FEATURES:

• Practicum provides work experience and industry contacts
• Co-op semester(s) provide paid work experience in your field of study
• Program eligible for financial aid

A career in the criminal justice field is a dynamic and challenging one; UFV's 61-credit Criminal Justice diploma program prepares you for front-line/entry-level jobs in the field.

Gain a broad perspective on issues of law, justice, crime, and criminal behaviour with a well-rounded curriculum that includes subject matter from various disciplines, including criminology, psychology, sociology, communications, and political science.

Learn valuable skills in mediation, crisis management, and conflict de-escalation, and participate in a field work practicum that is designed to meet your career interests.

After you graduate, you may go directly into the third year of the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice program. The diploma program also offers a transfer option to BCIT Bachelor of Technology in Forensic Investigation.

Additional opportunities

Build on-the-job skills by opting for the Co-operative Education option. Combine study semesters with four- eight-, or twelve-month paid work terms, offered in criminal justice field. These opportunities provide you with valuable experience and boost your career prospects.

Join the Criminal Justice Student Association (CJSA). CJSA works to connect students with professionals in the criminal justice field, while also providing volunteer and hands-on opportunities.