Course Description

Credits: 3.00

This course provides an overview of Canada's criminal justice system. It focuses on the historical, theoretical, substantive, and procedural aspects of the police, the courts, and corrections as well as how each agency functions in society. Learners examine how these institutions originated and how they are influenced by governmental regulation, private and public oversight, and their underlying philosophies. Learners delve into the relationships between theoretical approaches and criminal justice policy; crime rates and justice statistics; the role of police and their operations; the court system; and corrections.
 

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Face to Face - Synchronous

Students and instructors meet in a classroom at a specific time.

Start/End Date

Jan 9, 2025 - Apr 23, 2025

Location

Calgary Downtown Campus

Domestic Students

$474.00 CAD

Schedule

Wednesday

2:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Hours

45

Start/End Date

Jan 9, 2025 - Apr 23, 2025

Location

Calgary Downtown Campus

Domestic Students

$474.00 CAD

Schedule

Thursday

9:30 AM - 12:20 PM

Hours

45

Start/End Date

Jan 9, 2025 - Apr 23, 2025

Location

Calgary Downtown Campus

Domestic Students

$474.00 CAD

Schedule

Friday

8:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Hours

45

Online - Asynchronous

Students and instructors participate online. There are no set meeting times.

Start/End Date

Jan 9, 2025 - Apr 23, 2025

Hours

45

Domestic Students

$474.00 CAD

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