Criminal and Social Justice Diploma

Launch your future with this flexible, two-year Criminal and Social Justice Diploma. Offered fully online or through a blend of face-to-face and online courses, the program allows you to balance your education with work and life while earning 60 credits.

Built to move you forward, this diploma prepares you for career opportunities in criminal or social justice and sets you up for continued academic success. With a strong emphasis on transferability, the program is designed to help you move seamlessly into a full bachelor’s degree after completing two years at College of the Rockies.

Program Information

In the Criminal and Social Justice Diploma program, you’ll examine theories of human and social behaviour while gaining insight into the criminal justice system and the cultural and institutional foundations of crime and deviance. You’ll explore issues of oppression and marginalization, deepen your understanding of Indigenous peoples and Indigenous knowledge, and build practical skills in cross-cultural relations, communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention.

Throughout the program, you’ll develop the knowledge and competencies needed to continue your post-secondary education or prepare for a rewarding career in the criminal and social justice field.

The program begins each September—start planning your next step today.

Program Overview

View admission requirements, program completion requirements and individual course information.

Note: The information for this program is currently set to display information for the 2026/27 academic year. To view other years, choose from the sort feature from the “select calendar” drop-down.

View Criminal and Social Justice Planning Form

View the pdf version of the official program outline

Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students

For the 2025/26 academic year (2025/SU, 2025/FA, 2026/WI, 2026/SP)

Year 1

Application Fee:	$30.00
Tuition:	$3,870.48
Student Association Fee:	$69.00
Bus Pass Fee:	$88.80
Health and Dental Fee:	$240.00

Year 2

Tuition:	$3,725.70
Student Association Fee:	$69.00
Bus Pass Fee:	$88.80
Health and Dental Fee:	$240.00

_{*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Tuition and Fees for International Students

For the 2025/26 academic year (2025/SU, 2025/FA, 2026/WI, 2026/SP)

Year 1

International Application Fee:	$100.00
One-time International Education Fee:	$100.00
Tuition:	$16,340.96
Student Association Fee	$69.00
Bus Pass Fee	$88.80
Health and Dental Fee	$240.00
Guard.me Insurance	$270.00

Year 2

Tuition:	$16,340.70
Student Association Fee	$69.00
Bus Pass Fee	$88.80
Health and Dental Fee	$240.00

*_{Tuition and Fees for international students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook and supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

_{Refer to: International Education Fees Schedule for 2026/27 tuition.}

Career Info and Pathways

An education in Career and Social Justice opens up many career options. Just a few examples include:

Correctional Service Officers *
Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers *
Border Services, Customs, and Immigration Officers *

With additional education and/or experience, career opportunities may include:

Probation and Parole Officers
Social and Community Service Workers *
Managers in Social, Community, and Correctional Services *

* High Opportunity Occupation

Criminal and Social Justice Diploma – Block Transfer Agreements

To Institution	Program
Athabasca University	Please review the BCCAT site for all current agreements.	Transfer Agreements
Columbia Southern University	Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Administration – Appendix 1	Transfer Agreement
Kwantlen Polytechnic University	Faculty of Arts – up to 60 credits. _{Note: For transfer details please see the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Calendar or visit the BC Transfer Guide website.}
Lethbridge College	Bachelor of Criminal Justice _{Note: GPA is a minimum 3.0}	Transfer Agreement
Royal Roads University	Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies	Transfer Agreement
Vancouver Island University	Bachelor of Arts, Criminology Major Program	Transfer Agreement