Fleming College

Communications I is an introductory course that provides a foundation in college-level communications by teaching students to read critically, write appropriately for a variety of audiences, conduct and cite research, and revise for clarity and correctness. In seminars and labs, students will engage in both independent and collaborative activities, including the development of a digital portfolio designed to help them become more effective communicators in academic and professional environments.

This course provides an introduction to the democratic system of governance in Canada. It includes a description of the organization, structure, interaction, and administration of the three (3) levels of government. The course will introduce and identify the daily problems and issues faced by Canadians in a political context, including public opinion and special interest groups. Major themes explored include a brief introduction to political beliefs and values, an examination of cleavages within the Canadian population, the Canadian constitution, nationalism, and political culture and spectrum. These concepts will be examined in the current forum of the daily politics that unfold during the course. Students will begin to develop research writing skills and group discussion skills.

This course provides an introductory overview of the Canadian Justice System. Special emphasis is placed on the criminal, civil and administrative justice systems. Contemporary issues affecting the systems will be analysed and discussed. Topics covered will include but not be limited to: an introduction to the nature of the law, the legal system, the court system, the legal profession and legal ethics, the Canadian Constitution, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, statutory interpretation, the role of the common law.

This course provides a broad overview of sociology and how it can help us understand everyday life. Thinking sociologically involves challenging common assumptions about our world and seeing the connections between our individual experiences and the larger social context in which they occur. In so doing, we recognize our role in creating the social world, how it affects who we are and how we live, and our potential to change it. Students must complete one hour of self-directed learning per week to successfully complete this course.

This introductory course develops a set of generic skills, that support studies at a post-secondary level and provide a foundation for the student's career success.

This course prepares students to use technology efficiently and effectively in college and workplace environments. Topics include Windows 10, Microsoft Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook), myCampus Portal, D2L, Internet, file management, collaboration tools, LinkedIn, and various social media platforms as they relate to professionalism in the field of Human Services. Course content is delivered through in-class labs using lecture, guided instruction, discussions, and hands-on activities, and through online self-directed learning (SDL) tutorials, articles and activities. Students will improve their technology skills and build a professional online image.

This course is an introduction to the study of Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit) peoples in Canada. Students will explore the complex historical and contemporary relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. The course will also guide students to begin to understand the diversity and depth of Indigenous societies, worldviews, and knowledge through a multi-disciplinary lens.

This course offers a systematic approach to exploring human behaviour. The concepts and empirical findings are examined using a variety of theoretical approaches. Major topics include perception, motivation, learning, memory, intelligence, and personality.

Business people and consumers in Ontario are affected by a broad spectrum of federal, provincial and municipal laws and a variety of court-created legal principles. This course serves as an introduction to business and consumer law.

This course will prepare students for entry level employment in a security related workplace, offering students practical career development opportunities, industry networking, resume building and portfolio development. Industry recruiters and guest speakers will be invited to speak to students and expand the student's understanding of career options. This course is designed to help facilitate opportunities for students who are seeking summer and/or part-time employment in security in order to jump start their career.

Communications II, building on the foundation of Communications I, is a blended course that teaches students to write and communicate for a variety of professional situations. In seminars, labs and online modules, students will develop a professional portfolio that demonstrates their abilities to meet the challenges of a changing workplace.

Pre-Requisites

• Communications I (COMM 201)

This course will provide the student with an understanding of the role of strategic planning and design as a component of physical security. The student will learn the benefits and potential pitfalls of traditional security techniques and modern security innovations. The student will develop critical thinking and decision making skills, with a particular emphasis on managing security through the use of physical security methods. The student will understand the importance of business function and continuity as a core responsibilty of security. The course will utilize Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design theory to support the learning of these concepts.

This course provides the student with a familiarization of the roles and responsibilities of a Security Officer in relation to day-to-day security operations. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of clear and precise notebook keeping and report writing. Effective patrol and traffic control procedures will be identified. The legislation and licensing requirements will be examined. Practical exercises emphasising powers of arrest, bomb threat procedures and interviewing techniques will all be completed during the course of study.

This course will provide the student with an ability to locate, understand and practically apply various sections of the Criminal Code of Canada and Other Federal and Provincial Statutes in relation to Private Policing. The student will also gain an understanding of the value of effective communications in dealing with the public. Basic knowledge of Canadian law is required.

In this course students will critically examine issues in diversity. Specifically, students will focus on topics pertaining to inequalities such as race, gender, ethnicity, and sexual orientation, in various social settings. Incorporating social/legal explanations of diversity, students will develop a clear understanding of the impacted groups and learn how to apply possible strategies and practices to their professional and personal lives.

This course provides the student with an operational understanding of the use and integration of physical security into security operations in the current global environment. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of identifying security deficiencies and making cost effective recommendations based on industry best practices and management experience to reduce negative impacts to the business.

This course provides the student with a familiarization of roles and responsibilities of a Security Manager, Supervisor or Protection Officer in relation to the management of crime scenes and investigations. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of effectively managing a crime scene, collecting and preserving evidence and preparing necessary documentation.

Security professionals are required on a daily basis to use a variety of technologies to complete complex tasks in support of diverse objectives within an ever changing threat spectrum. This course exposes the learner to emerging technologies and provides them with the skills necessary to use a variety of online sources and data analysis tools for the conduct of investigations; intelligence gathering; operational security; and risk analysis tasks.

This course provides the student with a familiarization of roles and responsibilities of a Security Manager, Supervisor or Protection Officer in relation to the management of risk, contingency management and, emergency planning. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of effectively making business decisions and managing contingency situations to reduce negative impacts to the business in a cost-effective manner.

This course will introduce students to the culture of intelligence, common operational methodologies and investigative techniques used to detect, assess and evaluate threats and illicit activities.

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This course provides the student with a familiarization of roles and responsibilities of a Security Manager, Supervisor or Protection Officer in relation to the management of risk. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of effectively making business decisions and managing situations to reduce negative impacts to the business in a cost effective manner.

This course will provide students with the practical knowledge they need to navigate their way through physical security projects from start to finish. Students will follow a prescribed step process where they will be required to identify vulnerabilities, access risk, communicate with clients, plan remedial strategies, participate in the tendering process, procurement, oversee spending/budgeting estimates, project implementation, scheduling, training and commissioning of a project. Students will be introduced to the fundamental principles of sound business ethics and business practices. The semester will be comprised of one business project which will be graded incrementally from beginning to completion.

This course will prepare students for field placement and/or employment opportunities in a variety of investigative, security and/or security technology related industries. Offering students practical career development opportunities, industry networking, resume building and portfolio development. Industry recruiters and guest speakers will be invited to speak to students and expand the student's understanding of career options.

Our concern about crime and frustration over criminals are major issues that command our attention. Criminology is a multidisciplinary field that helps us understand and take action. Historically, it has offered many explanations that have influenced our reactions to and social policy toward crime and criminals. This course will consist of three main parts: definitions and measurement of crime, theories of crime, crime and society.

Field placement is a four-week period (120 hours maximum: according to the field placement agency's regularly scheduled work-hours) at the end of the fourth semester that will present students with the opportunity to put into practice the skills and theory learned in the classroom.

Pre-Requisites

• Communications I (COMM 201)
• Intro to Political Science & Public Administration (LAWS 43)
• Introduction to Canadian Justice System (LAWS 44)
• Strategies for Success (SOCI 122)
• Introduction to Sociology (SOCI 123)
• Introduction to Psychology (SOCI 36)
• Technology for Human Service Professionals (COMP 589)
• Physical Security Management (LAWS 62)
• Intelligence and Investigation Methodologies I (LAWS 65)
• Statutes (LAWS 75)
• Business and Contract Law (LAWS 4)
• Communications II (COMM 202)
• Legal Research for Protection, Security and Investigation (LAWS 297)
• Criminal and Civil Scene Investigation (LAWS 15)
• Operational Security Management (LAWS 59)
• Threat and Risk Management (LAWS 129)
• Emergency and Risk Planning (ESRV 27)
• Intelligence and Investigation Methodologies II (LAWS 254)
• Asset Protection (LAWS 279)
• Cyber Security and Online Investigations (LAWS 280)
• The Diversity Lens (GNED 154)
• Introduction to Indigenous Studies (GNED 49)
• Field Integration (FLPL 7)
• Criminology (LAWS 18)
• Security Technologies (LAWS 327)
• Human Relations for Security Professionals (MGMT 178)
• Business and Project Implementation (MGMT 179)

Currently being developed

This course will introduce students to the culture of intelligence, common operational methodologies and investigative techniques used to detect, assess and evaluate threats and illicit activities.

Pre-Requisites

• Intelligence and Investigation Methodologies I (LAWS 65)

This course will provide the student with an introduction to the current trends in security technology and insight into upgrade paths improving traditional security equipment that is utilized within the security industry today. Emphasis will be placed on researching, identifying and applying new security technologies and learning the many aspects of when and where the equipment should be used.

All graduates of diploma programs require general education credits. These courses allow you to explore issues of societal concern by looking at the history, theory and contemporary applications of those issues.

Your program has designated some required general education courses. In addition, you have the opportunity to choose from a list of electives each semester.

Many of these courses and some other general education courses are also available through evening classes, by distance education, or on-line. See our Part-Time Studies Calendar for these opportunities.

You may already possess general education equivalencies from other colleges or universities. Please see the General Education Co-ordinators at the Peterborough and Lindsay locations for possible exemptions.