Admission Requirements

ADMISSIONS
New students are accepted into the Policing program in the Fall (September) and Winter (January) terms. Qualified applicants may be admitted into programs outside of normal intakes. Interested applicants are considered on an individual basis for acceptance into a program in an alternative or modified format.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to have an Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent. Applicants are also required to successfully complete an admissions assessment in reading comprehension, sentence skills, essay writing, and arithmetic (out-of-town testing is also available) to ensure they are best prepared for success in this program.

NON-ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to review an online information package and complete a questionnaire relating to the entry/suitability requirements for a career in law enforcement. The completed questionnaire will be reviewed by the School of Justice Studies to ensure applicants have read and understood these requirements. Applicants are advised they will be required to undergo a Criminal Record Check if they intend to enroll in a practicum.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
Although no physical requirements are placed on applicants for entry to the program, applicants should ensure through a medical examination that their cardio-vascular system is suitable to undertake strenuous fitness related exercise. In addition, applicants are advised to undergo eyesight/colour vision testing for compatibility with the requirements of employers.

Applicants who lack the required academic admission requirements can apply to the College and University Preparatory Program to upgrade for your program.

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
If you have experience working in this field of study, you may be eligible for Prior Learning Assessment.