Police Studies Extension Certificate - Online

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Required Courses | Student Testimonials

The Police Studies Certificate provides both theoretical and practical skills and explores a range of intervention strategies at various stages of the justice process. It emphasizes skill development, essential attitudes and personal qualities that facilitate the application of justice.

Explore the major components of the Canadian justice system, the various roles of legislative bodies, courts, law enforcement, corrections and aftercare services in the community, and the varying methodologies/programs employed by components of the justice system in carrying out their public mandates.

Earn Credit Toward a Degree/Diploma
Certain Extension Certificates have been developed in cooperation with Mount Royal University credit faculties. These certificates have components which are transferable into various diplomas, applied degrees and degrees, provided applicants achieve the minimum required grade in the course(s) and meet the entrance requirements for the degree. Please see credit program websites for diploma, applied degree or degree entrance requirements. For more information on transfer credit please contact Community and Health Studies at cehealth@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6867.

Online Students
Please log in to your Blackboard course on the official course start date and refer to your Course Outline for assignment due dates.

Requirements
Access to and skills in word processing. Connection to the Internet (DSL or cable modem is recommended).

Course Materials
Please refer to your registration confirmation.

Earning Your Extension Certificate
Complete the six required courses (288 hours) listed in the schedule above with a minimum grade of C- and 80% attendance in each course. The courses can be taken in any order.

Career Outlook
A broad range of justice and law enforcement skills is valuable to those in a variety of professions, including justice studies, law enforcement, investigations and security.

Further Educational Opportunities
Forensic Studies

Required Courses 

Canadian Criminal Justice Systems
The justice system in Canada is a fascinating and sometimes confusing mixture of competing interests. Everyone associated with this system needs to be aware of the various components and how they operate. Explore the major components of the Canadian justice system and the roles of legislative bodies, courts, law enforcement, corrections and aftercare services in the community.

Interpersonal Relationship Skills
Gain insight into criminal behaviour by exploring human needs and relationships. Offender populations bring with them a wide range of emotional needs and justice personnel need to develop effective approaches to dealing with all kinds of people. The focus of this course is on normal human behaviour and an appreciation of cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary perspectives.

Human Diversity in Justice
Explore issues of diversity and justice within Canadian society and assess the workings of the Canadian criminal justice system in relation to minorities. Diversity in ethnicity, gender, sexual preference, age and social class has affected access to justice throughout Canadian history. Develop an in-depth appreciation of the link between minority group status and justice.

Trends and Issues in Policing
Delve into the issues pertaining to law enforcement in a modern democratic society. Examine the relationship between policing and other aspects of the criminal justice system and assess the basic assumptions informing current policing trends in Canada and internationally. Topics include police-citizen conflict, occupational subculture, crime prevention, and the interface between police and other justice agencies.

Criminology Concepts
Be introduced to the major theoretical concepts in criminology through an interdisciplinary approach to the study of crime, criminals and criminality. Become familiar with the jargon and terms used in criminology, as well as the historical factors leading to the development of current criminological theories.

Canadian Criminal Law
Review the historical and philosophical perspective of the nature, aims and scope of criminal law in Canada. Develop oral and written communication skills to facilitate legal problem solving, including rudimentary skills in adversarial advocacy, and acquire skills in legal research, case briefing, precedent application and statutory interpretation using a teamwork approach.

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Student Testimonials 

"This is a great course for anyone interested in the field…As a precept to the Police Studies Diploma or just a general interest point, I recommend this course."

David Fischer, Criminology Concepts Student

"Excellent instruction. I felt like I was part of the justice field already."

Angela Pasquini, Criminology Concepts Student

"Fantastic course to take to learn the basic fundamentals of the Canadian criminal justice system. Very informative, educational and interesting."

Naomi Garner, Canadian Criminal Justice Systems Student

"This course reveals details about criminal justice system that you would never know about unless you worked in the system."

Derek Lam, Canadian Criminal Justice Systems Student

"I enjoyed coming to class because it was interesting, informative and fun."

Jeffrey Tyler Smith, Canadian Criminal Justice Systems Student

"Considering a career in the criminal justice field? This course will give you an excellent beginner's understanding or provide all the necessary details to complete your understanding from previous experience. It was fantastic!"

Jason Falkinson, Security Officer, Mount Royal College
and Canadian Criminal Justice Systems Student

"It provides a hungry mind an introduction to the world of policing."

Lindsay Maksymec, Canadian Criminal Justice Systems Student

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