Take the leap into Justice Studies at Saskatchewan Polytechnic

As a result of these discussions, the Justice Studies program came to light, combining the two former programs into one.

The two-year diploma runs for 32 weeks each year, starting in September and ending in late April.

The first year is a common year with students gaining insight into the criminal justice system in Canada.

Following completion of the first year, students have a choice of which specialty they’d like to focus on for year two.

The Correctional Studies Specialty prepares students for work in federal and provincial corrections. Students will learn from instructors who have experience working in correctional institutions. The course emphasizes a hands-on approach to learning, learning about case management, communication and problem solving, managing conflict, and assisting offenders to reintegrate back into society as law-abiding citizens.

There are components where students acknowledge Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and working with offenders from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Those wishing to enter the Indigenous Policing Foundations Speciality will prepare to apply for federal, municipal and community policing positions after graduating.

The program is available to everyone regardless of their cultural background. The curriculum has a unique Indigenous focus, while covering the major requirements of law enforcement training, learning from instructors who have been on the front lines of community policing services.

Components of this year two focus include basic investigative techniques, criminal justice system and criminal law, historic and contemporary Indigenous topics, understanding Truth and Reconciliation and the Calls to Action, and dealing with addictions, family violence, suicide intervention.

Students in Justice Studies will also train for the physical fitness component, Correctional Officer Physical Abilities Test (COPAT) for Correctional Studies and the Police Officer Physical Abilities Test (POPAT) for those in the Indigenous Policing Foundations specialty.

As part of the school’s hands-on approach for the Justice Studies course, students will participate in work experience in their second year.

Students in Correctional Studies will have a chance to complete their 4-week practicum at correctional institutions, young offender facilities or a healing lodge.

For policing students, aside from gaining work experience in policing, students will also need to complete a minimum of 60 hours volunteer work. Students volunteer at a variety of events, including security at events, food banks, coaching youth, and as helpers at Indigenous ceremonies.

For those looking to advance their studies after year two, Saskatchewan Polytechnic has articulation agreements with other colleges and universities to move into Bachelor’s Degrees for Justice Studies and policing. These include the University of Regina, Lethbridge College, and Royal Roads University.

Tuition for the first year of the program is just under $7,000 which includes fees, books, and the uniform to be worn in both years. The second year will cost students about $5,300.

The only prerequisites for those wishing to enroll is a Grade 12 diploma and proficiency in the English language.

The greatest part of enrolling in Justice Studies at Saskatchewan Polytechnic is the success rate for landing a job.

“This year we have 21 graduating out of our second-year correctional studies. Out of those 21, 17 of them have already been hired or already in the process with federal and provincial corrections.” said Fleury.

“We have a great industry and working contact with federal and provincial institutions. They’ll come into our program as guest speakers, they recruit and let us know when the job postings are coming up. They like our students; they know our program and many of our students are successful in getting hired.”

Fleury added those who are hired as correctional officers can make between $67,000 and $84,000, and municipal police or RCMP are from $65,000 to $108,000.

It’s worth noting that the first year of Justice Studies is offered at Saskatchewan Polytechnic campuses in Prince Albert, Saskatoon, and Regina. The second-year correctional studies is offered in Prince Albert only while Indigenous policing Foundations is only offered in Saskatoon.

Fleury also mentioned there is no hard deadline for anyone to apply to the diploma program.

“We’re very excited for this program, we want to get the word out there, we want to fill our seats. Right up until the program starts, if we’re not full, we’ll accept the student. If you decide mid-August, and we have seats available, we’ll accept qualified applicants.”

So, if you are looking to take the next step in your career in correctional services or policing, look no further than Saskatchewan Polytechnic.

To learn more about this diploma program https://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/programs/Justice-Studies.aspx

Apply now https://saskpolytech.ca/admissions/resources/documents/Application-for-Admission-to-Saskatchewan-Polytechnic-Programs-Form.pdf

Have questions? Call Prince Albert 306-765-1611

PRINCE ALBERT

Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Prince Albert Campus, Technical Building
PO Box 850
Prince Albert SK S6V 5

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Take the leap into Justice Studies at Saskatchewan Polytechnic

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