Forensic Studies - Mount Royal CollegeInvestigation Education in CanadaCrime and Fire Programs -- Community College Programs
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Forensic Studies - Mount Royal College Mount Royal College's Forensic Studies certificate is a post-basic 18-credit program, delivered distance learning, designed for professionals in the criminal justice system, especially law enforcement, who want to acquire skills in forensics. The Program is completely customized, enabling the student to choose the 18 credits, about 6 courses, he/she must successfully complete to graduate. Courses are offered in Forensic History, Risk Populations and Issues, Forensic Psychiatry and Correctional Populations, Victims of Violence, Forensic Science, Expert Witness Testimony, Crime Scene Investigation and Evidence, Sexual Assault Examination and Intervention Theory, and Sexual Assault Examination and Intervention Practicum. The Program has been 'designed to supplement professional education in areas related to forensic work' such as corrections, investigations, law enforcement, among others. Students of the Program will, in most cases, have already been employed in some aspect of the criminal justice system. The Program provides these professionals with an 'understanding of the close way in which science and the law can be integrated;' attaining knowledge and skills in forensics can therefore increase one's employability opportunities. For example, graduates may pursue specialized positions such as crime scene investigator, death investigator, domestic violence counselor, forensic laboratory technician, forensic photographer, forensic psychologist, and sexual assault examiner. Graduates may also pursue further students with advanced standing 'toward either senior level baccalaureate or first year master's programs.' For example, the College has a transfer agreement with Nova Southeastern University in Florida by which graduates of the Certificate program may gain entrance into the University's 'distance based Master of Health Sciences degree with a forensic specialty' with advanced credit. To be eligible for admission to the Forensic Studies program, applicants must possess a degree or diploma 'from a recognized post-secondary institution in health, allied health, social science, criminology or justice studies, or be an undergraduate student in the senior year of study.' However, 'senior undergraduate students' are advised to 'check with their base program or the Forensic Studies program prior to registering in specific courses. Some courses may not be approved as part of thier program.' Furthermore, undergraduates at the College 'already in another program only need to complete the program specific application. Once in the Forensic program,' the College's 'undergraduate students register for specific courses by submitting add/drop forms to the Forensic program.' Applicants may also be eligible for advanced standing into the Certificate Program. To determine eligibility for advanced credits, applicants should contact the College's Office of the Registrar or the Program Coordinator.' Students should be aware that courses that have 'clinical practicum placements' will usually require employers to have 'Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) coverage on behalf of the student.' The College 'can provide WCB coverage for students attending in Alberta, BC, Ontario, PE and possibly a few other provinces. However, applicants from Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and the Yukon' may not 'purchase WCB coverage in these provinces.' It is the responsibility of the student 'to make the required arrangements with the employer/agency where the practicum is to take place.' More information regarding WCB may be obtained by contacting 'the Program Coordinator prior to application. Alternate practicum arrangements may be possible.'
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