Correctional Worker - Loyalist College of Applied Arts and TechnologyCorrectional Worker and Services Education in CanadaCrime and Fire Programs -- Community College Programs
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Correctional Worker - Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology Combining theoretical and practical education, Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology's 2-year Correctional Worker program exposes students to the knowledge and skills required to work in various areas of corrections and related areas and agencies. The Program has two main goals including to develop students' 'understanding and skills necessary' to effectively deal with and assist offenders and to provide students with a strong, practical knowledge of the Canadian criminal justice system. The Program also includes 2 work-experience placements that 'are critical to the effective learning of the student and the delivery of subsequent courses.' The Practicums will allow students to apply what they have learned in the classroom to real-world situations in a variety of correctional settings. A unique aspect of the Program is that its first year curriculum is shared with the College's other criminal justice programs including Community and Justice Services, Corporate and Commercial Security, Customs and Immigration, Police Foundations, and Paralegal. After successful completion of the first 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 Program can pursue employment, career advancement, and/or educational opportunities in various areas of criminal justice or related fields. Career-wise, graduates may be employed in such places as community-based facilities, 'which include group homes for adults and community sentencing programs,' and institutional facilities, such as 'federal penitentiaries, provincial jails, detention centres and correctional centres.' Students should be aware that 'many of these employers require candidates to attend training facilities after completion of our program.' However, 'the Correctional Worker program has been very successful in preparing students for these intensive training sessions.' Graduates may also further their respective training and education at various colleges, universities, and institutions often with advanced credit. 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. Although not required, the College recommends that high school students planing to apply for the Program to take Grade 12 Mathematics. 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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