Justice Studies Diploma: Law Enforcement Specialization

Prepare yourself for an exciting career in the field of law enforcement!

The Justice Studies Diploma with a Law Enforcement Specialization 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 Law Enforcement

Police Officer	RCMP Officer
Correctional Peace Officer	Bylaw Enforcement Officer
Military Police Member

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Courses in Program

Courses in program subject to change.

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
Criminal Law in Canada (LEGL160)	3	45
Introduction to Law Enforcement (HHC0271)	3	45
Canadian Criminal Procedure (HHC0272)	3	45
Criminal Evidence (HHC0273)	3	45
Criminal Investigation (HHC0274)	3	45
Law Enforcement Legislation and Case Law (HHC0275)	3	45
Law Enforcement Ethics (HHC0276)	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

Law Enforcement Additional Admission Requirement

A medical release form completed by a doctor stating that:

The applicant can handle strenuous physical exercise
The applicant has good eyesight and colour vision

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