Criminal Justice
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The Criminal Justice Program offers students two educational options: the Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice and the Diploma in Criminal Justice. Both options provide students with two years of post-secondary education in this field, though typically associate degree students will continue on to a bachelor degree, while diploma students will pursue employment in the field. Both options share common core curricula for the first year of the program. At the completion of Year 1, students can choose the option best meeting their needs. Many of the courses offered in the Criminal Justice program are transferable to a number of Bachelor programs, both within criminology or criminal justice, as well as other related disciplines.
All graduates leave with a broad base of theoretical knowledge, skills and abilities suitable to a diverse range of entry-level criminal justice positions, including law enforcement (public, military, deputy sheriffs, by-law enforcement, private security); adult, youth and community corrections; victim services; restorative justice; customs border services; and numerous other related opportunities.
While employers recognize both the Associate of Arts Degree and Diploma in Criminal Justice as the education required to access entry-level employment, diploma graduates leave with a skill set that allows them to function in these positions with a reduced need for additional training.
Students who wish to qualify for both the Diploma in Criminal Justice and the Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice may apply 75% of the earned credits of the existing Camosun diploma or associate degree towards the required credits for one additional Camosun diploma or associate degree.
For details about admission requirements, courses you'll study, tuition fees and more, have a look at each program option:
