PrintDiploma in Police Studies (8291) Program Requirements
Academic Credit – 24 Units
The Diploma in Police Studies, in compliance with McMaster’s Senate and Undergraduate Council Guidelines for Certificates and Diplomas, will require 24 units of study; this will be comprised of 16 units of Core topics and 8 units of Elective topics.
Core Courses
- 550-802 Policing in a Multicultural Society (3.0 units)
- 560-850 Business Communications (3.0 units)
- 620-467 Response to Victims in Crisis (3.0 units)
- 620-469 Community Policing: Evolution or Revolution (3.0 units)
- 620-490 Problem Solving for Police Officers: Concepts, Skills and Strategies (2.0 units)
- 620-491 Violence in Relationships (2.0 units)
Electives: (students must choose a minimum of eight (8) units of elective credit)
- 570-810 Effective Business English (3.0 units)
- 570-847 Principles and Practice of Supervision (3.0 units)
- 570-825 Business Administration I (3.0 units)
- 610-855 Understanding Human Behaviour (3.0 units)
- 611-121 Introduction to Working with Problem Gambling Issues (2.0 units)
- 620-464 Foundations of Policing in Canada (3.0 units) DISCONTINUED
- 620-466 Criminology and Correctional Treatment (3.0 units) DISCONTINUED
- 620-468 Basic Principles in Conflict Resolution (3 units) DISCONTINUED
- 974-401/901 Human Resources Management (3.0 units)
- 620-493 Terrorism and Domestic Security (3.0 units) DISCONTINUED