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Criminal Justice Certificate - Douglas College Douglas College's Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, offered in partnership with the University College of the Fraser Valley (UCFV), is a 4-year program designed primarily for students aspiring to a career, career advancement, and/or further academic studies in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a related field. The Program aims to provide students with 'a strong knowledge of the criminal justice system' including 'an understanding of the criminal justice system, prevailing criminology theories, and national and local policy. Moreover, courses will give students opportunities to develop the basic skills required for most positions in Criminal Justice such as communications, critical thinking, interpersonal, problem solving, and public speaking abilities and self-confidence. The first 3 years of the Program will be spent at Douglas College where students will be exposed to a wide array of topics like Criminology, Psychological and Sociological Explanations of Criminal Behaviour, Psychology, and the Canadian Legal System and Criminal Justice System. The 3rd year will allow students to learn more specific and advanced subjects. For the Program's final year, students will transfer to UCFV where the focal point will be on 'unique worksite placements offering' practical, 'hands-on experience and employer contacts in the criminal justice field.' Students may need to undergo a security check before beginning such placements, depending upon the demands of the employer. Graduates will receive a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from UCFV and not Douglas College. Furthermore, students will not officially be enrolled in the Program until and unless they achieve a 'Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.67 or higher (calculated on the basis of 60 specified 1st and 2nd year credits which must be completed by April 30)' and attend the required 'general program orientation session.' Graduates may pursue various employment and/or educational opportunities in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or related fields. Career-wise, graduates may apply for various positions across Canada, including working for educational or governmental institutions or for employers in the non-profit or private sector. For example, graduates may work for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, courts, insurance companies, law firms, police forces, Revenue Canada, victim services, and youth organizations, to name but a few. Students should be aware that the Program will provide them with the requirements to pursue employment in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or related fields. However, some employers and/or careers may require employees to have credentials beyond those supplied by the Program. Most police departments, for example, require candidates to write assessment examinations, meet certain physical and mental pre-requisites, and have current, valid CPR, First Aid, and driver's license, and often undergo recruit training. Students should also be aware that having a criminal record could be an obstacle to finding employment in the Criminal Justice field as many employers are reluctant to hire those with a criminal history. Graduates can also pursue further studies in Criminal Justice, Criminology, and related fields at various universities across Canada often with advanced standing, such as Kwantlen University College, Simon Fraser University, the University of British Columbia, and University of Ottawa. The be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice program, applicants must meet both Douglas College's general admission and the Program's specific requirements. To meet the general requirements, applicants must either 'have completed BC secondary school graduation in any program or have completed the equivalent in another school system,' or 'lack one course for BC secondary school graduation or the equivalent in another school system,' or 'is 19 years of age or older on the first day of the first semester of attendance,' or 'is at least 17 years of age on the first day of the first semester of attendance and has not been enrolled at a school for at least one year,' or 'is a special needs student and has completed a certificate or equivalent from a special program and has been in school for 12 years.' Furthermore, all applicants must demonstrate English Language proficiency by successfully completing English 12 with at least a "C" grade. The latter requirement may be met via an equivalent means including specified courses at Douglas College, specific courses or programs outside of the College, or an approved English language proficiency examination. To meet the Program's specific, applicants must achieve a 'Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.67 or higher' that will be 'calculated on the basis of' the first 60 credit hours, years 1 and 2, of the required courses, 'which must be completed by April 30,' for the Program, and attend a mandatory 'general program orientation session.' Students will not officially be enrolled in the Program until the latter 2 conditions are met.
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