CORR 218 - Youth and Crime
| Hours:45:0:0 |
Credits:3 |
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This course provides a study of the social and legal influences on young people involved in criminal behaviour. The emphasis is on a detailed explanation of the Youth Criminal Justice Act as well as an exploration of the role of the police, courts, correctional agencies and the community in responding to youth crime. International approaches to dealing with youth crime are also examined. |
| Prerequisites: N/A |
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CORR 220 - Correctional Counselling
| Hours:45:0:0 |
Credits:3 |
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This course builds on the concepts and skills acquired in CORR 112 Correctional Interviewing. Students assess their own values and ethics within the context of the counselling relationship. Using activity-based learning, students are introduced to common counselling approaches used in the field of corrections, including problem-solving, cognitive behavioural therapy, strength-based approaches, and group counselling. Students learn and demonstrate the basic skills used within each counselling approach. |
| Prerequisite: CORR 112 |
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CORR 214 - Field Placement I
| Hours:0:0:240 |
Credits:4 |
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Field placements constitute the practical component of the program, and provide the opportunity for the integration of theory and practice. The purpose of placements is to provide students, within the context of specific field settings, the opportunity to develop and demonstrate professional practice at an intermediate level based on the knowledge, skills and values taught in program courses. This placement is taken concurrently with CORR 116 Integration Seminar l. |
| Prerequisites: CORR 114.
Co-requisites: CORR 116. |
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CORR 116 - Integration Seminar I
| Hours:0:0:30 |
Credits:1 |
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Integration Seminar provides an opportunity for students to share their field placement experiences, to identify and discuss current issues and to apply and integrate course material with placement activities. Students focus on professional practice skills such as leadership, ethical decision making and advocacy. This seminar is taken concurrently with CORR 214 Field Placement II. |
| Prerequisites: CORR 114.
Co-requisites: CORR 214. |
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PSYC 104 - Introductory Psychology I
| Hours:45:0:0 |
Credits:3 |
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A survey of natural science topics in Psychology. The course covers the evolution of psychological sciences, research methods, biological psychology, consciousness, principles and development of perception, motivation, learning, and their relationship to the psychological functioning of the individual. If both PSYC 104 and PSYC 105 are to be taken it is recommended that students take PSYC 104 before taking PSYC 105. Note that this course is typically delivered in a 'hybrid' style, with more online components and fewer in-class hours. |
| Prerequisites: N/A |
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PSYC 105 - Introductory Psychology II
| Hours:45:0:0 |
Credits:3 |
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A survey of social science topics in Psychology. This course is an introduction to the study of individual and social behavior including individual differences in behaviour, thought, intelligence, human development, personality, social behaviour, stress responses, as well as psychological disorders and their treatment. If both PSYC 104 and PSYC 105 are to be taken it is recommended that students take PSYC 104 before taking PSYC 105. Please note that this course is typically delivered in a 'hybrid' format, with more content delivered online and fewer in-class hours. |
| Prerequisites: N/A |
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CORR 204 - Addiction in the Criminal Justice System
| Hours:45:0:0 |
Credits:3 |
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This course covers common psychoactive drugs, drug-use patterns, intervention strategies and current best practices in prevention, treatment and recovery. Students learn about key strategies in assessment and referral, and concepts including education, health promotion and harm reduction. Changing political and social attitudes regarding addictions are also explored. |
| Prerequisites: N/A |
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CORR 208 - Selected Issues
| Hours:45:0:0 |
Credits:3 |
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This course exposes students to theory and practice in established and emerging areas of Canadian corrections and criminal justice. Topics may include mental health/illness issues, gangs, victim advocacy and special needs offender populations including long term offenders, aging offenders, sex offenders and white collar criminals. |
| Prerequisites: N/A |
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CORR 224 - Field Placement II
| Hours:0:0:240 |
Credits:4 |
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Field placements constitute the practical component of the program, and provide the opportunity for the integration of theory and practice. This placement is taken concurrently with CORR 216 Integration Seminar II. The purpose of placements is to provide students, within the context of specific field settings, the opportunity to develop and demonstrate advanced professional practice based on the knowledge, skills and values learned in program courses. |
| Prerequisites: CORR 214 and CORR 116.
Co-requisites: CORR 216. |
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CORR 202 - Diversity Issues in Criminal Justice
| Hours:45:0:0 |
Credits:3 |
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In this course, students examine a range of diversity issues including, but not limited to, gender, language, religion and culture within the context of the Canadian criminal justice system. Particular emphasis is placed on Aboriginal history and cultural traditions. Students learn how to work respectfully and ethically with people from diverse backgrounds, and ways to incorporate this awareness into their professional practice. |
| Prerequisites: N/A |
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CORR 210 - Correctional Methods and Practice
| Hours:45:0:0 |
Credits:3 |
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This course provides students with an examination of the principles, values and effectiveness of correctional programming in both community and institutional settings. Case management strategies including investigation, classification, documentation, supervision and intervention are emphasized. The role and responsibility of the corrections/criminal justice professional are also presented and discussed. Case studies are employed to give students practical experience. |
| Prerequisites: N/A |
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CORR 216 - Integration Seminar II
| Hours:0:0:30 |
Credits:1 |
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Integration Seminar provides an opportunity for students to share their experiences in field placement, to identify and discuss current issues and to apply and integrate course material with placement activities. Students focus on professional practice skills and career development strategies such as job search techniques, resume preparation, interviews and networking. The seminar is taken concurrently with CORR 224 Field Placement III. |
| Prerequisites: CORR 214 and CORR 116.
Co-requisites: CORR 224. |
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