Graduate Diploma in Police Leadership at Ontario Tech University

Programme overview

The Graduate Diploma in Police Leadership is a part-time online program that develops problem-solving, critical thinking and scholarly reflection on policing in the 21st century. It takes a big-picture view of policing in a changing technological, political, social and demographic landscape and is aimed at police officers in or aspiring to leadership positions.

Faculty: Social Science and Humanities | Department: Criminology and Justice | Intake: September and January | Study mode: part-time; online | Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Students complete four graduate courses delivered entirely online as self-paced modules: SSCI 5410G Leading and Implementing Transformation in Police Organizations, SSCI 5400G Equity and Inclusion in Policing, SSCI 5430G Historic and Emerging Patterns in Policing, and SSCI 5420G Evidence-Based Policing. Each course is transferable to the Master of Arts in Criminology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree from a Canadian university or equivalent, normally in a social science giving a grounding in social science methods and criminological theory (applicants without a social science degree should contact the Graduate Program Director first). Minimum B-minus standing (GPA 2.7 on a 4.3 scale, 70 to 72 per cent) or permission of the Graduate Program Director; applicants below this or without a degree are considered case by case. Portfolio: curriculum vitae, a sample of scholarly writing, and a letter confirming current employment at a police service. A minimum passing grade of B-minus is required in each course.

Intake: September and January

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ontariotechu.ca/

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