Youth Justice Diploma

Comments about Youth Justice Diploma - At the institution - New Westminster - British Columbia

• Objectives
  The Youth Justice Diploma Program prepares graduates to work with youth in a variety of settings and roles within the youth justice system. Program courses integrate theory with practical skills aimed at preparing the graduate to effectively assist youth in the justice system.
• Academic title
  Youth Justice Diploma
• Course description
  Semester I
  Course     Title     Credits
  

  • YJWD 1100     Personal and Professional Issues For The Youth Justice Worker     3
  • CRIM 1100     Introduction to the Criminal Justice System     3
  • YJWD 1220     Counselling Skills for Youth Justice Workers     3
  • YJWD 1200     Behavioral Intervention Strategies For The Youth Justice Worker     1.5
  • YJWD 1240     Youth Justice Worker: Practicum I     4.5

              15
  
  Semester II
  

  • CFCS 1130     Change and Development Lifespan     3
  • CRIM 1150     Introduction to Criminology     3
  • CRIM 1170     Introduction to Corrections     3
  • CRIM 1160     The Canadian Legal System     3
  • ENGL 1130 or     Academic Writing     3
  • CMNS 1115 or     Practical Writing     3
  • CMNS 1110     Workplace Writing for Child, Family and Community Studies     3

              15
  
  Semester III
  

  • YJWD 2300     Group Dynamics and Activity Planning For The Youth Justice Worker     3
  • CRIM 2251     Psychological Explanations of Criminal Behavior     3
  • CRIM 2253     Youth, Crime and Law     3
  • CFCS 2460     Community Practice: Abuse     3
  • YJWD 2463     Community Practice: Mental Health for the Youth Justice Worker     3

              15
  
  Semester IV
  

  • CFCS 2333     Change and Development: Families     3
  • CRIM 2260     Criminal Law     3
  • CFCS 1260     Community Practice: Addictions     3
  • YJWD 2340     Youth Justice Worker: Practicum II     6

              15
  
  Total credits for diploma     60