Justice Studies Diploma: Correctional Studies Specialization

The Justice Studies Diploma with a Correctional Studies Specialization will prepare you for a career in a correctional institution, community corrections, non-profit correctional services or probation.

This is an exciting two-year (four semester) career program that is offered full-time and begins every fall semester.

Tuition

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Potential Careers in Correctional Studies

Correctional Peace Officer	Correctional Service Worker
Probation Officer	Community Corrections Officer
Not-for-profit Offender Services Worker	Reintegration Worker
Remand / Attendance Centre Worker	Sheriff

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Courses in Program

Year 1

Course	Credits	Hours
Introduction to the Criminal Justice System (CORR151)	3	45
Interpersonal relationships and Communication Skills (COMM180)	3	45
Health, Wellness and Fitness I (HHC0022)	3	45
Effective Presentation and Speech (COMM173)	3	45
English Composition (ENGL150)	3	45
Introduction to Sociology (SOCI150)	3	45
Diversity and Criminal Justice in Canada (CORR155)	3	45
Introduction to Psychology (PSYC150)	3	45
Suicide Prevention (HHC0245)	1	15
Criminology (CORR255)	3	45
Fundamentals of Written Communication (COMM181)	3	45
Technical Report Writing (COMM200)	3	45
Basic Computer Skills for Human Service Workers (COMP149)	3	45

Year 2

Course	Credits	Hours
Abnormal Psychology (PSYC250)	3	45
Health, Wellness and Fitness II (HHC0246)	1	15
Correctional Methods (CORR254)	3	45
Special Needs Offenders (SOCI250)	3	45
Introduction to Corrections (CORR150)	3	45
Correctional Administration (CORR252)	3	45
Correctional Casework and Counselling (CORR253)	3	45
Criminal Law in Canada (LEGL160)	3	45
Correctional Law (LEGL161)	3	45

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

High School Diploma with credit in English 30-1 or 65% in English 30-2 or equivalent

OR:

Successful completion of the General Equivalency Development test with a standard score of 520 in Language Arts: Reading and Writing

OR:

Satisfactory results on the BVC Admissions Test

Additional Admission Requirement

A current Police Information Check (PIC) with a vulnerable sector search that is completely clear

English Language Proficiency Requirements

See English Language Proficiency Requirements for details.

Transferability

Graduates of this program may be accepted into:

Lethbridge College - Bachelor of Applied Arts, Correctional Studies
Athabasca University - Bachelor of Professional Arts in Criminal Justice or Governance, Law and Management
Royal Roads University - Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies
University of Calgary - Graduates of two-year BVC diploma programs will be awarded up to 5 full course junior open options

Some transfer credit is available from:

Douglas College
Mount Royal University