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Diploma in Justice

NorQuest College’s Justice diploma program is an interdisciplinary program that allows you to gain skills and knowledge for a wide variety of justice-related professions and further educational opportunities. It is a unique offering in the Edmonton region and in Alberta.

The program offers broad education in the justice field that can lead directly to a career or laddering opportunities to university. You will select from a variety of electives in areas such as Indigenous justice, youth work, corrections theory and practice, and criminal justice studies.

You will explore a broad range of skills important to a justice career including crisis intervention skills, health and wellness initiatives, , writing and advocacy skills, and strategies for working with diverse groups of Canadians. Read about our first-year Justice program courses: JUST 1101 and JUST 1102.

You are more likely to be successful in this program if you have:

a high standard of personal and professional ethics
respect for diversity
strong interpersonal skills
well-developed reading and writing skills
an openness to viewpoints and perspectives that are not your own
The Justice program is open to anyone who meets the admission requirements. However, prospective students should be aware that individuals with police records, criminal convictions, or charges pending may encounter barriers securing employment in some justice-related fields. These individuals also might be unable to take part in site or facilities visits, or in JUST 2300.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The skills taught in this program will allow graduates to work in a variety of roles in the justice field. There are many careers that a graduate of the Justice diploma program can pursue, including:

youth worker
bylaw officer
park warden
fish and wildlife peace officer
border security officer
commercial vehicle inspector
support worker
probation officer
case worker
community police/peace officer
victim services & advocacy
Indigenous peace officer
private security
police officer, RCMP officer
corrections officer
Some careers that are highly desirable to prospective students, such as Edmonton Police Services officer, may not be possible right after graduation due to strict recruitment procedures and life/career experience and age requirements. NorQuest will provide information about the varied career pathways available throughout the program and will help students work towards meeting their career goals.

PSW Opportunity

Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.

Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.

Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.

Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.

Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.

Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

English language proficiency requirements
If English is your second language, you must provide proof of English language proficiency before admission. These results must be no more than two years old when you start your program.

Test scores we accept:

IELTS Academic: 6; no section score below 5.5
TOEFL iBT: 71
Cambridge English Language Assessment: 170-179
CAEL: 60
PTE Academic: 54
Duolingo: 105
minimum of 80% in ESLS 7000 or ESLS 7100 (or ESLG 2101), and 80% in ESLW 7000 or ESLW 7100 (or ESLG 2103)

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