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FUNDAMENTALS OF CORRECTIONAL PRACTICES

Graduates will have knowledge of the law and theories relating to corrections, inmates and young offenders. They will have safety and security skills and the ability to apply their acquired learning in a practical fashion.  Graduates may find employment in residences for adult and young offenders, and in community based correctional and/or victim-oriented programs.

Persons holding a college diploma or university degree in another discipline, in addition to this Certificate, may seek employment in a provincial or federal correctional institution.

To successfully complete this certificate program, participants must complete 4 core compulsory courses and 2 electives.

Click on the Course Number for information on prices and start dates.  Course Descriptions are available on the Courses page.


Course Number Course Name
 
Core Compulsory
COR1950 Canadian Justice System and Legislation
COR1923 Criminology (Criminology PFP2010 is an approved substitute)
COR1924 Penology
COR1951 Safe and Secure Environments
Electives (Choose 2)
COR1737 Abnormal Psychology
COR1956 Correctional Practices
COR1955 Special Populations I 
COR1921 Young Offenders (PFP3050 - Youth in Conflict is an approved substitute)
Some of the online courses are also available on a monthly intake basis.