Skills & Knowledge You'll Develop
Working in the corrections industry requires a unique individual with the patience and knowledge necessary to make effective changes; we can help. Upon successful completion of the program, you will gain knowledge of:
- human relations
- criminology
- psychology
- correctional law
- casework methods
- diversity
- interviewing
- offender classification
- crisis resolution
You will be able to:
- evaluate, classify and assess offenders
- develop case plans and provide group and individual counselling
- orient newly admitted offenders
- prepare offenders for release into the community
- assist in policy development
- write reports and perform administrative tasks.
- ensure security at all times in the institution
- act as positive role models for offenders
- observe inmate behaviour and work toward establishing positive relationships to prevent disturbances and escapes
- exercise effective disciplinary controls through the enforcement of centre rules
- prepare discipline reports and case reports on inmates in their units, and maintain accurate, comprehensive records
- conduct security searches that may include searching inmates and inspecting cells, vehicles and buildings
- transfer into the third year of the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Justice Studies program
- further your education through other university-transferrable courses
