grade of C-.Reading: Applicants must successfully complete the readingportion OR complete any developmental course work with aminimum grade of C-.1. English Language ProficiencyTo be evaluated through the Office of the RegistrarApplicable to all admission categoriesAll applicants must meet an acceptable level of Englishlanguage proficiency. We will require official documentssuch as high school or post-secondary transcripts or proof ofsuccessful completion of standardized language evaluation.Full details are available in the Admissions section onpages 27 – 29 or online at www.MacEwan.ca/ELP.Other Admission CriteriaTo be evaluated through the ProgramApplicable to all admission categoriesApplicants are required to complete the fitness test.Applicants must meet the minimum standard (rating of 1)for each fitness test component and achieve a minimumscore of 16/40.Conditionally accepted applicants are required to submit acurrent, clear Security Clearance before the beginning of theintake term.PROGRAM OF STUDYYear I*MINTERM IcR. GR.ENGL 111 Communications 3PSYC 104 Introductory Psychology 3ORPSYC 100 Applied Introductory Psychology 3PSSC 112 Policing in Canada 3PSSC 121 Law and the Administration of Justice 3PSSC 122 Criminal Law 3TERM IIENGL 211 Business Communications 3PSSC 102 Criminal Investigation 3PSSC 123 Legal Evidence in Criminal Investigations 3PSSC 141 Interpersonal Skills 3SOCI 100 Introductory Sociology 3 C-130 Grant MacEwan University • A C A D E M I C C A L E N D A R 2012/2013 • www.MacEwan.ca