Halifax,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Criminal Justice in Nova Scotia Canada | Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Community College
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Nova Scotia Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,690
(c. USD8,384.47)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Get ready for a fulfilling career in criminal justice. This program teaches you:
How to support rehabilitation and community reintegration for individuals involved with the justice system
To develop productive professional relationships with diverse populations encountered in criminal justice work
About law enforcement services, juvenile justice, correctional facilities, police work, and various community justice initiatives
Ideal for motivated individuals who thrive in team environments, enjoy solving problems, and want to make a difference. You'll develop essential skills including attentive listening, effective communication (both verbal and written), along with analytical thinking and observational abilities
Career paths
The criminal justice sector offers diverse employment opportunities across institutional and community-based settings.
Potential workplaces include federal penitentiaries, provincial correctional centers, parole offices, and transitional housing facilities for both genders.
Other career possibilities encompass: court security services, customs enforcement, specialized court positions, restorative justice program coordinators, and frontline roles with justice-focused nonprofit organizations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
International students High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
International students High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
Tuition
CAD
11,690