Community and Justice Services
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
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| Type | Diploma, College |
| Nominal duration | 2 years, includes 1 field placement |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | 11171 |
| Tuition fee | CA$17,765 per year The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$375 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$75) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents):
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English For direct admission, if English is not your first language, OR you did not complete a minimum of two years of full-time study at the secondary school level in an English language school system in a country where English is considered the primary language or the primary language of instruction and evaluation is English, with acceptable grades in all English courses, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Overview
Humber’s Community and Justice Services diploma program focuses on both the community and the institutional sectors of the justice system. Our curriculum combines theory and applied skills, giving you the breadth of knowledge and experience needed to meet the demands of an entry-level position in this field. You’ll be prepared for occupations where you will work with offenders and other high-risk client groups and will explore the development of community programs, restorative justice initiatives and preventative measures. In addition, we practise inclusivity from a broad anti-oppressive perspective and place a strong emphasis on the practice of interpersonal, problem-solving and assessment skills.
Our faculty are skilled, committed, and have direct work experience within the community and institutional correctional services. As a result, our program boasts strong community links. Additionally, experts also deliver further specialized community justice training.
Our advisory committee regularly reviews our curriculum, ensuring our program is always on the cutting edge of developments in the field.
Work Placement
You will have an opportunity to practise your skills during a supervised, comprehensive 400-hour field placement in an institutional or community setting in Semesters 3 and 4, two days per week.
Career opportunities
This program allows you to help contribute towards creating safe and healthy communities. You may be involved in a variety of roles within the community such as:
- community justice worker
- provincial or federal adult correctional officer
- provincial youth service officer
- open custody youth worker
- community crime prevention worker
- victim services worker
- residential worker
- law enforcement officer
- border officer
Gain the competitive edge that will qualify you for positions in a variety of settings such as:
- community-based advocacy agencies
- institutional or community correctional settings
- law enforcement departments
- courts
Professional Accreditations & Recognition
Canadian Criminal Justice Association (CCJA)
Graduates may apply to become members of the Canadian Criminal Justice Association – CCJA.
Criminal Justice Association of Ontario
Graduates may apply to become members of the Criminal Justice Association of Ontario.
Additional requirements and/or costs may apply.
Note: The requirements for licensure are determined by the granting body, which is independent from Humber College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.