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The Justice Studies program emphasizes social, restorative, and criminal justice, motivating students to make meaningful impacts in their communities. Explore the intricate causes of criminal activity, methods for building fairer and safer communities, and techniques for effective communication, mediation, and conflict resolution in high-pressure scenarios. This program provides insight into Canada's justice system components, their interconnections, and their operations across municipal, provincial/territorial, and national levels.
Students will examine the multifaceted roots of crime and criminal conduct, collaborate with professionals to foster equitable and secure communities, and develop mediation and conflict resolution skills for effective communication during tense encounters. The curriculum also covers Indigenous history in Canada and current justice system challenges affecting these communities.
Through interactions with justice system professionals and hands-on practicum placements, students gain real-world field experience. This comprehensive understanding of justice-related careers equips graduates for entry-level positions or advanced studies in Justice Studies and related bachelor's degree programs.
Admission requirements for specific programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups. If you completed your studies outside of Alberta, please visit our International Course Equivalencies webpage for equivalencies from a variety of countries around the world.
Students applying to Justice Studies must have a minimum grade of 60% in the following courses or their equivalents: ELA 30-1
1 additional course from Group A or equivalent
Group A
Aboriginal Studies 30
English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1
Social Studies 30-1
Language 30 or 35 (other than English)
English Language Proficiency