Criminal Justice Humber Polytechnic

Overview

Supported by a faculty team with diverse researching and in-field experiences, the curriculum combines both theory and applied practice to provide an interdisciplinary and lived experience for learners. Emphasis is strongly placed on exploring systemic discriminations of crime and the experiences of marginalized groups, psychological understandings of offending, and current social justice issues.

Key facts

• In the first year of study, students participate in a social science foundational year with their peers from the Faculty of Social & Community Services. In years two through four, the curriculum has a criminal justice focus. Knowledge and critical skills will be developed through collaborative group projects and presentations to help prepare for a variety of fast-paced and dynamic work settings within the justice field. Students will also complete a work-integrated learning credit (offered part-time or full-time). This networking opportunity fosters the development of practical skills among our learners.
• The Criminal Justice programme from Humber Polytechnic  emphasizes critical thinking, analytical, organizational, research and strong writing skills. These are combined with the development of professional skills including communication, interpersonal skills, conflict management, problem solving, team building and leadership.
• Your career will allow you to help contribute towards creating safe and healthy communities.
• You may find yourself in a variety of roles such as:

• border services officer
• community crime prevention worker
• court officer
• federal parole officer
• insurance fraud investigator
• legal service worker
• open custody youth worker
• police officer
• policy analyst
• provincial or federal adult correctional officer