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Diploma in Police Foundations

St. Clair College

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Police Foundations is a diploma in Fire, Justice & Security programme taught at St. Clair College in Windsor, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 16,631 per year (CAD 5,422 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Fire, Justice & Security
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 5,422 / year
International tuition: CAD 16,631 / year

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

This program presents the knowledge, fitness skills and aptitudes to prepare students for a career in law enforcement. The student will have a strong theoretical foundation on which to build communication, ethical and interpersonal skills. Graduates will know the fundamentals of police investigation techniques, police procedures and community policing. This program will appeal to students who are community-minded and are of good moral character. Students must have good written and oral communication skills and be able to deal with stressful situations. Being physically fit is also important.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Advanced-entry requirement: successful completion of two consecutive semesters of St. Clair's Protection, Security and Investigation program, or a Protection, Security and Investigation diploma (mature applicants should see the college's general Admission Procedures for alternatives). Students train to meet minimum standards for the PREP Test and the Ontario Police Fitness Award, so applicants should assess their physical readiness before enrolling. Domestic applicants apply via Ontario Colleges (ontariocolleges.ca); international applicants via International OCAS.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for programmes starting in Fall 2027 the online application opened on 26 September 2026, the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027, colleges may start sending offers from 1 November 2026, and accepted offers are due by 1 May 2027; Winter 2027 entry has an equal-consideration date of 15 September 2026. St. Clair flags eight oversubscribed programmes and thirteen high-interest programmes for which it recommends applying by 1 February. After the equal-consideration dates, applications are assessed first-come, first-served while seats remain. International applicants apply through the International OCAS portal and are admitted on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis; St. Clair publishes no fixed international closing date. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About St. Clair College

Type: College
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1967
Students: 9,383
Programs: 88
Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Police Foundations award?

St. Clair College awards a Diploma in the field of Fire, Justice & Security on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Police Foundations take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Diploma in Police Foundations cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 16,631 per year (CAD 5,422 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Police Foundations be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at St. Clair College.

What language is Diploma in Police Foundations taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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