Correctional Services

Earn your diploma in Correctional Services in your own community through teleconference and Internet courses.

The Correctional Services Program equips graduates to work in a variety of positions in the correctional/criminal justice field, including community agencies, correctional institutions, court related programs, and related human service careers. Graduates work with adults and youth who have come into conflict with the law or are at risk of becoming involved with the law.

Diploma Program Courses:

CORR 112 Correctional Interviewing
CORR 202 Cultural Influences
CORR 110 Introductory Criminology
CORR 104 Criminal Justice System
CORR 100 Human relations
CORR 110 Introductory Criminology
CORR 102 Correctional Law
CORR 206 Substance Abuse Intervention
CORR 218 Youth and Crime
CORR 212 Correctional Counseling
CORR 114 Field Placement I
CORR 116 Integration Seminar I
CORR 214 Field Placement II
CORR 216 Integration Seminar II
CORR 224 Field Placement III
ENGL 111 Communications
SOCI 100 Introductory Sociology
PSCY 104 Introductory Psychology

Application Process:
Application for admission to the distance learning program must be made after successful completion of two Correctional Services courses.

To be accepted into the Program:
  • Completion of a high school diploma (or equivalent). Mature students (at least 18 years of age and out of high school for one year) are welcome to apply.
  • Submission of an autobiographical statement (outline supplied) and two letters of reference.
  • Conditionally accepted applicants must submit a standard first aid certificate and a current security clearance.
  • Applicants will be required to complete a Skills Appraisal exam if they do not have a minimum of English 30 at 65% OR English 33 at 75%.
  • Contact the Distance Learning Coordinator, Joe Sombach (at 780-497-5179)once all admission requirements have been completed for assistance in developing an academic plan.
  • Applicants who have significant education and or training in the area of corrections/criminal justice are encouraged to contact the Distance Learning Coordinator to inquire about advanced standing.

Criminal Record:
If the applicant has a criminal record, he/she must be eligible for a pardon under the Criminal Records Act.

Registration Forms:

Mail:
Correctional Services Distance
Learning Program
Grant MacEwan University, South Campus
7319 - 29 Avenue, Edmonton AB T6K 2P1

Or fax:
(780) 497-5090
Attention Jan Ardis, Program Consultant

Registration Deadlines for the courses:

  • One week prior to course commencement
  • All courses will run as scheduled
  • There is NO minimum enrolment per course
  • Fees for cancelled courses will be fully refunded

Withdrawal & Refunds of Fees:
Distance Delivery / Home study: Students will receive a 50% refund of the tuition fees provided the notice of withdrawal is received in the Registrar’s Office within 28 calendar days after the approved start date of the course. (There is no refund after this date)

Financial Assistance:
Please contact 780-497-5063 at Grant MacEwan University or 780-427-4260 at the Alberta Students Finance Board.

NOTE:

ENGL 111 (Communications)
SOCI 100 (Introductory Sociology)
PSYC 104 (Introductory Psychology)

can be taken any time through MacEwan (classroom, CML) or through Athabasca University (distance learning).

Field Placements and Integration Seminars can be taken after the student has been accepted into the program and has completed a minimum of 5 program courses. Specific arrangements are to be made with the program Outreach Coordinator, Joe Sombach (780) 497-5179 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Computer Requirement:

The following are minimum requirements:

  • Pentium or PowerMac computer
  • 28.8 modem and Internet connection
  • Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer 4.0
  • 32 MB of RAM

You should also have a printer & word processing program.

If you do not have a computer you may access one at YREC or your local library.

For further information on course start and end dates, please contact:
Jan Ardis, Program Consultant at (780) 497-5296
or
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PLEASE NOTE:
Textbooks are NOT included with tuition prices. Textbook order forms will be sent with your course materials.