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Program Information

Start Date

September 05, 2023

Domestic Availability

Accepting Applications

International Availability

Accepting Applications

Program Code

LSR

Delivery

In Person, Hybrid

Credential

Ontario College Diploma

Program Contact

Sherri Ireland

Program Coordinator

Domestic Tuition

$2484.61 per semester*

International Tuition

$8980.57 per semester*

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January 08, 2024

Domestic Availability

Accepting Applications

International Availability

Accepting Applications

Program Code

LSR

Delivery

In Person, Hybrid

Credential

Ontario College Diploma

Program Contact

Sherri Ireland

Program Coordinator

Domestic Tuition

$2283.42 per semester*

International Tuition

$8811.11 per semester*

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September 03, 2024

Domestic Availability

Accepting Applications

International Availability

Accepting Applications

Program Code

LSR

Delivery

In Person, Hybrid

Credential

Ontario College Diploma

Program Contact

Sherri Ireland

Program Coordinator

Domestic Tuition

$2484.61 per semester*

International Tuition

$8980.57 per semester*

*Domestic tuition amounts shown are from the 2023-2024 academic year and are subject to change.

*International tuition amounts shown are from the 2023-2024 academic year and are subject to change.

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January 06, 2025

Domestic Availability

Accepting Applications

International Availability

Accepting Applications

Program Code

LSR

Delivery

In Person, Hybrid

Credential

Ontario College Diploma

Program Contact

Sherri Ireland

Program Coordinator

Domestic Tuition

$2283.42 per semester*

International Tuition

$8811.11 per semester*

*Domestic tuition amounts shown are from the 2023-2024 academic year and are subject to change.

*International tuition amounts shown are from the 2023-2024 academic year and are subject to change.

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Security, intelligence and investigation professionals work both in the front lines and behind the scenes to “protect Canadian businesses, institutions, infrastructure and people”. In the Protection, Security and Investigation (PSI) program you will develop the knowledge, skills and capabilities to work in a wide variety of roles. The PSI sector is recognized as one of the fastest growing fields in the world. Unlike other programs that focus more on security guard training, our focus is on new concepts in technology, intelligence analytics and investigative skills. This diverse range of marketable skills are essential to your success as an industry professional.

  • Our program’s strength is our faculty members who have extensive experience across all PSI industries including corporate security, policing, health & safety, loss prevention, hospital security, fire prevention, security technologies, cyber security and intelligence
  • Each faculty member will share their unique skills, expertise and experience and introduce you to their extensive network of industry contacts
  • We are affiliated with many PSI industry professional organizations including, ASIS International, CPTED Ontario, Council of Private Investigators Ontario (CPIO)
  • Apply what you have learned in real-word settings with a wide variety of field placement opportunities and applied projects working with community partners
  • Our unique curriculum includes training in crime prevention through environmental design concepts, intelligence and analytics, investigation skills, cyber security techniques, online investigations and emerging security technologies
  • An active advisory committee with members who are senior security managers, and strong partnerships with local municipalities, corporations and emergency services, will help you make additional industry connections
  • You’ll attend industry networking, recruiting and mentoring events to help plan your career path and build a professional network. Events include, Canadian Security Magazine Career Expo, ASIS Student Appreciation Dinner and other PSI industry job fairs, workshops and expos
  • You will complete the training for industry qualifications including:
    • Security Guard License
    • Private Investigator’s License
    • Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) Certification from IAHSS
    • Basic Emergency Management Certification

The program prepared me to enter a corporate work environment confidently and with the base knowledge that I needed to do my job well. I found TD through my placement and I have worked here for five years. In my roles as an Intelligence Security Analyst and now a Physical Security Risk Analyst, I continue to apply various topics that I learned in the program including the intelligence cycle, legal research, physical security threat and risk assessments (STRA), and crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED).”

Lindsay Redgate, Physical Security Risk Analyst, Global Security & Investigations, TD Bank

Students in the Community and Justice as well as the Protection, Security and Investigation programs take the same courses for the first semester after choosing and being accepted into either of these programs. This common focus exposes you to a variety of career options and other programs, while you acquire a base of knowledge and fundamental skills. It also enables you to change direction if you find another program or career area is more appealing. You can enter that program in semester two, provided that you have achieved academic success in first semester, and subject to enrolment capacity.

Through meetings with faculty during the common first semester, I learned about the field of Protection, Security and Investigation and the wide variety of career options available, and this really appealed to me. You can pursue all different kinds of opportunities including integrated security, corporate security or investigations, which is where I am now. In my role at Profile Investigation, I am responsible for administration in our investigations department.

James Skinner, Profile Investigation Inc.

Are you a university graduate? You may be eligible for direct entry into an upper semester of this program and graduate in as little as 12 months. Please contact the program coordinator, for more information.

Upon successful completion of your courses, you will be eligible to complete a 120-hour field placement with one of our community partners.

Private and public enforcement roles, government investigations, and facility protection have grown to include hundreds of thousands of positions in Canada, which means you'll be in demand as a specialist and manager with applicable specialized training. Positions in the industry include:

  • security manager
  • project manager
  • security sales
  • security design
  • corporate investigator
  • executive protection consultant
  • VIP personal security
  • event security management specialist
  • government enforcement officer
  • bank investigator
  • insurance investigator
  • intelligence analyst
  • private investigator
  • risk management specialist
  • fire and safety security specialist
  • casino security, surveillance and investigations
  • hospital security guard
  • armoured car escort
  • by-law enforcement officer
  • animal control and protection officer
  • special constable
  • police officer

With your highly regarded Fleming College diploma, you'll find your career advances quickly. Our graduates have moved into management positions fairly soon after they land their first job. In the Canadian security industry, security managers or professionals with several years of experience and education can expect to make $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 annually. Professionals with 5-10 years industry experience can expect to make $65,000 - $100,000+.

The Indigenous Perspectives Designation (IPD) is an option available to students studying in this program. To qualify for the IPD, students must take and successfully complete GNED49 - Introduction to Indigenous Studies and GNED128 - Indigenous Knowledges, along with a minimum of four approved co-curricular Indigenous events or experiences that will be incorporated into the final portfolio assignment in GNED128. The student’s transcript will indicate the IPD designation. Upon graduation, students with an IPD will have a strong foundational basis in Indigenous Studies, and a designation that will be marketable in the employment sector.

Plan on $800 per year for books and supplies.

  • Work in compliance with established standards and relevant legislation in the protection, security and investigation fields.
  • Make decisions in a timely, effective and legally defensible manner to uphold protection and security.
  • Carry out delegated duties and responsibilities in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
  • Act equitably and justly with diverse populations.
  • Work effectively as a member of a protection and security team.
  • Prevent and resolve crisis, conflict and emergency situations by applying effective techniques.
  • Conduct and/or contribute to investigations by collecting, preserving and presenting admissible evidence.
  • Monitor, evaluate and accurately document behaviours, situations and events.
  • Develop and implement ongoing effective strategies for personal and professional development.

Students applying to Protection, Security and Investigation must meet the following requirements:

  • OSSD including Gr 12 C English

PC / Windows

  • Operating System:
    Windows 10
  • Processor:
    Core i5 - 1.6Ghz minimum
  • Memory:
    8GB minimum
  • Hard Disk:
    160GB minimum

Apple / MacOS

  • Operating System:
    MacOS 10.12 or newer
  • Processor:
    Core i5 6th Gen or better
  • Memory:
    8GB minimum
  • Hard Disk:
    160GB minimum

Internet Connection: 2.5 Mbps Download and 3.0 Mbps Upload (minimum)

Students are required to have their own computer, internet access, webcam and microphone.

Transfer Agreements

You may be able to use credits obtained at Fleming College to continue your postsecondary education in pursuit of a degree. The articulation and credit transfer agreements with our partner institutions are summarized here.

Bachelor of Professional Arts in Communication Studies
Requirement
  • Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
  • 60 out of a 120-credit degree.
  • Refer to the articulation statement for further details.

To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.

For more information

Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Professional Arts in Criminal Justice
Requirement
  • Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
  • 60 out of a 120-credit degree.
  • Refer to the articulation statement for further details.

To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.

For more information

Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Professional Arts in Governance, Law and Management
Requirement
  • Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
  • 60 out of a 120-credit degree.
  • Refer to the articulation statement for further details.

To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.

For more information

Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services
Requirement
  • Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
  • 60 out of a 120-credit degree.
  • Refer to the articulation statement for further details.

To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.

For more information

Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Criminal Justice (General)
Requirement
  • Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
  • 64 out of a 192 credit degree.

To apply please see the Charles Sturt University's admissions website.

For more information

Visit the Charles Sturt University website for further articulation and program information.

Bachelor of Public Safety and Security (General)
Requirement
  • Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
  • 64 out of a 192 credit degree.

To apply please see the Charles Sturt University's admissions website.

For more information

Visit the Charles Sturt University website for further articulation and program information.

Bachelor of Police Studies
Requirement
  • Minimum 60% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • 33 out of a 120 credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.

For more information

Visit the Georgian College website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice (3Yr)
Requirement
  • Minimum 65% cumulative program average.
  • The program is offered face-to-face (Mt Gravatt campus or Gold Coast campus) or online.
Transfer Credit
  • 120 credit points out of a 240 credit point degree.
  • Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.

To apply please see the Griffith University's admissions website.

For more information

Visit the Griffith University website for further articulation and program information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Social Science in Criminal Justice
Requirement
  • Minimum 65% cumulative program average.
  • Possess ENG4U (Grade 12 University English) or equivalent with a course grade of 70%.
Transfer Credit
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
For more information

Visit the Humber College website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

Bachelor of Arts & Science in Criminology
Requirement
  • Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • 6 out of a 20 credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Lakehead University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Justice
Requirement
  • Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • 60 out of a 120 credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Ontario Tech University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies and Digital Technology
Requirement
  • Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • 60 out of a 120 credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Ontario Tech University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology
Requirement
  • Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • 60 out of a 120 credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Ontario Tech University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Requirement
  • Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • 60 out of a 120 credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Ontario Tech University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Commerce
Requirement
  • Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
  • Completion of the Ontario Tech Commerce Bridge.
Transfer Credit
  • 45 out of a 120 credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Ontario Tech University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies
Requirement
  • Minimum B cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • Entry into 3rd-year studies of a 4-year program.
  • Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.

To apply please see the Royal Roads University's admissions website.

For more information

Visit the Royal Roads University website for further articulation and program information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Crime and Intelligence Analysis
Requirement
  • Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • Entry into 3rd semester standing in an 8-semester program.

To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.

For more information

Visit the Seneca College website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Requirement
  • Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • Entry into 4th semester standing in an 8-semester program.

To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.

For more information

Visit the Seneca College website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Arts in Policing and Community Well-being
Requirement
  • Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • 5 out of a 20 credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Trent University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies
Requirement
  • Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • 5 out of a 20-credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Trent University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Applied Science in Justice Studies
Requirement
  • Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • 10 out of a 20 credit degree.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the University of Guelph-Humber website for further articulation and program information.

Bachelor of Arts
Requirement
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
Transfer Credit
  • 2.5 out of a 20 credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the University of Windsor website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

Bachelor of Arts (General)
Requirement
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
Transfer Credit
  • 2.5 out of a 15 credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the University of Windsor website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

Bachelor of Social Work
Requirement
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
Transfer Credit
  • 2.5 out of a 20 credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the University of Windsor website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

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