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Law Enforcement Studies (PBDLES)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
| 2024-05-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Law Enforcement Studies (PBDLES)
Program Overview
The Law Enforcement Studies (PBDLES) program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the Canadian justice system, law enforcement, and security. This post-baccalaureate diploma program is ideal for students who want to contribute to bettering society and advance their career prospects in justice, law enforcement, and security.
Program Details
- Duration: 2 years
- Credits: 60 credits
- Location: New Westminster campus
- Format: Full-time
Admission Requirements
- Academic Requirements: Bachelor's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada or an equivalent credential from a recognized institution outside Canada.
- English Language Proficiency: Meet JIBC's English language proficiency requirements if undergraduate studies were completed in a language other than English.
- Additional Requirements: Provide a coloured copy of passport identification page.
Program Strengths
- Experienced Instructors: Learn from instructors who are experts in their fields.
- Applied Knowledge and Skills Development: Gain knowledge and skills to navigate conflict, crisis, and criminal activity.
- One-on-One Attention: Succeed in the program with one-on-one attention from instructors.
What You Will Learn
- Canadian Justice System: Understand the Canadian justice system and its components.
- Law Enforcement: Gain skills in law enforcement, including conducting investigations, collecting forensic evidence, and understanding criminal and deviant behaviour.
- Leadership and Management: Develop leadership and management skills in a law enforcement environment.
Subjects
- Conducting investigations
- Collecting forensic evidence
- Understanding criminal and deviant behaviour
- Conducting intelligence analysis
- Canadian criminal justice system
- Compare criminal justice systems
- Restorative justice, Indigenous issues, and law enforcement in a diverse society
Transferable Skills
- Conflict resolution, negotiation and mediation
- Crisis intervention
- Organizational behaviour
- Governance and accountability
- Applied ethics
Tuition and Fees
| Domestic | International | |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $75 | $150 |
| Tuition Fee | Year 1: $5,777.38, Year 2: $6,543.75 | Year 1: $17,332.16, Year 2: $19,631.26 |
Additional Fees
- Temporary medical insurance provided by Guard.Me (charged in the first term only): ~$198.00
- Student Union fees (charged every term): ~$61.98
- Student Union Health and Dental Plan (charged once a year until graduation): ~$273.00
Textbooks and Supplies
- Course manuals are supplied when attending class.
- Additional books or materials may be required, with an estimated cost of $750.00.
How to Apply
- Apply to the Program: Check the program application deadline date and apply online through EducationPlannerBC.
- Submit Supporting Documents: Submit required documents to the Registration office or Office of International Affairs.
Important Dates
- Upcoming Application Deadline: Check the Program Applications & Admissions page for current dates and deadlines.
FAQs
- Who is eligible to apply for this program? This program is for domestic and international students with an undergraduate degree.
- What are the employment opportunities for graduates? Graduates are well-prepared and qualified to seek employment in a range of law enforcement, regulatory, and compliance fields.
Courses in This Program
Year 1
Term 1 | Term 2 ---|--- SOCI-1100 Reconciling Colonial Practices in Justice & Public Safety | ESMS-4220 Ethical Issues in Public Safety LAWS-1203 Introduction to Criminology | LAWS-2206 Contemporary Issues in Law Enforcement LAWS-1202 Introduction to the Canadian Criminal Justice System | BUSN-3100 Organizational Behaviour CRES-1853 Theoretical and Applied Perspectives on Conflict Resolution | LAWS-4000 Applied Research in Public Safety & Law Enforcement ETHS-1100 Introduction to Applied Ethics | INTL-3410 Introduction to Intelligence Analysis
Year 2
Term 3 | Term 4 ---|--- LAWS-1207 Law Enforcement in a Diverse Society | LAWS-4004 Governance and Accountability in Law Enforcement LAWS-3220 Criminal Law and Investigations | LAWS-4002 Crisis Intervention LAWS-3003 Leadership in a Law Enforcement Environment | LAWS-4003 Research Project LAWS-3002 Comparative Criminal Justice | LAWS-3004 Restorative Justice LAWS-3001 Criminal and Deviant Behaviour | LAWS-3000 Investigations and Forensic Evidence
