Program Details

Associate degree in Policing and Security

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Program chair

Dr. John Hatzadony

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Mission

The Diploma in Policing prepares competent policing professionals equipped with the knowledge, practical skills, and professional values required to perform operational policing duties within the United Arab Emirates. The program develops graduates who apply policing procedures, legal principles, ethical standards, and effective communication to support public safety, crime prevention, community engagement, and the delivery of professional policing services in accordance with UAE laws and national priorities.

Description

The Diploma in Policing has been developed to support the strategic priorities of the United Arab Emirates by preparing competent policing professionals capable of serving their communities with integrity, professionalism, and accountability. The program contributes to the development of a skilled national workforce by providing learners with the knowledge, practical skills, and ethical foundations required for effective operational policing.

The curriculum provides a comprehensive introduction to the core areas of modern policing in the UAE, including policing principles, criminal justice, police leadership, organizational culture, human rights and ethics, community policing, crime scene management, criminal investigation, and child protection. The program integrates theoretical learning with practical application through case studies, scenario-based learning, simulations, and workplace-oriented activities that reflect contemporary policing practice.

Graduates develop the competencies required to communicate effectively, apply UAE legislation and policing procedures, conduct basic investigations, preserve crime scenes, engage constructively with communities, and make informed operational decisions while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct and ethical practice. The program also promotes teamwork, continuous professional development, and a commitment to public service, preparing graduates for entry-level

Educational Objectives

Graduates will perform effectively in operational policing roles by applying the knowledge, practical skills, and professional competencies required within UAE policing organizations.
Graduates will communicate professionally and work collaboratively with colleagues, partner agencies, and members of the community to support effective policing services
Graduates will apply UAE laws, policing procedures, ethical standards, and human rights principles when making operational decisions and delivering police services.

Graduates will contribute to community safety, crime prevention, investigations, and public protection through effective policing practices that support the security of the UAE.
Graduates will demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development, lifelong learning, and the ongoing enhancement of policing knowledge and skills.
Graduates will demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and civic responsibility while serving the community in accordance with UAE national values and policing ethics.

Learning Outcomes

Communication: Communicate effectively using appropriate oral, written, and digital communication skills in policing and criminal justice contexts.

Communication: Communicate effectively using appropriate oral, written, and digital communication skills in policing and criminal justice contexts.
Legal and Ethical Practice: Apply UAE policing legislation, professional ethics, human rights principles, and organizational policies when performing policing duties and making operational decisions.
Professional Knowledge: Apply fundamental knowledge of policing, criminal justice, investigations, community policing, leadership, crime scene management, and child protection to routine and non-routine policing situations.
Problem Solving: Analyse policing situations, identify appropriate courses of action, and apply established policing procedures to address operational challenges and community needs.
Professional Practice: Demonstrate practical policing skills, teamwork, leadership, and professional judgment while working safely and effectively in operational policing environments.
Professional Development and Community Service: Demonstrate commitment to continuous professional learning, public service, and community engagement in support of policing effectiveness and the security of the UAE.

Online Courses

Program Courses that are approved for Optional Online Delivery

Course Code	Course Title
SEC100	Introduction to Academic Studies
ISL100	Islamic Studies
EMS100	Emirates Studies

General Education

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
SEC100	Introduction to Academic Studies	3
SEC290	Introduction to Innovation in SSDEC	3
ENG110	English1	3
ENG103	General English for Diploma	3
SCI100	Environment, Health and Safety	3
HUM100	Ethical Studies	3
ARA100	Arabic Studies	3
ISL100	Islamic Studies	3
EMS100	Emirates Studies	3
	Total	27

Core Courses

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
PAS101A	Introduction to Policing	3
PAS104A	Law and Criminal Justice Studies	3
PAS103A	Crime Scenes (Arabic Offering)	3
PAS201A	Human Rights, Ethics, and Policing	3
PAS202A	Organizational Culture and Policing	3
PAS203A	Community Policing	3
PAS204A	Child Protection (Arabic Offering)	3
PAS102A	Introduction to Leadership (Arabic Offering)	3
	Total	24

Elective Courses

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
PAS217A	Evidence Based Policing (Arabic Offering)	3
PAS206	Crime Investigation	3
IEM205A	Elective: Geographical Information Systems (Arabic Offering)	3
	Total	9

Study Plan:Ideal Full-time Study

Semester 1 5 Courses• 15 Credits

Code	Name	Credits
SEC100A	Introduction to Academic Studies	3
PAS101A	Introduction to Policing	3
SCI100A	Environment, health and Safety	3
ENG103	General English for Diploma	3
PAS102	Intro to Police Leadership	3

Semester 2 5 Courses• 15 Credits

Code	Name	Credits
PAS104A	Law and Criminal Justice Studies	3
PAS103A	Crime Scenes (Arabic Offering)	3
PAS201A	Human Rights, Ethics, and Policing	3
EMS100	Emirates Studies	3
ISL100	Islamic Studies	3

Semester 3 5 Courses• 15 Credits

Code	Name	Credits
HUM100A	Ethical Studies	3
PAS202A	Organizational Culture and Policing	3
PAS203A	Community Policing	3
HLS100	UAE Homeland Security	3
ARA100	Arabic Studies	3

Semester 4 5 Courses• 15 Credits

Code	Name	Credits
PAS204A	Child Protection (Arabic Offering)	3
SEC290A	Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship	3
PAS205A	Elective: Road Policing and Public Safety	3
PAS206	Crime Investigation	3
IEM205A	Elective: Geographical Information Systems (Arabic Offering)	3

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