Pre-Justice - 250
Overview
Program Highlights
- This one-year certificate program can be a first step toward further employment in the justice field.
- Applicants considering postsecondary education relating to justice careers may use this as a pathway to further education, either at the college or university level.
- Experience fitness assessments for career entry.
What you'll learn
- Examine many facets of Canada’s justice and security systems and explore the many employment opportunities available within.
- Explore Canada’s judicial system and the individuals it serves, from the law enforcement perspective, the point of view of the victim, the accused and the media.
- Consider the rights of the wrongfully accused, the impact of acts of terrorism
- Explore the function of the correctional system, as well as the effect of deviant behaviours on society.
- Investigate educational and career opportunities in public policing, private and corporate security, insurance fraud investigations, victim and offender services and prevention programs for those at risk of criminal involvement.
- Improve critical thinking, written and oral communication skills and basic math.
Program Length
1 academic year (period of 8 months)
Important Academic Dates
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Program delivery
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Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees
2020 - 2021 Domestic Tuition and Fees
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
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Compulsory Ancillary Fees |
$753.47 | $698.20 |
Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
Compulsory Program Fees |
$0.00 | $0.00 |
Domestic Tuition | $1,354.04 | $1,354.04 |
Total Domestic Charges Per Semester | $2,107.51 | $2,052.24 |
Total 1st Year Fees | $4,159.75 |
Above fees based on full-time September program start date. Contact Student Services to confirm fees for other start dates or semesters.
- Awards: Scholarships and Bursaries
OSAP Eligible. Learn about Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).
- Full Cost Breakdown
2020 - 2021 International Tuition and Fees
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
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Total Tuition & Ancillary Fees |
$7,879.00 | $7,935.00 |
Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
Program Compulsory Fees |
$0.00 | $0.00 |
International Tax Recovery | $450.00 | $375.00 |
Total International Charges Per Semester | $8,329.00 | $8,310.00 |
Total 1st Year Fees | $16,639.00 |
- International Scholarships and Bursaries
- OSAP not eligible for International Students
- Full Cost Breakdown
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Additional Information
Admission
Admission
- OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
- Grade 11 English, E, C, U or equivalent
- OSSD graduates considering postsecondary education relating to justice careers may use this as a pathway to further education, either at the college or university level
Options are available for mature applicants.
Language Requirements for International Students:
- See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:
- Successful completion of GAS-EAP (478) Program Level 8
- TOEFL minimum score of 550 (80 Internet based)
- or IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5
- More information about acceptable certificates, can be found on the International Admission Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English. Options are available for mature applicants.
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Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning
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- Participate in field trips
Opportunities
Opportunities
Opportunities
Mohawk Pathways
Mohawk offers a diverse range of programs to further your studies**: Students that graduate from any of the following Ontario College Certificate programs are eligible to enroll into the Pre-Justice program:
Graduates from the Pre-Justice program are eligible to enroll into the following Ontario College Diploma programs:
- Community & Justice Services
- Protection, Security & Investigation
- Police Foundations
- Paralegal
- Social Service Worker
- View our internal pathways map PDF. This Pathways map shows how the identified program can lead to future program choices within Mohawk.
- Visit Pathways and Credit Transfer for degree completion opportunities outside of Ontario.
- See ontransfer.ca for additional opportunities at other colleges or universities in Ontario.
Notes:
- The program is not designed to prepare students for entry into career-level positions, but to build enhanced college/university skills fundamental to success.
- Initiate lifestyle improvements including health and wellness activities designed to work toward the physical fitness requirements for careers in the Justice field as well as strategies to maintain, emotional and psychological wellness while employed in public and security sectors
Program of Studies
Course Overview & Descriptions
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Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes, often referred to as ‘Program Standards', set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.
In many cases these program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) in consultation with employers and educators who are experts in the program field. To ensure the outcomes remain current and in line with industry needs, we invite our employers, graduates working in the field and current students to re-examine and update them during regular, ongoing program review focus groups.
Faculty
Program Coordinator

Darion Boyington
Faculty
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*Not all programs are international eligible. Please see our programs available for international students.
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Program Coordinator

Darion Boyington
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