Youth Justice (Diploma)
Curriculum Guideline
- General College Admission Requirements
- Meet the minimum age requirement of 19 years by November 1st of the first semester
- Successful participation in a formal selection process to determine suitability and program readiness
- Successful completion of 60 hours paid or volunteer experience in an approved setting
- Criminal Record Search (CRS) - Information to be provided by the Office of the Registrar after successful completion of above requirements
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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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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Understanding Aboriginal Perspectives And Experiences |
3.00 |
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Counselling & Relationship Building With Children And Youth |
3.00 |
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Youth Justice: Practicum I |
4.50 |
|
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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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Change and Development Lifespan |
3.00 |
|
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Continuum of Substance Use |
3.00 |
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Psychological Explanations of Criminal Behaviour |
3.00 |
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Youth, Crime and Law |
3.00 |
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Criminal Law |
3.00 |
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Change and Development: Families |
3.00 |
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Mental Health In Childhood & Adolescence |
3.00 |
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Family Violence and Abuse |
3.00 |
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Group Dynamics and Activity Planning For The Youth Justice Worker |
3.00 |
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Youth Justice: Practicum II |
4.50 |
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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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TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS |
|
60.00 |
Our mission is to develop reflective, ethical, and effective youth justice workers, who are empathic, self-aware, relational, and demonstrate strong critical thinking skills to navigate the complex and dynamic responsibilities of youth work.
In order to prepare students to work in the field of youth justice and/or to continue with related educational opportunities, upon successful completion of the program, students should be able to:
- Illustrate self-awareness and apply personal and professional values to ethical and effective practice.
- Demonstrate interpersonal relational skills, sensitivity, and openness to the experiences and perspectives of others.
- Apply critical thinking skills to allow for purposeful and intentional practice in novel and complex situations.
- Actively integrate learning into practice and demonstrate curiosity and commitment to ongoing learning and development.