Some courses may transfer as advanced credit, meaning they directly replace specific university courses, while others may count as general credit toward elective or degree requirements.
What it costs for September 2026
The amounts listed are based on a full-time course load and are estimates, so should not be used as actual numbers. All amounts listed are in Canadian (CAD) currency.
If you are planning on taking a part-time course load, try our tuition and fees estimator to get an idea of how much it will cost you.
| Tuition estimate | + | Fees estimate | = | Total estimate | |
| Term 1 | $3,132.00 | + | $906.25 | = | $4,038.25 |
| Term 2 | $3,132.00 | + | $435.75 | = | $3,567.75 |
| Term 3 | $3,195.00 | + | $948.25 | = | $4,143.25 |
| Term 4 | $3,195.00 | + | $440.75 | = | $3,635.75 |
| Term 5 – Optional | $639.00 | + | $309.75 | = | $948.75 |
| Total estimate | $13,293.00 | + | $3,040.75 | = | $16,333.75 |
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| Tuition estimate | + | Fees estimate | = | Total estimate | |
| Term 1 | $7,870.50 | + | $906.25 | = | $8,776.75 |
| Term 2 | $7,870.50 | + | $435.75 | = | $8,306.25 |
| Term 3 | $8,263.50 | + | $948.25 | = | $9,211.75 |
| Term 4 | $8,263.50 | + | $440.75 | = | $8,704.25 |
| Term 5 – Optional | $1,652.70 | + | $309.75 | = | $1,962.45 |
| Total estimate | $33,920.69 | + | $3,040.75 | = | $36,961.44 |
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NorQuest College Student Financial Aid helps you see the financial resources you are eligible for. The Justice program qualifies for several funding options.
Courses for September 2026
You must complete 20 courses to graduate. Courses are listed by term to show the recommended path to completing the program in two years as a full-time student.
Courses marked with (O) are available through Open Studies.
Credits needed for full-time status: 9 credits per term for fall and winter. 6 credits for spring.
Term 1 - 16 weeks, 5 courses
| Introduction to the Criminal Justice System | JUST1101 (O) | 3 credits |
| Scientific and Technical Writing | ENGL2510 (O) | 3 credits |
| Introduction to the Study of Society | SOCI1000 (O) | 3 credits |
| Principles of Psychology | PSYC1060 (O) | 3 credits |
| Mental Health, Wellness, and the Justice System | JUST1103 | 3 credits |
Term 2 (plus 1 electives) - 16 weeks, 4 courses
| Diversity and Criminal Justice in Canada | JUST1102 (O) | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Composition | ENGL2550 (O) | 3 credits |
| Criminology | SOCI2025 (O) | 3 credits |
| Indigenous Studies I | INST1000 (O) | 3 credits |
Term 3 (plus 3 electives) - 16 weeks, 2 courses
| Crisis Intervention and Communication | JUST2103 | 3 credits |
| Indigenous Peoples and Canadian Law | JUST2102 | 3 credits |
Term 4 (plus 3 electives) - 16 weeks, 2 courses
| Criminal Law in Canada | JUST2201 | 3 credits |
| Law Enforcement Ethics | JUST2203 | 3 credits |
Term 5 – Optional, 1 course
| Justice Field Experience | JUST2300 | 3 credits |
Electives (choose 7), 7 courses
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