About this program
Start Date
September 2024
Campus
Kenora
Program Length
Two years
Full-time
Credential
Ontario College Diploma
Canadore College
About the program
This program prepares students for a rewarding and challenging career working with youth and adults in crisis. Students gain a working knowledge of the law, criminology, victimology and human behaviour. Benefit from practical workshops in conflict resolution, mental health first aid, hostage negotiating, and forensics. The CJS program is a second credential program that allows program graduates to enter into the second year of Police Foundations and Mental Health and Addictions Worker programs. Contact a program coordinator to learn more.
Semester 1
| SLJ101 | – | Introduction to Canadian Criminal Justice | |
| SLJ102 | – | Criminology | |
| SLJ105 | – | Canadian Government & Public Administration | |
| SLJ106 | – | Community and Social Services | |
| PSY100 | – | Foundations in Psychology | |
| SOC100 | – | Foundations in Sociology | |
| CMM125 | – | College Communications I |
Semester 2
| CJS101 | – | Correctional Programming | |
| PSY240 | – | Foundations of Psychology 2 | |
| CLT100 | – | Canadas First People | |
| SLJ305 | – | Youth in Conflict | |
| SLJ207 | – | Conflict Management & Crisis Intervention | |
| HUM200 | – | Group Dynamics | |
| GENED | – | General Education Elective |
Semester 3
| CJS151 | – | Programming & Community Development | |
| CJS201 | – | Special Topics: Diverse Client Groups | |
| CJS205 | – | Introduction to Management Techniques | |
| CJS210 | – | Principles of Community Re-Integration | |
| CJS155 | – | Correctional Administration | |
| CJS160 | – | Interviewing & Counselling Techniques | |
| PFN100 | – | Personal Finance (in-class) |
Semester 4
| SLJ408 | – | Career Fitness Testing (7 weeks) | |
| CJS250 | – | Field Placement Integration | |
| CJS251 | – | Placement Workshops (7 weeks) |
Admission
Ontario Secondary School Diploma, and ENG4C/ENG4U, equivalent, or mature student test.
Are you missing program prerequisites?
Are you missing prerequisites for a program? We can help! SGEI offers common prerequisite courses during the summer, or we can arrange for you to complete a test to enter the program. All you have to do is apply, and we will be in touch with you.
Fees
- Tuition (Year 1): $3484.24 (estimated)
- Tuition (Year 2): $3554.24 (estimated)
- Textbooks: $1825 (estimated)
Funding opportunities
If you need assistance funding your education, visit our Financial Aid page to learn more about bursaries, grants, OSAP and more.
Meet your coordinator(s)
Our dedicated program coordinators are here to help you succeed, both in and out of the classroom.
Rhonda Miller
Kenora campus (807) 468-3096 rhondajm@7generations.org
Have questions? Connect with a coordinator!
Have questions about this program? Contact a coordinator directly or submit your question(s) below and a program coordinator will reach out to you.
Career options
CJS graduates may expect to find work as:
- Program development facilitator
- Youth worker
- Restorative justice worker
- Policing
- Correctional officer
- Crisis intervention officer
- Emergency response team officer
- Canine unit officer
- Court liaison officer/bailiff