University Diploma - Correctional Services

A career in corrections and criminal justice is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work with people, make a difference and challenge yourself. Graduates of the Correctional Services program work with adults and at-risk youth in all areas of the Canadian criminal justice system including:• Probation offices • Parole offices • Provincial correctional centers • Federal prisons • Halfway houses • Group homes • Police services • Canadian border security • Restorative justice programs

Graduates of the Correctional Services program are qualified professionals who contribute to community safety through a great career. The Correctional Services program provides you with a comprehensive theoretical and practical education, which will equip you with the skills, knowledge and experience that a justice professional needs. The program provides foundational knowledge in:• Criminal justice policy and legislation • Interpersonal skills • Interviewing and counselling • Criminology, law and restorative justice • Psychology and sociology • Diversity issues • Case management • Report writing • Assessment