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Police & Justice Studies Diploma
A group of graduates from the program.
This unique two-year diploma program prepares graduates for careers in policing and other justice-related areas (sheriffs, corrections, parole etc.), while enabling students who desire to continue their education to ladder into degree programs in criminology, arts and business (may require some bridging courses).
The program was developed in close liaison with police and other justice agencies to ensure graduates would have the breadth of skills and knowledge required for a justice-related career.
Admission requirements
- BC Grade 12 (or equivalent)
- English 12 or English 12 - First Peoples with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent)
- A current resume and statement of career objectives is to be submitted with the application
Applicants should note that some required courses require physical fitness standards and may require a criminal record check.
General requirements
- Year Two students : BC Class 5, 7N or equivalent needed to complete the Justice Institute’s, Driving With Finesse, (a required component of JUST 2450 Police Skills)
Registration for courses and payment of fees
You will be notified by Admissions once you have been accepted to your limited enrolment program and will receive registration information once admittance has been finalized. Once admitted, you should be prepared to pay a commitment fee to secure your seat in the program. The commitment fee will be applied as a deposit toward Fall tuition.
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| Fall semester / September to December | |
| CMNS 1810 | Composition |
| JUST 1140 | Human Behaviour |
| JUST 1310 | Intro to Criminal Justice Services in Canada |
| MIST 2610 | Management Information Systems 1 |
| PHED 1230 | Conditioning |
| Winter semester / January to April | |
| CMNS 1980 | Professional Presentation |
| JUST 1250 | Tactical Communication Skills for Criminal Justice |
| PHIL 1110 | Introduction to Critical Thinking |
| POLI 1110 | The Government and Politics of Canada |
| Plus: one elective (recommended ANTH 2140) | |
We accept all academic courses as electives. For assistance with choosing your electives, contact Arts Advising (artsadvising@tru.ca, 250-371-5566 or AE257).
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| Fall semester / September to December | |
| JUST 2450 | Police Skills |
| JUST 2510 | Introduction to Policing |
| PHIL 2010 | Introduction to Ethics |
| SOCI 2590 * | Deviance and Control |
| Plus: one elective (3 credits) | |
| Winter semester / January to April | |
| JUST 2350 | Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions |
| JUST 2810 | Field Work Practicum |
| SOCI 2010** | Race and Ethnic Relations |
| Plus: two electives (6 credits) | |
* Students who have completed PSYC 2160 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology will be exempted from SOCI 2590.
** Students who have completed any of ANTH 2140 Canadian Native Peoples, ANTH 2150 Cultural Studies, or ANTH 2600 Minorities in the Modern World will be exempted from SOCI 2010.
Selection process
GPA (weighted at 70%); and Resumé and Statement of Career Objectives (weights at 30%).
Laddering
Graduates of the Police and Justice Diploma may ladder into a variety of degrees:
- Bachelor of Arts, Major in Criminology
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Social Work
Financial aid
This program is eligible for BC student assistance.
Students should apply online at Student Aid BC. It may take up to 10 weeks to process a student loan. Please keep this in mind when making your application.
Visit Student Awards & Financial Support for more information.
