Commercial Vehicle Enforcement

Admission into the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement program is open to anyone with experience in the transportation or criminal justice fields. Graduates enhance their chances of employment with the CVEB, and careers in helping keep Alberta’s highways safe for all.

Admission Requirements

High school diploma. Admission testing.

Fees

Estimate only. Includes tuition, fees, books and supplies.

  • $3,850 Year I

Conservation Enforcement – Bachelor of Applied Science

Conservation enforcement professionals deal with problem wildlife, investigate violations, handle park operations and enforce resource laws.

Delivery

  • only four-year applied degree of its kind in Canada
  • September admission
  • first two years are offered in the Natural Resource Compliance program

Careers

  • conservation, fishery, wildlife and natural resource officers, RCMP or municipal police officers, environmental investigators

Admission Requirements

Natural Resource Compliance diploma or equivalent

Fees

Estimate only. Includes tuition, fees, books and supplies.

  • $4,860 Year I
  • $2,930 Year II

Correctional Studies Diploma

Work with individual offenders, helping them to complete their sentences and return to society. Your success will depend on the relationships you build with your clients.

Delivery

  • September and January admission
  • distance delivery available in all year round
  • diploma guarantees acceptance into third year of Lethbridge College's Bachelor of Applied Arts - Correctional Studies.

Careers

  • Corrections and parole officers, adult and youth probation officers, commercial vehicle, enforcement officers, Canada Border Services officers.

Admission Requirements

High School Diploma. Admission testing

Fees

Estimate only. Includes tuition, fees, books and supplies.

  • $4,920 Year I
  • $4,140 Year II

Correctional Studies Degree

Work with individual offenders, helping them to complete their sentences and return to society. Meet Correctional Service of Canada requirements for promotion to management and supervisory positions.

Delivery

  • four-year applied degree
  • September and January on-campus admission for transfer students with related diplomas
  • distance delivery admissions in September, January and May
  • fourth year spent in a directed field study at a correctional institution or agency.

Careers

  • Parole officers, managers in federal or provincial corrections, managers in youth work, probation managers, case workers in provincial or federal corrections.

Admission Requirements

Correction Studies Diploma, Criminal Justice - Policing Diploma or related human services diploma.

Fees

Estimate only. Includes tuition, fees, books and supplies.

  • $7,380 Year 3
  • $5,150 Year 4

Criminal Justice - Policing

You'll gain insight into the criminal justice system, criminal and procedural law and related topics like psychology, criminology, interviewing and investigative techniques.

Delivery

  • two-year diploma
  • September and January admission
  • transfers into third year of Lethbridge College's Bachelor of Applied Arts - Correctional Studies, or Athabasca University's Bachelor of Professional Arts - Criminal Justice.
  • Agreements are also in place with the University of Great Falls (Montana).

Careers

  • Officers at the RCMP or Provincial and Municipal Police Services, Traffic Enforcement Agencies, Canada Border Service Agency, Emergency/Dispatch Services, Correctional, Security and Protection Agencies.

Admission Requirements

High School Diploma. Admission testing

Fees

Estimate only. Includes tuition, fees, books and supplies.

  • $4,890 Year I
  • $4,700 Year II

Fire Investigation and Prevention

Firefighters on the job in Lethbridge or serving with volunteer fire departments throughout southern Alberta will be attracted to this program where they will earn a Credential of Academic Achievement. The program provides additional knowledge specifically honed to work as a fire investigator or prevention officer.

Admission Requirements

Admission is restricted to First Class Firefighters or a person approved by his/her fire department.

Fees

Estimate only. Includes tuition, fees, books and supplies.

  • $2,815

Fire Service Administration

Firefighters on the job in Lethbridge or serving with volunteer fire departments throughout southern Alberta will be attracted to this program in which they will earn a Credential of Academic Achievement. The program provides additional knowledge specifically honed to advance to fire service administration.

The courses were chosen in consultation with the Lethbridge Fire Department and geared to complement the duties fire administrators handle in their work.

Admission Requirements

Admission is restricted to First Class Firefighters or a person approved by his/her fire department.

Fees

Estimate only. Includes tuition, fees, books and supplies.

  • $2,994

Police Recruit Training

Police Recruit Training through our Centre for Advancement in Community Justice provides the specific education and training needs of new police services recruits. Admission is restricted to those who have been hired, or have been approved for admission, by a police service or related agency, and is not open to civilians.

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  The program is built on the expertise of industry. The college is very, very responsive to industry needs, and that’s what I like about it.  
Tom McKenzie, Criminal Justice ’76, chief, Lethbridge Regional Police Service, Distinguished Alumnus ’08

Justice Studies


Justice Studies

Put bad guys behind bars or help get them back on the street as better citizens. We’ll prepare you for work to keep Canada’s streets and roads safe for all.

If you:

  • excel at communication and physical activity
  • enjoy taking charge to assist others in crises
  • are energized being part of a team
  • would find motivation contributing to law, order and safety

Check the programs that might interest you:

Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
Conservation Enforcement - BASc.
Correctional Studies
Correctional Studies - BAA
Criminal Justice - Policing
Fire Investigation and Prevention
Fire Service Administration
Police Recruit Training