Criminal Justice - Policing (2 years) - Lethbridge Community CollegePolice Education in CanadaCrime and Fire Programs -- Community College Programs
PROGRAM WEBSITE
Criminal Justice - Policing (2 years) - Lethbridge Community College Lethbridge Community College's 2-year Diploma in Criminal Justice - Policing is primarily designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to pursue a career, career advancement, or further education in police work, or related fields. Students 'will work in small classes and learn from instructors with policing experience' acquiring 'a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system and a valuable range of practical skills and abilities.' Learners will be exposed to a broad range of 'topics ranging from criminal law, procedural law and the criminal justice system to multiculturalism, psychology and criminology' as well as to 'hands-on experience in important areas like interviewing, report writing, note taking, and investigative techniques.' Students are encouraged to partake in a multitude of work experience opportunities in order to test out a diverse range of abilities, such as in corrections, customs, policing, and security. Students should be aware that 'employing agencies may' require employees to 'have additional requirements such as a valid driverĘs license, Standard First Aid and CPR,' and thus 'learners are encouraged to maintain their credentials in these areas so that they are current at time of graduation.' Employment-wise, graduates may pursue career in all fields of corrections, law enforcement, and security in Canada. For example, graduates can apply for positions in correctional facilities, emergency services, federal, municipal, and provincial law enforcement agencies and police services, protection agencies, and security agencies and firms. Graduates can also pursue further educational opportunities at institutes, colleges, and universities across Canada, often with advanced credit. For example, the College has transfer agreements with 2 universities including Athabasca University, University of Great Falls, and University of Lethbridge. At Athabasca, College 'graduates can continue into a Bachelor of Professional Arts majoring in Criminal Justice' enabling 'students to study human services and develop research skills and analytical skills necessary for advanced employment opportunities in the criminal justice field and/or graduate studies.' At Great Falls, Montana graduates 'may receive up to two years credit toward a degree program' and 'complete the degree requirements' on-campus as the University or via distance education. Graduates of the Diploma program can also pursue the Bachelor of Applied Arts - Correctional Studies Degree at Lethbridge Community College with advanced credit of 2 full years. To be eligible for admission to the Diploma in Criminal Justice - Policing program, 'applicants must have an Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent' and 'undergo testing' on which they must 'must achieve a minimum 60th percentile in Reading, Sentence Skills and Elementary Algebra sections of the Computerized Placement Test, although maturity and motivation are also considered.' Applicants receiving a lower score on the Test will still be considered on a case by case basis. Individuals who do not meet the aforementioned academic requirements may still apply and will be considered provided they upgrade their skills through the College and University Preparatory Program. Applicants who 'have experience working in this field of study' may qualify for advanced credit via Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). To apply for PLA, applicants should contact the Program Leader, Ann Parks, by phone at 403-329-7239 or by email at a.parks@lethbridgecollege.ab.ca. In addition to the academic requirements, All applicants must meet the non-academic requirements for admission that includes a questionnaire, hand-written essay, and interview. The questionnaire outlines the applicant's 'motivation to seek entry to a career in the Corrections field...suitability for a career in Corrections...work experiences, additional education and/or training and certification qualifications in special fields; and agencies and persons in the Criminal Justice field' the applicant 'contacted for career information.' Applicants will also be required to submit a handwritten essay and attend 'an interview with a Correctional Studies instructor,' which 'will be conducted immediately following the' Computerized Placement Test. During the interview, the applicant's 'integrity, forthrightness, and motivation' will be assessed by the interviewer 'using a standardized score format.' Based on 'the testing and the interview, the applicant is placed on an admissions list.' Moreover, 'although no physical requirements are placed on applicants for entry to the program, applicants are required to take a medical examination to ensure that their cardiovascular system is suitable to undertake fitness-related exercise and self defense tactics.'
TOP |
|
