Diploma - Community and Justice Services
- 2 years
- Duration
- 17,618 CAD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Diploma
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Toronto / Canada
- Location
Program description
Through the application of social justice, critical theory, an inclusive and anti-oppressive lens, and knowledge of the institutional and community sectors of the justice system, Humber's Community and Justice Services diploma program will provide you with the skills necessary to contribute to the creation of safe and healthy environments.
You will also take part in program initiatives, complete an extensive 400-hour fieldwork, and earn micro-credentials relevant to the field. These experiences will equip you with the breadth of knowledge and experience required to meet the requirements of entry-level jobs in the community and justice services sector.
Program structure
Semester 1
- Interpersonal Skills
- Conflict Management
- Community Building Practices
- The Criminal Justice System in Canada
- An Introduction to Arts and Sciences
- College Reading and Writing Skills
Semester 2
- Youth Justice System
- Community and Institutional Correctional Practices
- Interviewing Skills
- Professional Practice
- Ethical Issues
- Workplace Writing Skills
Semester 3
- Criminology
- Inclusive Community Practices
- Field Experience 1 - Community and Justice Services
- Intervention and Case Management
- Diversity: Issues and Solutions
- Select 1 from the following courses
- General Elective
Semester 4
- Restorative Justice
- Special Topics
- Mental Health and Addictions
- Field Experience 2 - Community and Justice Services
- Select 1 from the following courses
- General Elective
Price
Fees per semester:
- Tuition 8,153 CAD
- Compulsory Ancillary Fee 440 CAD
- Compulsory Student Union Fee 66 CAD
- IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee 111 CAD
- Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) 20 CAD
- Program Ancillary Fee 0.00 CAD
- Co-op/Placement 0.00 CAD
Total 8,794 CAD
CJS courses use course readers rather than textbooks reducing substantial costs to students per semester. Non-CJS courses may require the purchase of textbooks.
Requirements for applicants
International Academic Equivalencies:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
- Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)
- Three Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above
or
- Mature student status
or
- College or university transfer status
For Indian applicants one of the following:
- All India Senior School Certificate/Higher Secondary School Certificate
- Year 12 State Board Exams with a minimum grade of 70 or above in required program subjects.
- Applicants who previously completed post-secondary education require to provide backlog summary. Maximum backlog attempts accepted:
- Bachelor’s degree 3 year: 2 backlog attempts
- Bachelor’s degree 4 year: 4 backlog attempts
- Master’s degree: no restriction
- 10 + 3 Curriculum: 4 backlog attempts
To be eligible you must possess the equivalent of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and required courses as noted in the course list.
English Proficiency requirements are:
- A minimum TOEFL Academic Level score of 550 (paper based) or 80 (internet based) or
- an IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.0 (with no single band score below 5.5) or
- CAEL with an overall band score of 60 or
- Cambridge English Test with B2 First / C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169 (with no single subscore below 162) or
- Duolingo Language Test with score 105 and above+
- International applicants may be asked to submit an ICAS or WES evaluation.
About the university
Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning (known as Humber College) was fonded in 1967. The college is located in Toronto, Canada.
The Humber North and the Lakeshore are the two primary campuses at Humber.
Humber College offers over 200 programs in 40 fields of study.
Students at Humber receive a polytechnic education. We educate theory, incorporate practical, hands-on training, and collaborate with employers to provide students with real-world learning opportunities. This innovative and entrepreneurial approach, which is taught in state-of-the-art and creative learning facilities, prepares students for today's and tomorrow's careers.
We are committed to your long-term success. A Humber education will help you map a sure path to your career and keep you up to date on shifting trends in the professional world as technology advances. Our programs combine theory and practice, allowing you to get practical experience both in the classroom and on the work. Professors with industry experience will teach you what skills are in demand.
