Community and Justice Services - Loyalist College of Applied Arts and TechnologyCorrectional Worker and Services Education in CanadaCrime and Fire Programs -- Community College Programs
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Community and Justice Services - Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology's 2-year Diploma in Community and Justice Services combines theoretical, interactive, and practical education to provide students the knowledge and skills that will allow them to pursue employment, career advancement, or further education in community and justice services or related fields. The Program will enable students to 'conduct client assessments,' develop and learn case management skills, conflict management techniques, and effective written and verbal communication skills, 'learn through hands-on studies including role playing, tour existing facilities that may employ program graduates,' and study the 'best practices to ensure the protection of the public, personal safety and the safety of the community, staff, and clients.' Further, providing training in intervention, prevention, and reintegration strategies, the Program will expose students to the knowledge and skills to work in a wide range of diverse settings working with individuals who are involved or are at risk of becoming involved in criminal activity, are currently incarcerated or on parole, or are undergoing rehabilitation and/or reintegration into society. The Program's 2nd year will reinforce classroom learning via 2 'four-week field placements' allowing students to apply what they have learned in class to real-world situations at 'a relevant community or justice agency.' These placements also provide students with 'the opportunity to make an immediate and significant contribution while defining an occupational direction.' Students may be employed by the agency for which they work during these practicums upon graduation. The unique aspect of the Program is that its 1st year curriculum is shared with the College's other criminal justice programs including Corporate and Commercial Security, Customs and Immigration, Police Foundations, and Paralegal. After successful completion of the 1st year, the College allows students to enroll in any of these latter programs or continue on with the current program. Students who want transfer to another program 'are encouraged to discuss this with their faculty advisor and/or program coordinator.' Graduates of the Community and Justice Services program will be prepared to pursue various employment, career advancements, and/or further studies in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or related areas. Career-wise, graduates may apply for positions across Canada in such areas as border or community services, child welfare, community justice, corrections, crime prevention, criminal investigation, criminal law, insurance, investigations, law and law enforcement, national security, offender case management, policing, public administration, residential homes for people at risk, Revenue Canada, social work, the courts, victim services, and youth custody, among others. On average, entry-level salaries for graduates are about$28,000 to $35,000 and higher; in fact, 'graduates hired and trained by Correctional Services Canada can earn approximately $60,000 per year.' Graduates may also pursue further studies at various colleges and universities across Canada, and are eligible to receive advanced standing into programs at numerous institutions. For example, the College has transfer agreements with 7 universities to which graduates may transfer to earn a degree in criminal justice or a related field with advanced credit. These Agreements exist with Athabasca University, Carleton University, Griffith University, Nipissing University, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Ryerson University, and University of Windsor. Loyalist College also has informal agreements 'with other institutions and new transfer agreements are added annually,' and students may also make their own individual arrangements with other schools. Students should familiarize themselves with the admission, academic, and transfer requirements of the post-secondary institutions to which they may want to transfer. Eligibility for admission to the Program falls under three categories, high school graduates, mature students, and transfer students. High school graduates or those under 19 years of age as of the Program's startdate must possess an 'Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or the equivalent,' including English 12 and credits at the at the general, advanced, (C), (U), (M), or (O) level. Applicants who are 19 years of age or older at the start of the Program may apply under mature student status. Mature applicants may be required to write pre-entry tests and/or undertake college preparatory studies and thus should consult with the Admissions Office to determine if they are to take any examinations or courses. Mature students may receive 'course credits or exemptions' if they possess relevant and extensive life experience. Applicants who have 'prior education equivalent to Year One (from university and/or college) normally will be admitted directly to Year Two. Applicants seeking advanced standing are encouraged to review their qualifications with the program coordinator.' All applicants must undergo a Police Records Check as those with a criminal record 'may not be eligible for the required field placement.' Further, all applicants must complete a personal health history form before registering. Individuals 'with special needs or limitations which may affect their potential employment are encouraged to discuss their program and career goals with the coordinator prior to enrollment.'
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