Bachelor of Applied Justice Studies - Mount Royal CollegeCriminal Justice Education in CanadaCrime and Fire Programs -- Community College Programs
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Bachelor of Applied Justice Studies - Mount Royal College Combining class-based and practical education, Mount Royal College's 4-year Bachelor of Applied Justice Studies is innovative and unique among programs of its kind in Canada and is designed to provide students with an in depth study of Criminology and 'theoretical understanding of the criminal justice system.' The Program is primarily aimed at students aspiring to careers in various aspects of the criminal justice system or to further their educational opportunities in the field. With 'a unique background in criminological theory, work-related skills and practical field experience,' graduates have traditionally been 'highly sought after for entry-level positions' by 'justice-related employers.' This background has also provided students with 'the foundation for future career advancements.' Graduates have been employed in a wide range of fields including as border patrol, police, and probation officers, life management education counselors for special needs adult offenders, police research analysts, private investigators, program and/or outreach coordinators for ôat-riskö and runaway youths and the Elizabeth Fry Society, and victims assistance advisors. Graduates who want to pursue further education in the field can gain 'direct admission into graduate programs at' various universities including Royal Roads University, Simon Fraser University, University of Victoria, and University of Windsor. In the past, 'law schools at Dalhousie University and the Universities of British Columbia, Victoria, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and New Brunswick have also admitted graduates of the applied degree program.' Currently, no university in Alberta recognizes 'any applied degree for admission into graduate studies or law school;' however, 'discussions are ongoing to address this issue.' The Applied Justice Studies Program 'is anchored in five (5) program outcomes that are integrated throughout the four-year degree' including Criminological Literacy, Experiential Learning, Human Relations, Foundations in Justice Studies, and Social Justice. Students will be required to 'demonstrate competency in each of the five program outcomes' and will require integrating 'substantive knowledge, skills and perspective.' The focus of the Program, however, is on hands-on learning via both a Justice Studies Practicum and Directed Fields Studies that enable students 'apply the theoretical concepts' that they have learned in class 'to real-world situations' while 'working in a justice-related agency ' These experiential opportunities will also allow students 'to develop and demonstrate' their abilities, confidence, ethics, professionalism, and skills and become familiar 'with current programs, agencies, policies and procedures. The Practicum usually takes place 'after the fifth and seventh semesters' and involves unpaid work for 'two and a half days per week' that will enable students to 'develop new skills, make valuable contacts within the justice community and earn seven credits towards your applied degree.' The Directed Fields Studies, on the other hand, are two, 4-month semesters of paid work typically completed 'during the Spring and Summer semesters' of the Program's 'second and fourth years.' The Studies will be 'developed through consultation with' the College's 'Advisory Committee and the justice agencies themselves.' Further, the Studies will be worth 15 credits each and are 'graded by instructors who assesses student learning through journals and seminars.' Positions for both the Practicum and Studies are usually in Calgary but may be elsewhere in Alberta or Canada depending on current market demands; thus students should be able to relocate if necessary. Students should be aware that some agencies may need 'students to provide proof of a criminal record check prior' to employing them. If the student does not comply to such demands or 'is denied a placement because of his/her criminal record check, then' he/she must 'withdraw from the Directed Field Studies course,' and potentially the Program. To be eligible for admission to the Program, applicants must meet both the College's general admission requirements and the Program's specific admission requirements. The College's general admission requirements have 3 main categories of admission including High School Standing, Post-secondary Standing, and Mature Standing. Home schooled students may apply and will be considered for admission if they 'present recognized secondary credentials, or by some other mean satisfy admission requirements.' Applicants falling under the High School Standing category 'must present the five appropriate grade 12 subjects (or their equivalents), with no grade below 50%' and an overall average of at least 60%. Those falling below these standards will normally 'not be considered for admission.' Applicants in the Post-secondary Standing category will need to 'have completed 3 post-secondary courses (minimum 9 credit hours) by December 31. Applicants for the Fall Semester must complete 5 further 'post-secondary courses (minimum 15 credit hours) by June 30 for admission to the Fall Semester while applicants for the for the Winter Semester must complete these 5 courses by August 31. All 'courses presented for admission must be from a recognized post-secondary institution from which credit is normally allowed by Mount Royal College.' Applicants falling under the Mature Standing category are those who are 21 years of age or older 'by September 1 for the Fall Semester OR January 1 for the Winter Semester' and 'do not meet the High School Standing requirements or have not completed sufficient courses to be considered for Post-secondary Standing.' Such applicants must, however, 'submit final/official high school and post-secondary transcripts regardless of the level attained.' The latter are needed in order to determine if the applicant can meet the Program's specific admission requirements. To meet the Program's specific admission requirements, students who fall under either the High School, Post-secondary, or Mature Standing category to have completed English Language Arts 30-1, Mathematics 30 (Pure or Applied), and Social Studies 30 with a minimum grade of 50% in each course. Applicants who are in the process of completing required courses may receive Conditional Admission but official 'confirmation of the achievement of specified minimum grades' must be provided prior to being granted full admission. Applicants who fail to do so 'will be denied admission.'
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