Bachelor of Community and Criminal Justice (Honours)

About the Program

This Bachelor of Community and Criminal Justice is a four-year co-op degree program that emphasizes the importance of individual values, principled leadership, and inter-professional and multi-sector collaboration to address both individual and societal issues related to crime, community safety and community wellbeing.
Our program is anchored to a strong foundation in values, service and action, and draws from a rich network of community and institutional collaborators and partners. Through an intentionally designed learning journey, students are exposed to ideas and they learn skills that will enable them to contribute and adapt to changing needs and demands. Our "ecological" focus on individuals, groups, organizations and society helps students tackle the increasing complexity of the community safety landscape. Our combination of classroom based and work integrated learning forms a "bridge to practice", so students can develop the capabilities that will position them as preferred graduates for the labour market of the next decade.

Program Information

Note:

Upon successful completion of the Human Services Foundation program (degree stream), students may apply to Conestoga's Bachelor of Community and Criminal Justice or Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development degree programs.
Degree completion pathways exist for students completing diplomas in related fields, such as Police Foundations; Protection, Security, and Investigation, and Social Service Worker.
The co-op work term occurs during the spring/summer term between the third and fourth years of the program. The co-op work term runs for 14 weeks .

Bachelor's Degrees in Applied Areas of Study

Conestoga's Bachelor's degrees:

are current and offer a balance of applied study and theory.
offer integrated content across disciplines including business, liberal arts and sciences.
offer personal learning experiences with smaller class sizes.
result in a graduate with thorough knowledge and co-op work experience.
provide opportunity for further studies in a number of articulation agreements with universities worldwide.
are government approved and meet all ministry standards.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older
A minimum of six (6) Grade 12 U or M level courses with a minimum cumulative average of 65%, one of which must be Grade 12 compulsory English (ENG4U) with a minimum grade of 70% (Higher averages are often required for admission due to competition for available spaces in the program. The cumulative average required for admission in 2018 was 70%.)

Note re: Admission Requirements

It is strongly recommended that one of the six courses be mathematics.
Applicants with transcripts from institutions where the language of instruction is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum test score on one of the following language proficiency tests or equivalent scores from another internationally recognized English language test:
- IELTS overall band of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 88
- CAEL 70, no sub-test band score less than 60
- PTE Academic 58
- Conestoga English Language Test (CELT) Band 6
We offer a language program for students whose English language skills are below the standard required for admission but all other admission criteria have been met. An applicant will be eligible for admission to the degree program after completion of level 4 of the General Arts and Science - English Language Studies (ELS) program with an overall grade average of 80% and no grade less than 75%. Placement in the ELS program is determined by scores on an in-house English language test or TOEFL or IELTS.

Admission Procedures

Academic strength is calculated by averaging all submitted Grade 12 marks (or equivalent) of the required subjects. If more than one grade is received for required subjects, the highest grade will be used in the calculation.
Graduates of the Human Services Foundations program (degree stream) will be considered.

Program Requirements

Advanced standing into third year of the Bachelor of Community and Criminal Justice is available to graduates of the following diploma programs: Police Foundations; Protection, Security and Investigation; Community & Justice Services; or Social Service Worker.
Mandatory practicum health and safety requirements must be completed by students prior to student field placements. Successful placement completion is required for students to progress to program completion. To qualify for field placement learning experiences, students must present the following at the start of the program in accordance with pre-admission information provided by the College:
- An annual Police Check for Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). An unclear criminal record may result in the inability to participate in field placement which will jeopardize progress in the program. Acceptance for placement is at the discretion of the agency; some agencies may request students to provide a VSS completed within six months of placement start date. Students with criminal records are advised to meet with the program chair for academic counselling to determine program suitability.
The academic requirements to be eligible for a co-op work term in a degree program are as follows:
- Minimum 65% session weighted average in the eligibility term two academic semesters prior to any co-op work term
- Maximum two failures or withdrawals during the academic semester that occurs in the eligibility term two academic semesters prior to any co-op work term
- Must have successfully completed all but two core courses, according to the program design, by the eligibility term prior to any given work term (regardless of the level the student was placed in advanced standing)
- Students (even those on special timetables) will not be permitted to complete a co-op work term until conditions above are met and all but two core course deficiencies, according to the program design, are cleared
- Co-op work terms may need to be re-sequenced to allow academic deficiencies to be cleared or in the event a student changes cohorts (i.e. graduation is delayed by one year or more). Students may not repeat a passed work term
- Should a student's academic performance decline considerably during the term just prior to any work term, the college reserves the right to withdraw the student from the upcoming work term
- In the case of back to back work terms eligibility to participate in consecutive work terms will be granted upon approval to participate in the initial work term
- Where two or more work terms occur back to back, should a student fail to achieve academic eligibility for the first work term, their eligibility for the second work term will be based on the term that occurs two terms prior to the second work term
- Students in degree programs may only fail/defer each work term in their program design once

Tuition & Fees

Tuition fee details for the 2019-2020 year are listed below. Fees for the next academic year are unavailable at this time. Books and supplies are additional.

Domestic Fees

Estimated fees based upon the previous academic year (2019 / 2020) for Bachelor of Community and Criminal Justice (Honours) - Program # 1240c

Doon - Fall 2019 Level 1 & 2 (Program Start: 2019-09-03)
Description	Fall 2019	Winter 2020
Recreation/Athletics Fee	$70.50	$70.50
Technology Enhancement Fee	$135.00	$135.00
Program Services Fee	$69.63	$69.63
Full time Degree Tuition	$0.00	$0.00
Capital Development Fee	$74.83	$74.83
Program Tuition Fee (ACR)	$3307.50	$3307.50
CSI Health Plan Fee	$295.00	$0.00
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee	$60.00	$0.00
ONE Card Fee	$7.00	$7.00
CSI Legal Protection	$28.00	$0.00
CSI Advocacy Fee	$12.50	$12.50
CSI Event Fee	$40.00	$40.00
CSI Student Clubs	$3.50	$3.50
Locker Fee	$5.00	$5.00
Alumni Services	$5.00	$5.00
Student Spaces	$10.00	$10.00
Graduation fee	$15.00	$15.00
Academic Support Fee	$18.00	$18.00
CSI Academic Support Fee	$5.00	$5.00
Health and Wellness Fee	$20.00	$20.00
CSI Health and Wellness Fee	$10.00	$10.00
Career Services Fee	$10.00	$10.00
CSI Career Services Fee	$10.00	$10.00
Session Total	$4211.46	$3828.46
Year Total		$8039.92

Doon - Fall 2019 Level 3 & 4 (Program Start: 2018-09-04)
Description	Fall 2019	Winter 2020
Student Priority Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Recreation/Athletics Fee	$70.50	$70.50
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Administration Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Technology Enhancement Fee	$135.00	$135.00
Program Services Fee	$69.63	$69.63
Full time Degree Tuition	$0.00	$0.00
Capital Development Fee	$74.83	$74.83
CSI Association Fee	$0.00	$0.00
CSI - Advocacy Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Program Tuition Fee (ACR)	$3307.50	$3307.50
CSI Health Plan Fee	$295.00	$0.00
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee	$60.00	$0.00
ONE Card Fee	$7.00	$7.00
CSI Legal Protection	$28.00	$0.00
CSI Advocacy Fee	$12.50	$12.50
CSI Event Fee	$40.00	$40.00
CSI Student Clubs	$3.50	$3.50
Locker Fee	$5.00	$5.00
Alumni Services	$5.00	$5.00
Student Spaces	$10.00	$10.00
Graduation fee	$15.00	$15.00
Academic Support Fee	$18.00	$18.00
CSI Academic Support Fee	$5.00	$5.00
Health and Wellness Fee	$20.00	$20.00
CSI Health and Wellness Fee	$10.00	$10.00
Career Services Fee	$10.00	$10.00
CSI Career Services Fee	$10.00	$10.00
Session Total	$4211.46	$3828.46
Year Total		$8039.92

Doon - Fall 2019 Level 5 & 6 & 7 (Program Start: 2017-09-05)
Description	Fall 2019	Winter 2020	Spring 2020
Student Priority Fee	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Recreation/Athletics Fee	$70.50	$70.50	$0.00
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Administration Fee	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Technology Enhancement Fee	$135.00	$135.00	$0.00
Program Services Fee	$69.63	$69.63	$0.00
Full time Degree Tuition	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Capital Development Fee	$74.83	$74.83	$0.00
CSI Association Fee	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
CSI - Advocacy Fee	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Program Tuition Fee (ACR)	$3307.50	$3307.50	$0.00
CSI Health Plan Fee	$295.00	$0.00	$0.00
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee	$60.00	$0.00	$0.00
ONE Card Fee	$7.00	$7.00	$0.00
CSI Legal Protection	$28.00	$0.00	$0.00
CSI Advocacy Fee	$12.50	$12.50	$0.00
CSI Event Fee	$40.00	$40.00	$0.00
CSI Student Clubs	$3.50	$3.50	$0.00
Locker Fee	$5.00	$5.00	$0.00
Alumni Services	$5.00	$5.00	$0.00
Student Spaces	$10.00	$10.00	$0.00
Graduation fee	$15.00	$15.00	$0.00
Academic Support Fee	$18.00	$18.00	$0.00
CSI Academic Support Fee	$5.00	$5.00	$0.00
Health and Wellness Fee	$20.00	$20.00	$0.00
CSI Health and Wellness Fee	$10.00	$10.00	$0.00
Career Services Fee	$10.00	$10.00	$0.00
CSI Career Services Fee	$10.00	$10.00	$0.00
Session Total	$4211.46	$3828.46	$0.00
Year Total			$8039.92

Doon - Fall 2019 Level 8 & 9 (Program Start: 2016-09-06)
Description	Fall 2019	Winter 2020
Student Priority Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Recreation/Athletics Fee	$70.50	$70.50
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Administration Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Technology Enhancement Fee	$135.00	$135.00
Program Services Fee	$69.63	$69.63
Full time Degree Tuition	$0.00	$0.00
Capital Development Fee	$74.83	$74.83
CSI Association Fee	$0.00	$0.00
CSI - Advocacy Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Program Tuition Fee (ACR)	$3307.50	$3307.50
CSI Health Plan Fee	$295.00	$0.00
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee	$60.00	$0.00
ONE Card Fee	$7.00	$7.00
CSI Legal Protection	$28.00	$0.00
CSI Advocacy Fee	$12.50	$12.50
CSI Event Fee	$40.00	$40.00
CSI Student Clubs	$3.50	$3.50
Locker Fee	$5.00	$5.00
Alumni Services	$5.00	$5.00
Student Spaces	$10.00	$10.00
Graduation fee	$15.00	$15.00
Academic Support Fee	$18.00	$18.00
CSI Academic Support Fee	$5.00	$5.00
Health and Wellness Fee	$20.00	$20.00
CSI Health and Wellness Fee	$10.00	$10.00
Career Services Fee	$10.00	$10.00
CSI Career Services Fee	$10.00	$10.00
Session Total	$4211.46	$3828.46
Year Total		$8039.92

International Fees

Estimated International fees based upon the previous academic year (2019 / 2020) for
Bachelor of Community and Criminal Justice (Honours) - Program # 1240c

Doon - Fall 2019 Level 1 & 2 (Program Start: 2019-09-03)
Description	Fall 2019	Winter 2020
International Program Tuition	$0.00	$0.00
Recreation/Athletics Fee	$70.50	$70.50
Technology Enhancement Fee	$135.00	$135.00
Program Services Fee	$69.63	$69.63
Capital Development Fee	$74.83	$74.83
CSI Health Plan Fee	$295.00	$0.00
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee	$60.00	$0.00
ISR	$375.00	$375.00
ONE Card Fee	$7.00	$7.00
International - Degree Program Tuition	$6900.00	$6900.00
CSI Legal Protection	$28.00	$0.00
CSI International Health Fee	$500.00	$0.00
CSI Advocacy Fee	$12.50	$12.50
CSI Event Fee	$40.00	$40.00
CSI Student Clubs	$3.50	$3.50
Locker Fee	$5.00	$5.00
Alumni Services	$5.00	$5.00
Student Spaces	$10.00	$10.00
Graduation fee	$15.00	$15.00
Academic Support Fee	$18.00	$18.00
CSI Academic Support Fee	$5.00	$5.00
Health and Wellness Fee	$20.00	$20.00
CSI Health and Wellness Fee	$10.00	$10.00
Career Services Fee	$10.00	$10.00
CSI Career Services Fee	$10.00	$10.00
Session Total	$8678.96	$7795.96
Year Total		$16474.92

Doon - Fall 2019 Level 3 & 4 (Program Start: 2018-09-04)
Description	Fall 2019	Winter 2020
International Program Tuition	$0.00	$0.00
Student Priority Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Recreation/Athletics Fee	$70.50	$70.50
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Administration Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Technology Enhancement Fee	$135.00	$135.00
Program Services Fee	$69.63	$69.63
Capital Development Fee	$74.83	$74.83
CSI Association Fee	$0.00	$0.00
CSI - Advocacy Fee	$0.00	$0.00
CSI Health Plan Fee	$295.00	$0.00
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee	$60.00	$0.00
ISR	$375.00	$375.00
ONE Card Fee	$7.00	$7.00
International - Degree Program Tuition	$6900.00	$6900.00
CSI Legal Protection	$28.00	$0.00
CSI International Health Fee	$500.00	$0.00
CSI Advocacy Fee	$12.50	$12.50
CSI Event Fee	$40.00	$40.00
CSI Student Clubs	$3.50	$3.50
Locker Fee	$5.00	$5.00
Alumni Services	$5.00	$5.00
Student Spaces	$10.00	$10.00
Graduation fee	$15.00	$15.00
Academic Support Fee	$18.00	$18.00
CSI Academic Support Fee	$5.00	$5.00
Health and Wellness Fee	$20.00	$20.00
CSI Health and Wellness Fee	$10.00	$10.00
Career Services Fee	$10.00	$10.00
CSI Career Services Fee	$10.00	$10.00
Session Total	$8678.96	$7795.96
Year Total		$16474.92

Doon - Fall 2019 Level 5 & 6 & 7 (Program Start: 2017-09-05)
Description	Fall 2019	Winter 2020	Spring 2020
International Program Tuition	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Student Priority Fee	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Recreation/Athletics Fee	$70.50	$70.50	$0.00
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Administration Fee	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Technology Enhancement Fee	$135.00	$135.00	$0.00
Program Services Fee	$69.63	$69.63	$0.00
Capital Development Fee	$74.83	$74.83	$0.00
CSI Association Fee	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
CSI - Advocacy Fee	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
CSI Health Plan Fee	$295.00	$0.00	$0.00
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee	$60.00	$0.00	$0.00
ISR	$375.00	$375.00	$0.00
International Health Fee	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
ONE Card Fee	$7.00	$7.00	$0.00
International - Degree Program Tuition	$6900.00	$6900.00	$0.00
CSI Legal Protection	$28.00	$0.00	$0.00
CSI International Health Fee	$500.00	$0.00	$0.00
CSI Advocacy Fee	$12.50	$12.50	$0.00
CSI Event Fee	$40.00	$40.00	$0.00
CSI Student Clubs	$3.50	$3.50	$0.00
Locker Fee	$5.00	$5.00	$0.00
Alumni Services	$5.00	$5.00	$0.00
Student Spaces	$10.00	$10.00	$0.00
Graduation fee	$15.00	$15.00	$0.00
Academic Support Fee	$18.00	$18.00	$0.00
CSI Academic Support Fee	$5.00	$5.00	$0.00
Health and Wellness Fee	$20.00	$20.00	$0.00
CSI Health and Wellness Fee	$10.00	$10.00	$0.00
Career Services Fee	$10.00	$10.00	$0.00
CSI Career Services Fee	$10.00	$10.00	$0.00
Session Total	$8678.96	$7795.96	$0.00
Year Total			$16474.92

Doon - Fall 2019 Level 8 & 9 (Program Start: 2016-09-06)
Description	Fall 2019	Winter 2020
International Program Tuition	$0.00	$0.00
Student Priority Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Recreation/Athletics Fee	$70.50	$70.50
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Administration Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Technology Enhancement Fee	$135.00	$135.00
Program Services Fee	$69.63	$69.63
Capital Development Fee	$74.83	$74.83
CSI Association Fee	$0.00	$0.00
CSI - Advocacy Fee	$0.00	$0.00
CSI Health Plan Fee	$295.00	$0.00
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee	$60.00	$0.00
ISR	$375.00	$375.00
International Health Fee	$0.00	$0.00
ONE Card Fee	$7.00	$7.00
International - Degree Program Tuition	$6900.00	$6900.00
CSI Legal Protection	$28.00	$0.00
CSI International Health Fee	$500.00	$0.00
CSI Advocacy Fee	$12.50	$12.50
CSI Event Fee	$40.00	$40.00
CSI Student Clubs	$3.50	$3.50
Locker Fee	$5.00	$5.00
Alumni Services	$5.00	$5.00
Student Spaces	$10.00	$10.00
Graduation fee	$15.00	$15.00
Academic Support Fee	$18.00	$18.00
CSI Academic Support Fee	$5.00	$5.00
Health and Wellness Fee	$20.00	$20.00
CSI Health and Wellness Fee	$10.00	$10.00
Career Services Fee	$10.00	$10.00
CSI Career Services Fee	$10.00	$10.00
Session Total	$8678.96	$7795.96
Year Total		$16474.92

Financial Assistance

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance for educational costs and living expenses. These interest-free loans are intended to supplement your financial resources and those of your family. The majority of students apply for loan assistance via the OSAP website. Students can also print the application booklet through the OSAP website.

For more information, please visit Financial Services/Awards.

Co-op Information

Co-op programs add value to your education. Earn while you apply what you learn in a real workplace environment. See the Co-op webpages for more details.
The College cannot guarantee co-op employment. All co-op students are required to conduct an independent co-op job search in addition to the supports and services provided by the Department of Co-op Education.
Students are responsible for their own transportation and associated costs in order to complete work term requirements. Work locations may not always be readily accessible by public transportation.

Graduate Opportunities

Graduates will be well prepared for careers as probation and parole officers, police officers, community workers, front-line youth workers, policy analysts and program planners within government. Graduates may also work in crime prevention and response, community building, and within regulatory agencies. Training in criminal justice and human behaviour provides meaningful preparation for those seeking positions within other criminal justice fields including institutional corrections and border security. Scholarly and analytical skill development will also provide a strong foundation for those wishing to pursue graduate training in related disciplines.

On average, 88% of graduates from the last three years (2015 to 2017) found employment within six months of graduation.

For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home

Pathways & Credit Transfer

Conestoga pathways enable students to build on their academic achievements in order to earn a degree or additional credential. Pathways are formed through agreements between Conestoga programs or partner institutions. View the transfer agreement opportunities for this program.

Often applicants have earned credits from another college or university that may allow a student to be granted advanced standing or exemption. Learn more about credit transfer opportunities at Conestoga.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)

Conestoga recognizes prior learning of skills, knowledge or competencies that have been acquired through employment, formal and informal education, non-formal learning or other life experiences. Prior learning must be measurable at the required academic level and meet Conestoga standards of achievement. Challenge exams and portfolio development are the primary methods of assessment. Other methods of assessment may be available depending upon the nature of the course objectives. PLAR cannot be used by registered Conestoga students for the clearance of academic deficiencies, to improve grades or to obtain admission into a program.

Learn more about PLAR.

Program Courses

Course Details (1240C)
Course Code	Course Title and Description
Level 1
CON0101	Conestoga 101 Description: This self-directed course focuses on introducing new students to the supports, services, and opportunities available at Conestoga College. By the end of this course, students will understand the academic expectations of the Conestoga learning environment, as well as the supports available to ensure their academic success. Students will also be able to identify on-campus services that support their health and wellness, and explore ways to get actively involved in the Conestoga community through co-curricular learning opportunities. Hours: 1 Credits: Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
ENGL71000	Academic Communications Description: This course is intended to develop the communication skills required in academic studies, which will translate into useful writing and presentation skills in Canada's increasingly intercultural professional and technical domains. Students will practice planning, drafting, and revising documents. The complex process of researching, creating, and revising arguments will encourage critical thinking, grammatical writing, and appropriate citation skills. Correct formatting of research papers and effective oral presentation skills will be emphasized. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
LAW71115	Introduction to Social Justice Description: This course introduces students to social issues and concepts of social justice for application to the areas of community and criminal justice. Key topics will include structural explanations of social inequality and theories of justice. Examples will be drawn from groups and populations that showcase opportunities for community development and support for social inclusion. Through reflective classroom opportunities, students will discuss, review and connect these ideas in terms of their own interests, values and career aspirations. They also will begin the creation of a learning portfolio that will chronicle their learning process in the program and facilitate their reflections of learning about the field. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
LAW72300	Criminology Description: This course develops the student's understanding and analysis of why criminals act the way they do, the settings and the transactional character of crime, the response to crime and the impact on victims and society. Various theoretical explanations of criminal behaviour including the sociological, biological and psychological are explored utilizing an integrated approach to analysis and response. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
PSYC71240	Psychology: Basic Processes Of Behaviour Description: Psychology is the scientific study of human thought processes, emotions and behaviour. Topics of interest to psychologists include all aspects of everyday life, from simple to complex thought processes to behaviours that might surprise us. This course introduces students to the basic processes of human behaviour. The course begins with a brief history of psychology and its emergence as a science. Areas of study include: the biological bases of behaviour; memory consciousness; social psychology; emotion; personality and psychological disorders and their treatment. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
Electives: Interdisciplinary Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours Interdisciplinary Elective Details
Level 2
CRIM71000	Applied Ethics in Criminal Justice Description: This course focuses on ethical issues faced by individuals working in the Canadian Criminal Justice System. It helps students to clarify their values and establish a framework for ethical decision-making within inter-professional, work environments. The course will develop practical skills related to critical reasoning, constructive shared problem-solving, inter-professional collaboration and approaches to ethical dilemmas. Students will develop self-awareness of the bases of their own values and ethical practices so that they may make informed ethical decisions. They will continue the development of a reflective learning portfolio. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
CRIM71010	Restorative Justice Description: This course will provide an overview of the concepts, traditions, and practices forming the bases for contemporary applications of restorative justice. Approaches to restorative justice will be introduced and critically appraised in relation to various practices, policies, and legislative and cultural contexts. Criminal justice theories of punishment will be analyzed in comparison to restorative justice theories. Hours: 28 Credits: 2 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
LAW71400	Canadian Law and Legal System I Description: In this course, the student will be introduced to Canadian Law and the Canadian Legal System by becoming familiar with the language of the law and the terminology used throughout the administration of justice. Recognition of how law is established through judicial and legislative authority will be developed and the concepts and principles which form the structure of both civil and criminal law will be examined. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
PSYC71000	Personal and Professional Orientiatons to Practice Description: This course encourages students to explore their understanding of working with people in a supportive and professional way. Students explore values, biases, personal influences, and professional expectations as they relate to client focused services and supports in community and institutional delivery contexts. The emphasis on self-awareness requires the students to examine their understanding of themselves and their impact on people they serve. Hours: 28 Credits: 2 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
Electives: Interdisciplinary Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours Interdisciplinary Elective Details
Level 3
COMM72000	Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing and Facilitation Skills Description: In this course, students are engaged in small group experiences to learn and practice counselling and facilitated meaning making skills. Students will learn about the theories and skills associated with client engagement, assessment, exploration of deeper issues, goal setting and initial contracting. Some emphasis will be placed on monitoring client progress and termination. A highly interactive course, student participation is essential in order to effectively practice these skills in a structured and safe environment. The skills developed in this course are transferable to counselling, consulting, research and community collaboration activities. Students will build on insights developed in Personal-Professional Orientations to Practice, to continue to develop self-understanding and awareness of their impacts on the people they serve. Students will continue the development of a reflective learning portfolio. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
LAW71100	Canadian Criminal Justice System Description: This course covers the central components of the Canadian Criminal Justice System including the major criminal justice agencies and the way the agencies operate to identify, apprehend, process and control offenders. The integration of the Canadian Criminal Justice System is examined in light of contemporary social, political and economic issues. Changes to legislation, innovations in technology and changes in the types of crimes being committed and their impact are considered. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
LAW72400	Canadian Law and Legal System II Description: In this course, students will explore how legislation impacts social interactions and social order in the context of application and advocacy. This course also enables the student to analyze the rights and obligations of citizens involving areas of civil law. This course will provide the student with a basic understanding of the development of labour unions in Canada in the Community Safety environment. Students will be introduced to the practical skills needed to manage effectively in unionized workplaces. Through primary research, and scenario based learning the student will have an opportunity to discuss organized labour from the viewpoints of both labour and management in the Community Safety Field. Hours: 28 Credits: 2 Pre-Requisites: LAW71400 CoRequisites:
PSYC72105	Developmental Psychology Description: Developmental psychology is the study of the process of change and continuity throughout the life of individuals. The course will follow the progression of these changes and continuities from conception through infancy, childhood, adolescence and early adulthood. The course will examine the theoretical, research and applied knowledge that has been gained in this discipline. Essential in this course will be an exploration of the contributing factors to both normal and abnormal developmental outcomes, such as deviance, mental health difficulties and health and wellness. Hours: 28 Credits: 2 Pre-Requisites: PSYC71240 CoRequisites:
Electives: Interdisciplinary Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours Interdisciplinary Elective Details
Level 4
CEPR71050	Co-op and Career Preparation Description: This series of modules prepares degree level students for job searching for their co-op work terms and for their future careers. Students will examine the co-operative education policies and procedures and will learn the expectations, rules, and regulations that apply in the workplace concerning social, organizational, ethical, and safety issues while deepening their awareness of self-reflective practices. Students will critically reflect on their skills, attitudes, and expectations and evaluate available opportunities in the workplace. Successful completion of these modules is a requirement for co-op eligibility. Hours: 14 Credits: 1 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
HEAL71010	Health and Wellness Description: This course focuses on theoretical and practical applications of the principles of health and wellness. Students are encouraged to identify and assess their present state of health and wellness skills, and will then be required to apply wellness theory and new health related skills in order to improve and/or maintain their overall wellbeing in the areas of physical fitness, stress management and psychological health, and proper nutrition. Knowledge and skills developed in this course will assist students as they prepare for careers in law enforcement and criminal justice professions. In particular, students will be better equipped to recognize critical work-related stressors, caused by acute physical, mental, and emotional demands, and apply theories and strategies to enable them to minimize their effects. Hours: 28 Credits: 2 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
LAW73010	Youth Justice Description: This course focuses on both the youth criminal justice system and on youth justice issues. Students will examine and analyze, in the context of the Youth Criminal Justice Act and other relevant legislation, risk assessment, detention, and supervision of young offenders. Typical reasons for youth involvement with the justice system will be surveyed, along with approaches to early intervention, diversion, trauma-informed approaches, and restorative justice. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: PSYC72105, LAW71110 or LAW71400 CoRequisites:
LAW73035	Crime Prevention and Community Safety Description: This course develops the student's ability to analyze, understand and apply various theories and measures for preventing crime and enhancing community safety and wellbeing. Anticipation, recognition and appraisal of crime risk and the initiation of strategies to reduce or remove crime are studied. Students will be introduced to strategies for strengthening community resilience with an emphasis on collaborative, risk-based approaches. This course will also encourage students to reflect on their own attitudes and perspectives to crime prevention and community safety and wellbeing. Hours: 56 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: PSYC71000 CoRequisites:
Electives: Interdisciplinary Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours Interdisciplinary Elective Details
Level 5
FPLT73000	Field Placement I (Bachelor of Community and Criminal Justice Description: This is both a community based placement and a weekly seminary class focusing on the development and integration of professional practice skills through active learning, community involvement, and exploration. The placement will involve opportunities for supervised community involvement for mutual gain of both the student and the host organization. The seminar will support and extend the placement through an emphasis on: self-awareness; organizational acuity and organizational behaviour; the application of knowledge and skills; and professional meaning making. The course will also provide an opportunity for students to reflect on their placements in the context of: organizational structures, roles and accountabilities; service delivery models; and individual services and service systems. Students will continue the development of a reflective learning portfolio. Hours: 84 Credits: 4 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
OHS71320	Safety in the Workplace Description: This course focuses on developing awareness and skills for the student to safely manage and conduct him or herself within a variety of employment settings. Through the units of the course, participants will have the opportunity to enhance their understanding and knowledge of general Health and Safety guidelines, including WHMIS, Fire Safety and Workplace Violence. The unit on Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act will instruct the student on the requirements for Accessible Customer Service and Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulations. General information on Safe Driving, Privacy of Information and Hand Washing will be addressed as well. The course also provides participants with critical information regarding their insurance coverage (WSIB or other) while employed. As well as guidelines to follow in the event of an injury. Participants will receive a printable Record of Completion upon successful conclusion of this course, in order to demonstrate awareness of safe working practices to their employers. Hours: 14 Credits: 1 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
PSYC73020	Cognitive and Social Psychology Description: Students will examine human cognitive and social processes and how individuals deal with real-life situations including problem solving and decision making. Topics covered include perception, memory, attention, attributions, social networks and social support, social identity, errors and biases, heuristics, stereotypes, prejudice, radicalization and terrorism, stigma and racism. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: PSYC72105 CoRequisites:
PSYC73040	From Trauma to Recovery: Victimhood to Social Inclusion Description: This course will focus on the nature and extent of traumatic experiences among populations involved in community justice and criminal justice. Theories of trauma and their application in treatment and support environments will be explored, along with concepts and research related to resilience, social inclusion, hope, and recovery. The criminal justice system will be analyzed for how it responds to trauma. Students will examine community-based and professional models of trauma recovery, with a special focus on arts-based and peer support programs. Vicarious trauma will be studied and students will have opportunity to reflect upon how to maintain health while working in the field of trauma. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
RSCH73000	Understanding Research Description: This course will present an overview of social scientific methods. The course will address the major components of the research process, including development of theoretically informed hypotheses, implementation of theoretical concepts, development of data collection instruments, testing of hypotheses through data analysis, and the presentation of research results. The student will develop the skills necessary to read and critically analyze social science research and discuss the ethics of social research. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
SOC73040	Diversity: Special Populations in Community and Criminal Justice Description: In this course, students will critically assess social inequality and the distinctive positions of certain groups in relation to community and criminal justice. Topics will include aging populations, LGBTQ, women, poverty, race and ethnicity, colonial experiences, different abilities and religion. Through analysis of diversity and by engaging in self-reflection, students will examine the definitions of diversity and the enablers and barriers to social inclusion. This course orients learners to diversity from the perspective of anti-oppression frameworks. The course examines the social construction of social problems from a lens that highlights oppression and dominance. Issues around social justice and diversity are positioned to inform the learner about the personal, cultural, and institutional forms of oppression that maintain privilege for some and oppression for others. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: LAW71115 CoRequisites:
Level 6
FPLT73010	Field Placement II (Bachelor of Community and Criminal Justice Description: Building on Field Placement I (Bachelor of Community and Criminal Justice), students will use their community placements and weekly seminars to extend individual and group learning and insights, to identify personal interests, and to further consolidate skill development in anticipation of the coop work term and the fourth year capstone research projects. Students will continue the development of a reflective learning portfolio. Hours: 84 Credits: 4 Pre-Requisites: FPLT73000 CoRequisites:
INDS73000	Indigenous-Settler Relations in Canada Description: In this course, students will identify and critically examine cultural diversity with respect to Indigenous populations, focusing principally on those living in Canada. Special attention will be paid to cultural and systemic forms of discrimination and oppression of Indigenous peoples in Canada, which has put Indigenous peoples at increased risk of conflict with the Canadian Criminal Justice System. The course will provide an opportunity for students to develop their knowledge and awareness of important teachings/practices across various Indigenous nations in Canada. Also to be explored are the various government-legislated Acts that have defined Indigenous peoples, the colonial impositions made upon them, and conflicts arising over land claims and treaty agreements. The course will end by addressing the healing that is taking place in many Indigenous communities linked to rights and aspirations for self-determination, as well as the responsibilities of settler society for decolonization. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: SOC73040 CoRequisites:
LAW73040	Human Rights and International Justice Description: This course will examine current human rights and international justice issues. Students will examine and analyze significant topical national and international matters, including systems comparisons, vulnerable populations, transnational crime and justice, and social justice issues. Through analyzing legislation and justice practices internationally, students will explore diversity and complex social issues that impact human rights and international relations. This course will provide students with an overview of theoretical understandings for application and critically assess the application and utility of policies and legislation internationally. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: LAW72400 CoRequisites:
RSCH73200	Applied Research: Design and Analysis Description: This course will develop students' research skills by exploring data collection, data management and analysis, and project planning and implementation. The aim of this course is to give students confidence in developing and carrying out basic research projects involving qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods designs. Attention will be given to approaches to utilization focused research. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: RSCH73000 CoRequisites:
Electives: Interdisciplinary Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours
Level 7
COOP73000	Co-op Work Term I (Justice) Description: The co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience within a community and criminal justice environment. Students will be provided an opportunity to build skills (physical and procedural skills including accuracy, precision, and efficiency); assist in the acquisition of knowledge in and application of knowledge gained in the academic setting (concepts and terminology in a discipline or field of study); develop critical, creative, and dialogical thinking (improved thinking and reasoning processes); cultivate problem solving and decision-making abilities (mental strategies for finding solutions and making choices); explore attitudes, feelings, and perspectives (awareness of attitudes, biases, and other perspectives, ability to collaborate); practice professional judgment (sound judgment and appropriate professional action in complex, context-dependent situations); and reflect on experience (self- discovery and personal growth from real-world experience). Hours: 420 Credits: 14 Pre-Requisites: CDEV71050 or CEPR71050 CoRequisites:
Level 8
LAW74320	Offender Assessment, Management and Intervention Description: In this course students will examine and evaluate historical and current models for managing offenders in correctional facilities and supervising offenders in the community. The use of case management methods in the context of multi-sector partnerships is explored, including approaches to intake and assessment focusing on classification, risk factors and needs such as health, mental health, addictions, education and employment. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: LAW71100 CoRequisites:
MGMT74040	Principled Leadership Description: This course provides students with a fundamental knowledge of leadership theory and leadership styles. The student will compare and contrast leadership and management, and learn leadership principles that can be applied within organizational and personal settings. Students learn about their own leadership style and reflect on how it could be used effectively in practice. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: CRIM71000 CoRequisites:
POLS74300	Political Issues and Public Policy Description: In this course, students will assess the structure of the Canadian political systems. Students will explore differing political ideologies, and the development, structure, implementation and implications of public policy. Students will explore how political ideologies and structures impact community and criminal justice. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: LAW73040 CoRequisites:
RSCH74220	Program Development and Evaluation Description: This course will focus on designing and evaluating programs that support individual and community capacity building in the context of community safety and wellbeing. Students will explore approaches to, and factors influencing, program design including: social values; social policy; provincial and national priorities; economic climate; funder expectations; organizational resources; and research evidence. Students will engage with approaches to program evaluation and explore program evaluation tools and techniques as applicable to work in community and criminal justice. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: RSCH73200 CoRequisites:
RSCH74230	Capstone Applied Research Project I: Planning and Design Description: In this course students will demonstrate their ability to integrate the knowledge and skills learned throughout their course of studies including their co-op work term. It will entail the development of a major research project with an applied focus. In this project students will demonstrate their understanding of how to work across multiple sectors to address the needs of individuals, groups or communities at risk for encountering or being further involved in the Canadian Criminal Justice system. Students will begin to finalize the development of a reflective learning portfolio. Hours: 105 Credits: 4 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
Level 9
LAW72320	Alternative Dispute Resolution Strategies Description: The student will explore the various mechanisms of alternative dispute resolution and the rationale for each. The student, through practical exercises, will develop the skills necessary to advise a client about Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and to take a matter through a form of ADR. The student will understand the role of a mediator. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
LAW74330	Investigation and Communication Description: This course allows students to understand the role of various types of investigations in community and criminal justice, and approaches to communicating the findings of investigations. Through an exploration of investigative techniques within different operational contexts, students will develop technical papers and deliver oral briefs using common legal, enforcement, correctional and community formats. These formats include, but are not restricted to Crown Briefs, investigation reports, and oral briefings. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: LAW71100 CoRequisites:
MNHL74000	Mental Health and Addictions Description: This course provides information about mental health and addiction and approaches to responding at the individual and system levels. It will build on knowledge related to trauma and trauma-informed helping, and focus on the bases for concurrent disorders, and on approaches to their assessment. The course will also review and distinguish among various approaches to treatment versus support focused services (e.g. case management, support coordination and peer support initiatives). The role of community-based solutions and responses such as housing stability and crisis response will also be covered. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: PSYC72105, SOC73040 CoRequisites:
PSYC74200	Advanced Topics In Psychology Description: This course provides students with the opportunity to explore and integrate psychological theories and research on the nature and treatment of a variety of psychological issues relevant to community and criminal justice. Special topics may include: risk assessments, sentencing recommendations and parole conditions; eating disorders; post-traumatic stress, suicidal ideation and self-harm; attachment disorders, neuro-developmental disorders and prosocial/antisocial behaviour; the causes and impacts of domestic violence and elder abuse. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: PSYC73020 CoRequisites:
RSCH74240	Capstone Applied Research Project II: Implementation, Analysis and Knowledge Transfer Description: As a continuation of Capstone 1, in this course students will demonstrate their ability to integrate the knowledge and skills learned throughout their course of studies including their co-op placement. It will entail the development, submission and presentation of a major project. In this project students will demonstrate their understanding of how to work across justice, health, education and social service systems to address the needs of individuals, groups or communities at risk for encountering or being further involved in the Canadian Criminal Justice system. Students will complete the development of a reflective learning portfolio. Hours: 105 Credits: 4 Pre-Requisites: RSCH74230 CoRequisites:

Program Outcomes

Analyze system, situations and conditions that heighten the risk for people and communities encountering the criminal justice system, with a special emphasis on Indigenous Peoples, to support professional decisions.
Evaluate legislation, as well as various community and criminal justice sectors, for effectiveness in building community safety, and wellbeing
Create and demonstrate interdisciplinary interprofessional intervention strategies that address criminogenic risk factors for community safety and wellbeing
Compare and contrast forms of community development and apply strategies to enhance community well-being.
Analyze key features of Canadian Justice System, and the trends and issues impacting its evolution.
Demonstrate an interdisciplinary understanding of theories related to community and criminal justice from the fields of sociology, psychology, criminology, and law.
Analyze justice practices that emphasize healing, including restorative justice, and Indigenous ways of living to support culturally appropriate policies and practices.
Develop professional practice capacity related to a holistic and compassionate understanding of diversity and complex social issues.
Demonstrate self-awareness and communication skills relevant to justice and community services which display interprofessional approaches to collaborative work environments.
Demonstrate an appreciation for wellness in one's personal and professional environments.
Utilize placements and the co-op work term to integrate skills and knowledge into the work environment.
Develop a personal code of conduct by integrating legislative, professional, and organizational ethics and standards with personal values and attitudes.
Offer principled, effective leadership within the Criminal Justice and community Justice systems to enhance community well-being
Use research, investigation and evaluation skills for decision, support, accountability and social change
Through work-integrated learning and community -based research, understand how to design, develop and deliver programs and services.

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