Youth Justice (Diploma)

Curriculum Guideline

Effective Date:
Program code
DPYJW
Discontinued
No
Program
Faculty
Applied Community Studies
Department
Youth Justice
Credential type
Diploma
Transcript title
Youth Justice Diploma
Date of first offering
Start term
202330
End term
Not Specified
Credential
Diploma in Youth Justice
Length of program
Two years
Credits
60.00
Admissions requirements
  • General College Admission Requirements
  • Participate in an introductory admissions event; faculty will assess program readiness and suitability for practicum placements with vulnerable youth
  • Criminal Record Search (CRS) - Information to be provided by Enrolment Services after successful completion of above requirements
Curriculum framework

Graduation Requirements:

  • Successful completion of 60 credits
  • 50% (30 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
  • Must be in good academic standing
  • Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: seven (7) years

Program Requirements:

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

CRIM 1100

Introduction to the Criminal Justice System

3.00

CRIM 1150

Introduction to Criminology

3.00

CRIM 1160

The Canadian Legal System

3.00

CRIM 1170

Introduction to Corrections

3.00

CRIM 2251

Psychological Explanations of Criminal Behaviour

3.00

CRIM 2253

Youth, Crime and the Law

3.00

CRIM 2260

Criminal Law

3.00

CFCS 1130

Change and Development: Lifespan

3.00

CFCS 1260

Continuum of Substance Use

3.00

CFCS 2333

Change and Development: Working from a Family Perspective 

3.00

CFCS 2432

Understanding Indigenous Perspectives And Experiences

3.00

CYCC 1220

Relationship Building with Children and Youth 

3.00

CYCC 2360

Mental Health In Childhood & Adolescence

3.00

CYCC 2460

Family Violence and Abuse

3.00

YJWD 1100 

Personal and Professional Issues For The Youth Justice Worker

3.00

YJWD 2300

Group Dynamics and Activity Planning For The Youth Justice Worker

3.00

YJWD 1240

Youth Justice: Practicum I

4.50

YJWD 2240

Youth Justice: Practicum II

4.50

Select one course from the following 3 options:

 

 

CMNS 1110

Workplace Writing for Applied Community Studies

3.00

CMNS 1115

Business Communications

3.00

ENGL 1130

Academic Writing

3.00

TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS

 

60.00

Learning outcomes

Our mission is to develop reflective, ethical, and effective youth justice workers who:

  • are empathic, self-aware, and 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;
  • use developing literacies (reading, writing, disciplinary, digital) appropriately in 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; and
  • actively integrate learning into practice and demonstrate curiosity and commitment to ongoing learning and development.