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Bachelor of Applied Arts - Justice Studies

Lethbridge College

Lethbridge College

www.lethbridgecollege.ca
Designed for individuals at any stage in their justice careers or educational journeys, the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Justice Studies program builds on the fundamentals of the justice field and hones your critical thinking and research skills with a responsive curriculum that provides opportunities in a variety of municipal, provincial and federal jurisdictions. After completing a diploma in Criminal Justice - Policing, Correctional Studies, or Child and Youth Care, you'll take an additional two years to earn your Bachelor of Applied Arts in Justice Studies. In year three, your focus will be on current and emerging issues in justice. For your final year, you'll gain valuable first-hand experience during a directed field study at a justice agency.
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3000 College Drive South
Lethbridge, Alberta, T1K1L6, Canada

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  • Program Type Applied
  • Credential Type Degree
  • Length 4 Years
  • Part Time Only
  • Cooperative Education
  • Continuing Education
  • Distance Learning Available
Admission Requirements

General Admission Requirements: All applicants must meet the general admission requirements for Lethbridge College programs, as indicated in the Admissions section of the calendar.

Academic Requirements: Students who have completed a Correctional Studies Diploma or Criminal Justice - Policing Diploma from Lethbridge College, or equivalent will be accepted directly into the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Justice Studies. Applicants with a related diploma/degree in a human service or justice related field such as child and youth care, law enforcement, addictions counselling, social work, criminology, or psychiatric nursing will also be admitted, and may be required to complete bridging courses in order to meet degree requirements.

Applicants with a diploma/degree require a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher to be accepted directly into the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Justice Studies.

Applicants with post-secondary credentials and significant related work experience may apply to have their knowledge and skills assessed for transfer credit or prior learning credit in the Correctional Studies Diploma, the Criminal Justice - Policing Diploma, and the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Justice Studies.

Transfer students entering the program who receive advance credit must meet Lethbridge College’s minimum residency requirements. This means that students may not receive advance credit for work completed at other institutions in excess of 75% of the total credits required for graduation from Lethbridge College.

Direct Field Study Placement: The College dictates the legal terms and conditions governing the directive field study placement. Applicants are advised they will be required to undergo a Criminal Record check prior to enrolling in the placement. The existence of a criminal record may affect placement and future employment prospects. The agencies reserve the right to determine who is considered a suitable candidate.

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA): If you have experience working in this field of study, you may be eligible for Prior Learning Assessment.


Distance Delivery Options

Some courses are available online, as identified in the calendar by (OL) after the course title.


Application Deadline

New third-year students, or transfer students with advance standing through completion of a related diploma, are accepted into the program in the Fall (September) and Winter (January) terms for on-campus and online study and also in the Spring (May) term for online study.


Transfer(s) Eligibility

Search Transfer Alberta for course and program transfer information including transfer agreements between post-secondary schools in Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.

Transfer(s) available outside of Transfer Alberta: Not available

Updated November 15, 2023. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.

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