Program Overview

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Justice Studies Diploma Program

Overview

The Justice Studies Diploma program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, focusing on corrections and policing. The program is offered in partnership with federal and provincial correctional agencies, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for entry-level positions in various settings.

Program Details

Start Date and Length

The program starts in August and is 64 weeks in length.

Locations

The program is offered at Prince Albert, Regina, and Saskatoon campuses.

Length and Location Notes

• Year One is offered in Prince Albert, Regina, and Saskatoon.
• Year Two, Correctional Studies specialty, is offered at Prince Albert campus only.
• Year Two, Indigenous Policing Foundations, is offered at Saskatoon campus only.

Correctional Studies Specialty

• Prepares students to work in federal or provincial correctional facilities.
• Emphasizes a hands-on approach to learning, providing both correctional theory and practical skills.
• Covers topics such as:
  • Case management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Managing conflict, aggression, and violence.
  • The role of community corrections, youth justice initiatives, restorative justice.
  • Understanding Truth and Reconciliation and Calls to Action.
  • Working with offenders from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • The importance of healthy lifestyles, teamwork, and workplace wellness.
  • Preparing for interviews and physical abilities tests.

Indigenous Policing Foundations Specialty

• Trains students for a career in policing with an Indigenous perspective.
• Develops cultural awareness and personal growth.
• Covers topics such as:
  • Basic investigative techniques.
  • Criminal justice system and criminal law.
  • Historic and contemporary Indigenous topics.
  • Understanding Truth and Reconciliation and the Calls to Action.
  • Dealing with addictions, family violence, suicide intervention.
  • Developing strong communication skills.
  • Preparing for police service examinations and physical abilities tests.

Career and Salary Information

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Correctional Studies specialty are prepared for entry-level jobs in various settings, including:

• Federal and provincial correctional facilities.
• Young offender facilities.
• Healing lodges.
• Community correctional centres.
• Court security or other security agencies.

Graduates of the Indigenous Policing Foundations specialty can find employment within federal, provincial, municipal, and community policing positions.

Potential Careers

• Police officer (Municipal/RCMP).
• Deputy sheriff.
• Correctional services officer.
• Border services officer.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

• Grade 12.
• English Language Requirement.

Alternative Admission

Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for the program may be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through an alternative admission assessment.

Admission Method

The program uses the First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process.

Tuition and Fees

• Year 1: $7,450.
• Year 2 - Correctional Studies: $6,300.
• Year 2 - Indigenous Policing Foundations: $6,260.

Courses

The program consists of two years of study, with a total of 25 credits in the first semester and 26 credits in the second semester of the first year. The second year is divided into two specialties: Correctional Studies and Indigenous Policing Foundations.

Year 1 - Semester 1

• COMM-224: Presentation Skills.
• COMM-227: Interviewing Skills for Public Safety Careers.
• CORR-100: Managing Clients in Public Safety Settings.
• CORR-103: Writing in the Public Safety Sector.
• CORR-167: Criminal Justice System.
• CORR-175: Introduction to Corrections.
• HUMD-142: Lifespan.
• LAW-162: Criminal Law.
• PERS-101: Personal Wellness 1.

Year 1 - Semester 2

• CLTR-120: Diversity.
• CORR-135: Criminology.
• CORR-176: Youth Justice.
• INDG-103: Indigenous Justice Studies.
• LEGL-161: Restorative Justice.
• PERS-102: Personal Wellness 2.
• SPSY-119: Interpersonal Violence.
• SPSY-124: Professionalism and Ethics in Public Safety.
• SPSY-140: Addictions and Mental Health.

Correctional Studies Year 2

• COMM-202: Conflict Resolution Strategies.
• CORR-177: Women in Corrections.
• CORR-179: Offender Supervision.
• CORR-183: Correctional Reporting Procedures.
• CORR-184: Introduction to Case Management.
• CORR-188: Offender Programming.
• CORR-190: Elements of Security.
• CORR-191: Offender Control.
• CORR-192: Violent Offenders.
• CORR-193: Institutional and Community Case Management.
• CORR-194: Project in Justice Studies.
• CORR-240: Institutional Corrections.
• CORR-245: Job Preparation.
• EMPS-240: Workplace Wellness.
• LEGL-141: Policing in Canada.
• PRAC-219: Correctional Studies Practicum.

Indigenous Policing Year 2

• COMM-202: Conflict Resolution Strategies.
• CORR-102: Traffic Safety and Unknown Risk Vehicle Stops.
• CORR-192: Violent Offenders.
• CORR-194: Project in Justice Studies.
• EMPS-240: Workplace Wellness.
• LAW-163: Public Safety Reporting Procedures.
• LEGL-141: Policing in Canada.
• LEGL-143: Preparation for Police Assessments.
• LEGL-144: Criminal Investigation.
• LEGL-200: Policing in Canada 2.
• LEGL-201: Investigative Interviewing.
• LEGL-202: Policing in Diverse Communities.
• LEGL-203: Indigenous Policing Foundations.
• LEGL-204: Police Investigative File Management.
• LEGL-205: Defensive Tactics Procedures.
• LEGL-206: Customer Service in the Police Environment.
• WORK-154: Work Experience.

Get Credit for What You Know

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition

Saskatchewan Polytechnic recognizes that adults learn in many different ways, including acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.

Transfer Credit

Many Sask Polytech students benefit from transferring course credit. You may be eligible to transfer credit to Sask Polytech or to another college or university.

Student Awards

Saskatchewan Polytechnic gives away more than $2 million in student awards during the academic year.

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• Child and Youth Care.
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• Mental Health and Addictions Counselling.
• Security Officer.