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and January entry
Program Length:
Two-year Diploma
Career Opportunities:
The Correctional Worker program prepares graduates for employment
in all facets of the corrections field. There are two primary categories
of employment. The first is community-based facilities which include
group homes for youth or adults, community sentencing programs,
and youth workers. The second is institutional facilities which
include federal penitentiaries, provincial jails, detention centres,
correctional centres and young offender observation/detention centres.
Many of these employers require candidates to attend training facilities
after completion of our program. The Correctional Worker program
has been very successful in preparing students for these intensive
training sessions and our graduates can be found in all the above-listed
areas.
Program Description:
The Correctional Worker program has a dual focus. Graduates must
have an understanding of offenders and how to assist them effectively.
Courses such as Interviewing and Counselling, Psychology, Sociology,
Conflict Management and Interpersonal Group Dynamics, develop understanding
and skills necessary for this aspect of employment in the field.
Graduates must also have a strong knowledge of the system, the acts
and regulations, and the procedures used in the field to deal with
offenders. Courses such as Canadian Corrections, Issues in Correctional
Management, Correctional Procedures and Youth in Conflict provide
practical knowledge in the field.
Students also complete two field placement experiences.
The placement experiences are critical to the effective learning
of the student and the delivery of subsequent courses.
The first year of the program is common to all Loyalist’s
programs in justice services including: Police Foundations, Customs
and Immigration, Corporate and Commercial Security, and Paralegal
programs.
Approximate Costs (2003–2004):
Tuition $2,358.00 (two semesters)
Books and Supplies: $1,240.00
Relocation and travel may be required for the field placement experiences.
Admission Requirements:
(a) Required academic preparation –
• OSSD/OSSGD or equivalent with courses at the general, advanced,
(C), (U), (M) or (O) level with Grade 12 English
or
• mature applicant
Recommended academic
preparation –
• Grade 12 mathematics
(b) Transfer
to Another Justice Studies Program
Students who, at the end of Year One, wish to be considered for
admission to another justice studies program including Police Foundations,
Paralegal (LASA), Customs and Immigration (LASA), or Corporate and
Commercial Security, are encouraged to discuss this with their faculty
advisor and/or program coordinator.
(c) Field Placement – Year Two
The ability to meet job requirements and program completion outcomes
is demonstrated through required supervised practicum courses. To
be eligible for Practicum courses 1 and 2, all theory courses must
be successfully completed in each of Semesters Three and Four respectively.
In addition, placement agencies may have specific requirements.
Students must familiarize themselves with these.
(d) Criminal Records Check
A criminal records check by the student’s local police force
is required before placement in Year Two. Applicants with criminal
records may not be eligible for the required field placement courses.
Applicants are encouraged to review their status with the program
coordinator.
(e) Health Requirements
A personal health history form must be completed prior to registration.
Applicants with special needs or limitations which may affect their
potential are encouraged to discuss their program and career goals
prior to enrolment.
(f) Transfer of Credit
Applicants with prior education equivalent to Year One (university
and/or college) normally will be admitted directly to Year Two.
Applicants seeking advanced standing and direct entry to Year Two
are encouraged to meet with the coordinator to review their qualifications.
LOYALIST/UNIVERSITY TRANSFER:
For information on university transfer click
here.
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