Bachelor of Applied Arts in Justice

The Bachelor of Applied Arts in Justice Studies takes your career in the justice system full circle. The first two years of this four-year degree program are completed by taking either the Correctional Studies, Criminal Justice – Policing, or Child and Youth Care diploma or through an accepted transfer program.

Building on the fundamentals of the justice field, the program hones your critical thinking and research skills with a curriculum that meets or surpasses entry-level requirements for management and supervisory positions in municipal, provincial and federal jurisdictions.

After completing your diploma, you’ll take an additional two years to earn your Bachelor of Applied Arts in Justice Studies. In year three, your focus will be on current and emerging issues of injustice. And for your final year, you’ll gain valuable first-hand experience of the career opportunities that await during a directed field study at a justice agency of your choice. When you’re finished, you’ll be more than prepared to make a difference in your justice career – you will be the difference.

Designed for individuals at any stage in their justice careers, all courses can be taken online or on-campus, part-time or full-time, to fit your busy schedule. And you can choose to complete your directed field study at your current justice organization, or we can help you find a suitable placement. Making the most out of your challenging yet rewarding career has never been so convenient.

Why Lethbridge College?

Good question – and there are so many good answers. To start with, our job is to equip you for yours – and we work hard to help our students succeed. The campus is a warm, friendly, fun place to study, live and learn, and there is always something happening.

We teach the right stuff with courses and programs that are hands-on, engaging, immersive and good at preparing you for the actual workforce. We have great facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, and a lot of that southern Alberta sunshine whenever possible. We hire instructors who are outstanding teachers but also have real-world experience in the fields they teach. And our students and staff contribute to projects that strengthen our campus and improve lives in our community.