Year 1 - Semester 1
Code
Name/Description
Credits
COMM 224
Presentation Skills
2
You will learn the basics of effective presentation skills and have the opportunity to deliver a presentation.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
COMM 227
Interviewing Skills for Public Safety Careers
3
You will review and apply the skills necessary to conduct effective interviews in public safety settings.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
CORR 100
Managing Clients in Public Safety Settings
3
You will develop specific skills for interacting with diverse groups of individuals in various public safety situations and settings. Content will include strategies for dealing with clients in high stress situations and strategies to defuse hostile situations.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
CORR 103
Writing in the Public Safety Sector
3
You will learn to write clearly and concisely, while applying public safety standards. You will have the opportunity to complete handwritten documents, and record descriptions of events for public safety reports.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): COMM 119
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
CORR 167
Criminal Justice System
3
You will examine the components of the criminal justice system. You will examine how the components work together to respond to crime and crime control.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): YCW 187
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
CORR 175
Introduction to Corrections
3
You will be introduced to the organizational structures of federal and provincial correctional systems. You will study the historical development of prisons in Canada. In this course you will also have an opportunity to tour federal and provincial correctional institutions.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
You will examine the Criminal Code and its relationship to selected criminal offenses and cases. You will also examine elements of a crime, pre-trial criminal procedures and the significance of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and their impact on criminal law.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
PERS 101
Personal Wellness 1
3
You will examine various aspects of personal wellness with an emphasis on and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. You will follow a fitness routine to meet the physical demands to work in a public safety environment.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
SPSY 124
Professionalism and Ethics in Public Safety
3
You will examine the roles of values clarification and morals in the field of public safety You will apply these skills as they apply to professionalism and ethics in the workplace. You will examine the concepts of respectful communication in a workplace setting.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): LEGL 142, SPSY 184
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
Total semester credits: 26
Year 1 - Semester 2
Code
Name/Description
Credits
You will examine the elements of cultural diversity in the workplace. You will examine perspectives of personal, historical and cultural backgrounds of yourself and others. You will also examine racism and issues of power.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): CLTR 100, SOCI 170
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
You will describe current theories of crime, identify types of crime and analyze various methods of social control.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
You will review young offender legislation and examine Saskatchewan's model for managing young offenders. You will discuss trends in approaches to youth justice and also examine specific programs delivered in Saskatchewan.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Equivalent Course(s): SOCI 184
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
You will examine human development across the lifespan. Your studies will focus on developmental factors throughout a person's life that impact on the choices that they make.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Equivalent Course(s): HUMD 280
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
LEGL 161
Restorative Justice
2
You will examine the concept of restorative justice and explore the current initiatives provincially, nationally and internationally.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Equivalent Course(s): LEGL 141
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
NAST 120
Indigenous Studies
3
You will explore elements of Indigenous culture with a view to understanding both historical elements and contemporary issues in Canada. You will also examine information on the residential school system, the struggle of the Metis for legal and cultural recognition and Indigenous cultural practices.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): YCW 189
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
PERS 102
Personal Wellness 2
3
You will examine various aspects of personal wellness with an emphasis on nutrition and stress management. You will follow a fitness routine to meet the physical demands to work in a public safety environment.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
SPSY 119
Interpersonal Violence
3
You will study interpersonal violence in both family and community situations. You will apply this knowledge to understanding the perpetrator and the victim when planning interventions. You will examine the role of community resources available to support families in urban centres and Indigenous communities.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): SPSY 141
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
SPSY 140
Addictions and Mental Health
4
You will examine the theoretical perspectives of addictive behaviors with a focus on substance abuse and problematic gambling. You will examine the link between mental health issues and addictions. You will also apply intervention skills for dealing with individuals exhibiting problematic behaviors.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Equivalent Course(s): YCW 284
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
Total semester credits: 25
Correctional Studies Year 2
Code
Name/Description
Credits
COMM 202
Conflict Resolution Strategies
4
You will learn to problem solve and de-escalate conflict using a tactical communications model.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
CORR 177
Women in Corrections
3
You will explore the historical roots of incarcerated women in Canada. Your studies will include studying gender issues in correctional programming, institutional initiatives for female offenders, and gender issues for female correctional staff.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
CORR 179
Offender Supervision
2
You will gain an understanding of offender typologies and develop specific skills for supervising inmates. You will learn institutional polices relating to offender management and apply supervisory skills in a variety of situations.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
CORR 183
Correctional Reporting Procedures
3
You will develop observational skills which support the objectives of the offender disciplinary process. Based on these acquired skills, you will write reports common to federal and provincial corrections. You will also link information in institutional reports to the delivery of testimony in both institutional and open court systems.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
CORR 184
Introduction to Case Management
2
You will examine the federal and provincial case management process from sentencing to the development of initial case plans.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
CORR 188
Offender Programming
2
You will review offender programming initiatives in correctional and community settings. You will be able to identify social learning tools as well as the objective and goals of offender programs.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
CORR 190
Elements of Security
4
You will examine the basic foundations of providing security in an institutional setting, the primary role of the correctional officer in providing care, custody and control of offenders and the concept of static and dynamic security. You will define and identify various types of contraband found in correctional institutions as well as the protocol for gathering and preserving contraband as evidence. You will analyze the Correctional Service of Canada Engagement and Intervention Model and the RCMP Policing Problem Solving Model CAPRA (Clients Acquire/Analyze information, Partnership, Response and Assessment of Action) as a means of managing response options in relation to institutional emergencies and offender behavior. You will also receive hands-on instruction in the application of searching techniques involving offender occupied areas.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
CORR 191
Offender Control
2
You will apply restraint equipment and perform search and seizure techniques on clothed and unclothed offenders.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical, Online, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
CORR 192
Violent Offenders
3
You will identify violent and sexual offender typologies and discuss the theoretical explanations for violence and sadism. You will examine how Dangerous Offenders and Long Term Supervision Orders are determined by the court. You will also examine intervention strategies for violent and sexual offenders both in the institution and the community.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
CORR 193
Institutional and Community Case Management
2
You will examine the process by which offender progress is monitored in federal and provincial institutions. Specific emphasis will be placed on the case planning required to prepare offenders for reintegration back into the community. You will discuss the conditional release process and the intervention strategies utilized in community release plans.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
CORR 194
Project in Justice Studies
4
You will choose a topic in justice studies and develop a project or complete a research paper according to guidelines established by the program. All projects/research topics will be developed in conjunction with a program advisor.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Independent Study, Prior Learning
CORR 240
Institutional Corrections
4
You will review legislative and policy directives that impact on inmates’ rights, their redress and the administration of security within institutions. You will be introduced to various inmate subcultures and the effect that prison gangs have on institutional operations. Manipulative behaviors resulting in staff members being “set-up” by inmates in correctional settings will be analyzed. You will examine indicators that contribute to disturbances and major incidents that occur in prisons. You will be introduced to the Crisis Management process as a means of address in various disturbances and major incidents. You will further examine contingency plans, procedural policies and resource teams related to responding to institutional emergencies.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
You will develop skills that allow you to successfully compete for jobs in the field of corrections.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Equivalent Course(s): LEGL 143
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
EMPS 240
Workplace Wellness
4
You will examine various topics and practices relating to maintaining workplace safety in a public safety work environment. You will follow a fitness routine in preparation for the physical demands of working in a public safety environment.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Equivalent Course(s): SFTY 103
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
LEGL 141
Policing in Canada
4
You will examine the origins and philosophical development of policing in Canada from its inception to current policing practices. You will learn about the structure of police organizations, policing models, and strategies associated with current policing methods.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
PRAC 219
Correctional Studies Practicum
11
You will participate in a workplace practicum in a correctional setting. You will have the opportunity to practice and enhance your skills in a correctional setting.
Credit Units: 11
Course Hours: 160.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Clinical/Practicum-Individual, Prior Learning
Total semester credits: 56
Indigenous Policing Year 2
Code
Name/Description
Credits
COMM 202
Conflict Resolution Strategies
4
You will learn to problem solve and de-escalate conflict using a tactical communications model.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
CORR 102
Traffic Safety and Unknown Risk Vehicle Stops
2
You will apply legal authority and demonstrate how to appropriately conduct an unknown risk vehicle stop.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
CORR 192
Violent Offenders
3
You will identify violent and sexual offender typologies and discuss the theoretical explanations for violence and sadism. You will examine how Dangerous Offenders and Long Term Supervision Orders are determined by the court. You will also examine intervention strategies for violent and sexual offenders both in the institution and the community.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
CORR 194
Project in Justice Studies
4
You will choose a topic in justice studies and develop a project or complete a research paper according to guidelines established by the program. All projects/research topics will be developed in conjunction with a program advisor.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Independent Study, Prior Learning
EMPS 240
Workplace Wellness
4
You will examine various topics and practices relating to maintaining workplace safety in a public safety work environment. You will follow a fitness routine in preparation for the physical demands of working in a public safety environment.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Equivalent Course(s): SFTY 103
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
LAW 163
Public Safety Reporting Procedures
3
You will develop observational skills to collect information to write a variety of public safety reports. Based on these acquired skills, you will use a notebook to record detailed information which will then be utilized to write police reports. You will also link information in these reports to the delivery of testimony in court.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
LEGL 141
Policing in Canada
4
You will examine the origins and philosophical development of policing in Canada from its inception to current policing practices. You will learn about the structure of police organizations, policing models, and strategies associated with current policing methods.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
LEGL 143
Preparation for Police Assessments
4
Your studies will provide you with an opportunity to develop practical strategies to improve cognitive and academic skill testing to enter the police field. You will practice writing simulated exams and participate in mock interviews in order to develop skills in this area. You will also develop a resume and a portfolio specific for entry into the field of policing.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
LEGL 144
Criminal Investigation
3
You will learn about the processes involved in conducting a criminal investigation. You will have an opportunity to develop skills such as note taking, investigative photography, incident scene drawing, and search techniques.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
LEGL 200
Policing in Canada 2
3
You will explore current topics in the field of policing which will include discussions around the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, police accountability, the global nature of crimes, and victimology.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
LEGL 201
Investigative Interviewing
2
You will learn investigative interviewing techniques which will include obtaining statements from, complainants, victims, witnesses, and suspects.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
LEGL 202
Policing in Diverse Communities
3
You will examine the relationships between policing and diverse communities. Topics will include policing in First Nations communities, racial profiling, and working with newcomers to Canada.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
LEGL 203
Indigenous Policing Foundations
3
You will study the role of First Nations governance and treaties in policing. Your studies will also include an examination of the current models of policing in Indigenous communities.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
LEGL 204
Police Investigative File Management
3
You will examine the legal and court documents used in the investigation of various criminal matters. You will examine and complete the documentation required for investigative and court-related processes.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Web Assisted Delivery Group
LEGL 205
Defensive Tactics Procedures
3
You will demonstrate appropriate control tactics and force options to respond to threatening and confrontational situations.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Web Assisted Delivery Group
LEGL 206
Customer Service in the Police Environment
1
You will examine key components that enhances and provides exceptional customer service delivery in a policing environment.
Credit Units: 1
Course Hours: 15.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Web Assisted Delivery Group
You will participate in a work experience in a community setting in order to integrate theory and practice in a setting where you perform identified agency tasks.
Credit Units: 0
Course Hours: 60.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Online, Prior Learning, Work Experience - Group, Work Experience -Individual
Total semester credits: 49