Youth Justice
Curriculum Guideline
- General College Admission Requirements
- Meet the minimum age requirement of 19 years by November 1st of the first semester.
- Successfully participate in a formal orientation and selection process to determine suitability and readiness for training. Suitability is determined on the basis of an overview of an applicant's emotional stability, physical health, formal education, the ability to work in a team setting and life experience.
- Criminal Record Search (CRS) - Information to be provided by the Office of the Registrar.
- A medical declaration indicating a satisfactory level of physical and emotional health. The workload of the programs and the close contact with individuals in practical settings require students to be in good mental and physical health. Medical declarations are valid for one year.
- Successful completion of 60 hours paid or volunteer experience in an approved setting.
- Applicants are contacted by the Registrar's Office and advised of the program orientation meeting at which the dates for the screening process are confirmed. Attendance at both the orientation and screening process meetings is mandatory.
Graduation Requirements:
- Successful completion of 60 credits
- 25% (15 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
Program Requirements:
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
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Semester I |
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Introduction to the Criminal Justice System |
3.00 |
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Personal and Professional Issues For The Youth Justice Worker |
3.00 |
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Behavioral Intervention Strategies For The Youth Justice Worker |
1.50 |
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Counselling Skills for Youth Justice Workers |
3.00 |
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Youth Justice Worker: Practicum I |
4.50 |
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Semester I Credits |
|
15.00 |
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Semester II |
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Change and Development Lifespan |
3.00 |
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Introduction to Criminology |
3.00 |
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The Canadian Legal System |
3.00 |
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Introduction to Corrections |
3.00 |
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Select one course from the following 3 options: |
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Workplace Writing for Child, Family and Community Studies |
3.00 |
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Practical Writing |
3.00 |
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Academic Writing |
3.00 |
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Semester II Credits |
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15.00 |
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Semester III |
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Community Practice: Addictions |
3.00 |
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Youth, Crime and Law |
3.00 |
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Criminal Law |
3.00 |
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Group Dynamics and Activity Planning For The Youth Justice Worker |
3.00 |
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Semester III Credits |
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15.00 |
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Semester IV |
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Change and Development: Families |
3.00 |
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Psychological Explanations of Criminal Behaviour |
3.00 |
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Family Violence and Abuse |
3.00 |
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Youth Justice Worker: Practicum II |
6.00 |
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Community Practice: Mental Health for the Youth Justice Worker |
3.00 |
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Semester IV Credits |
15.00 |
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Total Program Credits |
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60.00 |