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Diploma of Community and Justice Services
- Toronto, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
Two-year diploma preparing students to work with at-risk and offender populations in justice and community settings.
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 applied knowledge and practical skills in Community and Justice Services. Apply concepts related to structure: 17 program courses in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.
Career outcomes
- Federal and provincial correctional institutions
- Community residential facilities
- Open and secure custody facilities for youth
- Early intervention and rehabilitation programs
Curriculum
- Structure: 17 program courses
- 1 communications course
- 3 general education courses
- 1 field placement. Semester 1 includes Introduction to Community Justice and Corrections
- Introduction to Security Skills
- Canadian Criminal Justice
- Human Rights
- Equity
- And Social Justice in Community Safety
- Communication Essentials.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent (international credential per the country list) or mature student status
- Most programmes also need Grade 12 English (C or U) and some need Grade 11/12 Math or science. English proficiency test or placement assessment required.
Accepted academic background
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent (international credential per country list), Or mature student status, Most programmes also need Grade 12 English (C or U) and some need Grade 11/12 Mathematics, Or Centennial's English/Math placement assessments, Programme-specific
Language tests
- IELTS 6
- TOEFL iBT 67 (Reading 16
- PTE Academic Writing 23)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 51
- Duolingo Cambridge 167
- Institutional test Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
- Qualification Certificates
- English Proficiency Evidence If Required
- Proof of Funds
- Study Permit Documents If Applicable
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,005 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Progress Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Community Care and Public Safety |
| Department | Department of General Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Centennial offers entrance scholarships of up to 5,000 CAD for eligible first-time international students commencing September 2026 or January 2027. Award values depend on programme length and eligibility |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $18,005 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 67 (Reading 16, PTE Academic Writing 23), Cambridge PTE Academic 51, Duolingo Cambridge 167, Institutional test Duolingo 105.