Criminal and Social Justice Certificate

This certificate program is delivered fully online or in a combination of face-to-face and online courses and is is awarded to students who successfully complete the one year certificate curriculum, a total of 30 credits.

The program is designed to prepare you for a potential career in the field of criminal or social justice or to further post-secondary education such as a bachelor degree.

This program starts in September each year. Part-time students applying in the Winter or Spring semester should select University General Studies as their program when applying.

In the criminal and social justice diploma program, you will:

• Study theories of human and social behavior, criminal justice system and cultural and institutional roots of crime and deviance
• Learn about oppression and marginalization and will further their understanding of Indigenous peoples and Indigenous knowledge
• Develop effective skills in cross-cultural relations, communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention.
• Be provided opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills to further your post-secondary education or to prepare for a potential career within the field of criminal and social justice.

Fall

Winter

One elective from the following:

Total Credits: 30

View official program outline.

Year 1 – Semester 1 – Fall

Year 1 – Semester 2 – Winter

Choose one elective from the following:

Notes:

• Must choose PSYC 102 if completing the diploma program and requires this course be taken in year 1 Winter Semester.
• CRIM 103/ PSYC 103 (offered in Winter Semester) (for diploma stream, this is required in second year)
• HSWR 214 (offered in Spring Semester) (for diploma stream, this can be an elective in the second year)

Academic Requirements:

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
• Minimum 65% in either English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent.

Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students:

For the 2024/25 academic year (2024/SU, 2024/FA, 2025/WI, 2025/SP)

_{*These prices are for domestic students and may not be 100% accurate. However, these estimates will give you an adequate idea of tuition and fees for our programs. These prices do not include textbook costs. All prices are subject to change. Tuition fees include an alumni fee, student activity fees, and a student technology fee. In certain cases a materials and supply fee may also be included. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Tuition and Fees for International Students:

For the 2024/25 academic year (2024/SU, 2024/FA, 2025/WI, 2025/SP)

_{*These prices are for international students and may not be 100% accurate. However, these estimates will give you an adequate idea of tuition and fees for our programs. These prices do not include textbook costs. All prices are subject to change. Tuition fees include an alumni fee, student activity fees, and a student technology fee. In certain cases a materials and supply fee may also be included. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Most careers in this field require a minimum of a diploma. With the Criminal and Social Justice diploma and/or additional education, some careers available with federal, provincial, and municipal governments are:

• Correctional Service Officers *
• Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers *
• Probation and Parole Officers
• Social and Community Service Workers *

* High Opportunity Occupation