Community and Justice Services
2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Obtain a Level 1 leadership certificate at a therapeutic wilderness camp
Overview
This program will prepare you for a rewarding and challenging career working with youth and adults in crisis. You will gain a working knowledge of the law, criminology, victimology and human behaviour. Benefit from practical workshops, industry tours and an integrated field placement component. Applied workshops include conflict resolution, mental health first aid, hostage taking and negotiating, and forensics. This comprehensive training will give you the skills you need to work in the fields of youth justice, restorative justice and adult corrections.
The program includes a 200-hour field placement.
Your Future Career
- Program development facilitator
- Youth worker
- Restorative justice worker
- Policing
- Correctional officer
- Crisis intervention officer
- Emergency response team officer
- Canine unit officer
- Court liaison officer/bailiff
What You Learn
- Criminology
- Criminal law and procedures
- Community program development and intervention
- Case management techniques
- Interviewing and counselling techniques
- Special needs and diverse client groups
- Human behaviour and mental health
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U
If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency. View current English Language Proficiency Requirements.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1
| SLJ 101 | Introduction to Canadian Criminal Justice |
| SLJ102 | Criminology |
| SLJ105 | Canadian Government & Public Administration |
| SLJ106 | Community and Social Services |
| PSY100 | Foundations in Psychology |
| SOC100 | Foundations in Sociology |
| CMM125 | College Communications I |
Semester 2
| CJS101 | Correctional Programming |
| PSY240 | Foundations of Psychology 2 |
| CLT100 | Canadas First People |
| SLJ305 | Youth in Conflict |
| SLJ207 | Conflict Management & Crisis Intervention |
| HUM200 | Group Dynamics |
| GENED | General Education Elective On Line (COM Sem 2) |
Semester 3
| CJS151 | Programming & Community Development |
| CJS201 | Special Topics: Diverse Client Groups |
| CJS205 | Introduction to Management Techniques |
| CJS210 | Principles of Community Re-Integration |
| CJS155 | Correctional Administration |
| CJS160 | Interviewing & Counselling Techniques |
| PFN100 | Personal Finance (in-class) |
Semester 4
| SLJ408 | Career Fitness Testing (7 weeks) |
| CJS250 | Field Placement Integration |
| CJS251 | Placement Workshops (7 weeks) |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
Ancillary fees have been reviewed as a result of COVID-19 and alternative service and program delivery plans. For current ancillary fees details please see https://www.canadorecollege.ca/get-started/money/fees-and-expenses
2020-2021 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Commerce Court Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2720.24 | $1234.09 | - | - | $3954.33 |
| 2 | $2720.24 | $1094.09 | - | $240 | $4054.33 |
2020-2021 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Commerce Court Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12795.66 | $1813.09 | - | - | $14608.75 |
| 2 | $12795.66 | $1673.09 | - | $240 | $14708.75 |
What You Need - Recommended
What You Need - Recommended
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
You will also need:
- First Aid / CPR (2nd year) - apx. $90.00
- Mental Health First Aid - apx. $30.00
- Running Shoes, for fitness class (2nd year) - apx. $50.00
- Conflict Resolution Certification (2nd year) - apx. $18.00
- Emergency Response Baton (2nd year) - apx. $10.00
- Criminal Background Check (2nd year) - apx. $25.00
- Use of Force Certification (2nd year) - apx. $250.00 (optional)
Canadore College will implement Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in Fall 2020 to enhance students’ learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure student flexibility in learning. To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD
Certification/Accreditation
Certification/Accreditation
Students have the opportunity to obtain further certifications through the program including Standard First Aid and CPR, Mental Health First Aid, Conflict Prevention and Intervention, ACHIEVE-2 Day Leadership Workshop, Conflict Resolution Simulation Lab, Suicide Awareness and Intervention Workshop and Use of Force Certification (some at an extra cost).
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.
Further Your Education
Further Your Education
Business Management – 8 months to complete
Human Resources Management – 8 months to complete
Mental Health and Addictions (Intensive) – 10 months (condensed) to complete
Police Foundations – 8 months to complete
Project Management – Information Technology – 8 months to complete
Recreation and Leisure Services (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
Recreation Therapy (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
Social Service Worker Intensive (accelerated) – 10 months (condensed) to complete (must have a min of 40 hrs of direct experience with clients in a social service agency)
Strength and Sport Conditioning (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
Youth at Risk – 8 months to complete
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