Overview
The Criminal Justice Diploma provides a social justice perspective on criminal justice systems and processes that form the foundation for ethical, responsible, and professional practice in the criminal justice field. This applied program incorporates classroom and community learning experiences with theoretical frameworks for practice. Topics covered include the collaboration of police, courts, corrections, and social service agencies; the impacts of colonization and the resulting intergenerational trauma of Indigenous Peoples; and a critical understanding and social justice approach to current challenges in modern society. Upon receiving your diploma, you’ll be ready for entry-level positions in correctional services, customs, law enforcement, and services to young offenders.