Diploma in Correctional Services

MacEwan University

UG Certificate / Diploma

Canada,Alberta

24 Months

Duration

CAD 24,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 110

Application Fee

Sep 2024

Apply Date

Canada, Alberta

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1971

Total Students: 18,483 +

Int. Students: 1,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

10501 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 4S2, Canada

Diploma in Correctional Services

Program Overview

The Correctional Services diploma prepares graduates to work in a variety of positions in corrections and criminal justice fields including community agencies, correctional institutions, residential settings, restorative justice and related human service careers. Graduates work with adults and youth in conflict with the law, or who are at risk of becoming involved in the criminal justice system. The program provides theoretical knowledge, skill development and practical experience for the entry-level corrections and criminal justice professional.

The Correctional Services program stresses the dual yet inseparable function of the criminal justice system: protection of the public and providing assistance to offenders to become law abiding citizens. Students acquire essential skills and knowledge about the criminal justice system as well as professional practice information and expertise.

The first year provides a number of foundation courses concentrating on self-awareness, criminological theory and knowledge of the criminal justice system. Introduction to field placement provides an opportunity for students to acquire practice competencies including professionalism, crisis intervention, security procedures and suicide prevention.

The second year concentrates on skill development such as counselling strategies, case management, risk/needs assessment, documentation and working with special offender populations. Field placement provides students with the practical, first-hand experience in the field of corrections and criminal justice with the expectation that students apply the knowledge and skills discussed in the classroom.

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