Community and Justice Services

Courses

• First Year - Semester One
• LAWS1008 Canadian Criminal Justice System
• This course provides students with an overview of the Canadian criminal justice system with a particular emphasis on the function, role and organization of the primary components of the system. There will be particular focus on; victims, enforcement, courts, corrections and the political framework under which the Canadian Criminal Justice System operates. The function of the criminal justice system will be examined in relation to issues affecting the system.
• COMM1048 College Writing Skills
• This course focuses on writing and research skills required for successful completion of college-level studies. The course will promote development and improvement of research and writing skills that can be applied to students’ chosen programs of study.
• ETHI1000 Ethical Considerations in Justice
• This course focuses on concepts of critical thinking and ethical issues faced by individuals in their personal and professional lives. Theories of morality and professional codes of ethics will be examined. Students identify and clarify their values and learn the basics of moral reasoning and ethical behaviour. Students apply critical thinking skills and ethical decision-making models to personal and professional dilemmas.
• COMM1051 Interpersonal & Group Dynamics
• In this introductory level course, students learn to apply knowledge from interpersonal relations and group dynamics to working in a team. Emphasis will be placed on developing awareness of one's self to enhance effective communications individually and in groups.
• FITN1010 Lifestyle Management & Fitness 1
• Students will develop an understanding of wellness concepts and practical strategies for developing a healthy lifestyle. Students study and implement prerequisites for developing and maintaining personal physical fitness programs. Students will develop and implement personal strategies to meet fitness standards required by the various justice agencies.
• SOCI1003 Sociology
• Sociology and Canadian Society is an introductory course in which the basics of sociology and social theory are presented. Topics include social theory, research methods, culture, socialization, race and ethnicity, and family.
• GNED1100 Becoming a Global Changemaker
• This Loyalist College graduate attributes course will help shape your perspectives, broaden your understanding of important issues affecting our societies today, and equip you with invaluable knowledge and skills that will inform your ability to influence your community in a meaningful and impactful way. By exploring topics such as cultural competency, Indigenous education, entrepreneurship, sustainability, health and wellness, and ecological literacy, you'll be equipped with a powerful toolkit that extends far beyond the classroom.

• First Year - Semester Two
• PROF1014 Career Resource Development
• This course focuses on developing strategies, attributes and skills to assist the learner with preparation for future employment within the Justice fields. Content includes establishing a positive professional image, developing a career plan, résumé writing, professional presentations and exploration of future career options.
• SOCI1018 Conflict Management & Crisis Intervention
• This course is designed to develop the first responder's ability to intervene safely and effectively in situations involving interpersonal conflict and/or individuals in crisis. Intervention techniques will be stressed along with practical application of effective communication skills, which are essential to safely manage anxious, disruptive, suicidal and violent behaviours.
  Prerequisite: COMM 1051
• LAWS1003 Criminal and Civil Law
• This course examines various aspects of the Canadian criminal law system, including the Criminal Code of Canada, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and laws pertaining to the classification, collection and presentation of evidence. Various components of civil law, including tort, contract, property, family and employment law are explored.
  Prerequisite: LAWS 1008
• SOCI1016 Criminology
• This course is an examination of the contemporary theories of crime and deviance. The application of sociological, biological and psychological theories to specific areas of crime and deviance will be explored. Learners will examine victimology, and will also apply theories and crime data to demonstrate knowledge of criminal justice legislation and policy initiatives.
• LAWS1009 Issues in Diverse Populations
• In this course, students critically identify and examine issues in diversity. Specifically, students focus on topics pertaining to inequality in various social settings, including but not limited to: race, gender, ethnicity, class, and sexual orientation. Incorporating social/legal explanations of diversity, students develop a clear understanding of the impacted groups and possible strategies of community empowerment. The student is encouraged to increase the knowledge and awareness of important issues in the Indigenous cultures of Canada. The legal status of Indigenous peoples is explored along with Indigenous rights and self-determination. Other critical issues relating to land claims, justice and social services are studied.
• FITN1011 Lifestyle Management & Fitness 2
• Lifestyle Management and Fitness 2 includes an introduction to physical standards required in the criminal justice field. This course will also explore health issues commonly associated with careers in the criminal justice fields (including back health, stress and shift work). Students will learn to self-assess their own physical fitness and formulate and implement a plan to improve personal fitness conditions.
  Prerequisite: FITN 1010
• PSYC1003 Psychology
• This introductory-level course introduces students to terminology, concepts, and theories of psychology, including the historical development of psychology, biological basis of behaviour, learning and memory, perception and consciousness, motivation, lifespan and personality development, and abnormal behaviour.
• GNED General Education Elective
• General Education Courses

• Second Year - Semester Three
• PSYC2011 Abnormal Psychology
• This course involves the study of abnormal behaviour and the application of that knowledge by graduates of the CJS program in the workplace. Students study the classification, diagnosis and legal components of mental illness and the impact it has on the individual, family and community. Specific groups of disorders, as classified by the American Psychological Association in the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, will be studied to assist the graduate in recognizing and responding to abnormal behaviour.
  Prerequisite: PSYC 1003
• WKPL2003 CJS Practicum 1
• To provide students with the opportunity of observing career orientated functions and perform a variety of assigned tasks within the program goals.
  Prerequisite: PROF 2024
• CJSW2006 Community & Client Services
• This course explores the structure and administration of community organizations and client services that operate within and adjacent to the criminal justice system. This course further explores the issues, gaps and trends in services and legislation that effect community and client services.
• COUN2014 Introduction to Counselling
• This is an introductory course in essential interviewing/counselling skills. Techniques used in correctional, residential and/or community-based environments will be discussed and modelled. Specific emphasis is placed on practical information and experiential learning through the use of simulated individual and group counselling sessions.
  Prerequisite: COMM 1051, PSYC 1003
• CJSW2000 Penology
• This course is designed to introduce students to the principal aims of penal science: to discuss the purposes, principles of sentencing and examine evidence-based correctional practices: to review penal laws and procedures throughout history and assess their social consequences. The learner will be introduced to the range of correctional facilities and programs, including the roles and responsibilities of those who perform them, and will participate in case management activities for related offender populations in the provision of correctional services. This knowledge of the correctional system in Canada will assist in the transition to become an effective community and justice services employee.
• PROF2024 Placement Preparation
• Designed to prepare students for field placements in Semesters 3 and 4, the course focuses on placement/career preparation, planning, implementation of the plan, and deals student issues that have historically arisen during placement.

• LAWS2009 Youth in Conflict
• This course is designed to guide students in an analysis of the Canadian youth justice system and the Ontario child protection system. This course will familiarize students with the purpose, principles and administration of both the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the Ontario Child and Family Services Act.
• GNED General Education Elective
• General Education Courses

• Second Year - Semester Four
• PSYC2012 Addictions & Mental Health
• This course focuses on persons with mental health, addiction, and concurrent disorders. Students will be exposed to many facets of addictions including the process and stages of addiction, theories, treatment interventions, stigma, personal attitudes, as well as an introduction to basic pharmacology. Students will study how people with mental health and addiction problems interact within the community and the justice field, as well as explore unique approaches and interventions to work effectively with these populations.
  Prerequisite: PSYC 2011
• PROF2030 CJS Career Preparation
• This course is designed to prepare students for employment by strengthening personal resiliency, identifying prospective employers, enhancing relevant employment skills, preparing effective resumes and portfolios, and completing an employment interview simulation. Students will also benefit through numerous guest speaker presentations from potential employers and recent graduates from various related careers.
  Prerequisite: PROF 2024
• WKPL2004 CJS Practicum 2
• Practicum provides students the opportunity to integrate/apply theoretical knowledge in practical experiences. It further assists in broadening or clarifying goals as students discover, develop and refine skills and competencies for their desired career.
  Prerequisite: WKPL 2003
• CJSW2002 Principles of Case Management
• This course is designed to present students with a variety of approaches that lead to the acquisition of case management skills and techniques that are applicable for work within various Human Service consumer populations and age groups. This course acquaints students with the philosophy, history and "best practice" of case management. Emphasis is given to ethical and policy considerations faced by human service practitioners, ethical decision making, professional competence, self-disclosure, confidentiality, and related topics as they apply to working as part of a case management team.
  Prerequisite: CJSW 2006
• CJSW2005 Programming for Intervention & Reintegration
• This course acquaints students with the philosophy, history and "best practice" of effective programming. Designed to familiarize students with a variety of program models used for intervention/reintegration, the learner will have the opportunity to practice the skills and techniques that are applicable for work within various human service consumer populations and age groups. The methods and techniques of course delivery will include standard lectures, case studies, video presentations, and group work/discussion.
  Prerequisite: COUN 2014
• CJSW2008 Safe & Secure Environments
• This is a lecture/laboratory course designed to familiarize students with historical and contemporary protocol and procedures used in federal/provincial adult correctional, provincial youth custodial and provincial/private residential/treatment facilities in Canada.

• CJSW2007 Special Populations
• This course focuses on populations within the community and justice field that require unconventional approaches to the provision of service and care. Policies, practices, legislation and services will be examined in relation to special populations, and the challenge of working within the parameters of the human services and justice system will be explored.
  Prerequisite: PSYC 2011, SOCI 1016

*Courses subject to change.