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Criminal Justice

Canadian Criminal Justice Academy

Canadian Criminal Justice Academy

www.ccja.ca
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638 11 Ave SW, 200-C20
Calgary, Alberta, T2R 0E2, Canada

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  • Program Type Occupational
  • Credential Type Diploma
  • Length 1 Year or Less 1140 Hours (52 Weeks)
  • Part Time Only
  • Cooperative Education
  • Continuing Education
  • Distance Learning
Admission Requirements
1. Confirm eligibility: At least 17 years old at the date of application with the candidate reaching their 18th birthday before formal studies begin. This "age of majority" is a requirement for access to facilities, practicum opportunities and positions within corrections, public and private policing, and other criminal justice related occupations. Canadian high school diploma or equivalent to Canadian standards. Canadian citizen or hold a permanent resident status with the Government of Canada. 2. Apply online with fee. 3. A letter of nomination from the applicant's "Distinguished Nominating Officer" is received. Nominations can be obtained from one of the following individuals:  Currently serving or retired sworn Canadian municipal, regional, provincial, or federal Police Officer.  Currently serving or retired sworn Canadian municipal, regional, provincial, or federal Correctional Officer.  Currently serving or retired Officer or Non-commissioned Officer of the Canadian Armed Forces (Regular, Reserve, Canadian Rangers, or Cadet Instructors Cadre) or Canadian Coast Guard.  Currently serving or retired Member of a Canadian Provincial Legislative Assembly (MLA) or Provincial Sergeant-At-Arms.  Currently serving or retired Canadian Member of Parliament (MP) or Federal Sergeant-At-Arms.  Currently serving member of a local or rural Municipal Council in Canada.  Current or past serving member of a North American Indigenous Council.  Current or past serving leader of a recognized church or religious council in Canada.  Any presiding justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, Provincial Court of Appeal Justice or Provincial Queen's Bench Justice. 4. Complete the Personal Disclosure Form in preparation of the truth verification stage (polygraph interview) and attend the Personal Disclosure Interview to confirm complete details prior to the polygraph interview. 5. Polygraph interview conducted. 6. Confirmation and review conducted of all documentation. 7. Student Enrollment Contract provided for signature and acknowledgement. 8. Letter of Acceptance sent to applicant with an invoice for registration fee to hold position.

Student Aid

This program is eligible for full-time post-secondary assistance by Alberta Student Aid for the funding year 2024/08/01 to 2025/07/31*.

  • Total Tuition $25,000.00
  • Total Books/Supplies/Other Fees N/A

* Tuition and fees are provided to Alberta Student Aid and may be used when processing full-time post-secondary funding applications. The educational costs provided are based on a 100% full-course load and may not reflect current or all educational costs charged by the school. Contact the school to obtain accurate educational cost information.

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 January 01, 2025. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.

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