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Diploma of Criminal and Social Justice

Cranbrook, Canada
2 years
English
Hybrid
Diploma

About the program

Two-year arts diploma on criminal and social justice issues in Canada and abroad, Designed mainly as a pathway to further study.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate concepts and methods in Criminal and Social Justice to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Sixty credits over four semesters: psychology
Sociology. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Corrections officer
Probation officer
Forensic psychologist
Victim's assistance worker
Youth advocate
Police officer (after further study)

Curriculum

Sixty credits over four semesters: psychology
Sociology
Criminology
Politics
The criminal justice system and gender studies in year one
Canadian law
Research methods
Deviance and social control
Applied ethics
Youth justice
Criminal law
Psychology of crime and statistics in year two. No practicum.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school graduation or equivalent with English Studies 12 at C (60%) (Computer Information Systems) or C+ (65%) (Kinesiology
Practical Nursing)
Grade 11 maths at C (60%) where required
Adventure Tourism applicants must be 19 before 1 December of the intake year (18 case by case)
Additional academic criteria: English 12 / English Studies 12 at C (60%) to C+ (65%)
Adventure Tourism: age 19 before 1 December of the intake year (18 case by case)

Accepted academic background

Secondary school graduation (or equivalent); English Studies 12 (or ENFP 12 / ENGL 090) at C (60%) or C+ (65%) depending on programme; maths prerequisites vary by programme

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 80
PTE Academic 56

Documents you’ll need

Passport Identification Page
Official Academic Transcripts
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Proof of Available Funds
English Proficiency Evidence if Required

How to apply

Choose a program and review its admissions criteria. Complete the online international student application. Submit academic transcripts and evidence of English proficiency if applicable. Review your admission offer and payment information. Pay the required fees to receive acceptance documents. Apply for a study permit if needed.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$17,000 CAD
Application fee	$100 CAD
Deposit	$1,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Cranbrook
Faculty or school	Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Department	Department of Criminal and Social Justice
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Potential institutional or external awards may be available to eligible international students at College of the Rockies. Confirm current eligibility, funding amount and deadlines with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.