PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
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QUICK FACTS
Program length
5 or 6 terms
Credential
Diploma
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
- Language Arts – this requirement can be met with any of the following, or an equivalent course:
This program information is not for the current academic year. If you are interested in a program starting before July, view the current academic year of the program.
Further Opportunities
Explore all the possibilities your future holds with a NorQuest education.
Transferability
Students in the Justice diploma program are required to take a number of courses (including Sociology, Psychology, Technical Writing, and Health Education) for which they may be able to receive transfer credit at other post-secondary institutions. The program area is actively pursuing transfer agreements. Visit Transfer Alberta to see courses that are accepted by other post-secondary institutions.
Career Potential
While policing and corrections are highly desirable occupations, the skills taught in this program will allow graduates to work in a variety of roles in the justice field. There are many careers that a graduate of the Justice diploma program can pursue. Specifically, Justice graduates with a two-year diploma can pursue positions in justice-related fields such as:
- police officer (civilian and EPS)
- probation officer
- case worker
- community police/peace officer
- transit security
- RCMP
- military police
- victim services & advocacy
- investigators (fair trade, student loans, private investigator)
- Indigenous peace officer
- court clerk
- sheriff
- private security
- youth worker
- corrections officer
- bylaw officer
- park warden
- fish and wildlife peace officer
- border security officer
- commercial vehicle inspector
- sentence administrator
- support worker
Some careers that are highly desirable to prospective students, such as Edmonton Police Services officer, may not be possible right after graduation due to strict recruitment procedures and life/career experience and age requirements. NorQuest will provide information about the varied career pathways available throughout the program and will help students work towards meeting their occupational goals.