Diploma in Community and Justice Services

Humber’s Community and Justice Services diploma program will prepare you to help create safe and healthy spaces by applying a social justice, restorative justice, critical theory, inclusive and anti-oppressive lens while learning about the community and institutional sectors of the justice system. Our curriculum: combines theory and applied skills and is delivered in dynamic and interactive ways focuses on the development of strong interpersonal, problem-solving, group dynamics and non-violent de-escalation strategies, as well as assessment and intervention abilities gives you the tools to deconstruct oppressive systems and practices teaches you to develop community programs, understand correctional facilities, and engage in transformative change and restorative justice initiatives prepares you for occupations where you will work with people in conflict with the law and other marginalized client groups emphasizes the importance of taking proactive rather than reactive measures to community needs is regularly reviewed by our advisory committee, ensuring the program is always on the cutting edge of developments in the field In addition, you will engage in an intensive 400-hour field experience, obtain field-related micro-credentials and participate in program initiatives that will give you the breadth of knowledge and experience needed to meet the demands of entry-level positions in the field of community and justice services.

To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses: Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent) Three Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above or Mature student status or College or university transfer status