Ontario College Diploma in Community and Justice Services
Start Dates:
September 2023
January 2024
- Program Highlights
- University Grad?
- Why Choose Fleming
- Common First Semester
- Work Experience
- Is this You?
- Career Opportunities
- Indigenous Perspectives Designation
- Related Programs
- Health and Non Academic Requirements
- Additional Costs
- Minimum Admission Requirements
- Mature Students
- Technology Requirements
- Tuition and Fees Detail
- Transfer Agreements
The Community and Justice Services program will prepare you for front-line work in the criminal justice system and community services field, where you can contribute to positive individual and social change.
Program Highlights
As a graduate of the Community and Justice Services program, you will be challenged to do your personal best while learning how to develop effective relationships with those who are in your care. Throughout the two-year Community and Justice Services program, you will learn what's needed to work with society's at-risk youth and adult populations through experiential and in-class training. Your courses will include a significant focus on human relations and communications skills -- which are essential to your success in this field.
You will obtain the skills and training to work in diverse community and institutional settings. You may work with people who are currently involved, or who are at risk of becoming involved with the criminal justice system, child welfare, or mental health systems. As well, you may work with people who are currently incarcerated, or who are experiencing difficulties as a result of addictions, anti-social behaviours, or a lack of appropriate supports.
* Students starting in January are required to attend classes over the summer semester.
University Grad?
Are you a university graduate? You may be eligible for direct entry into second semester of this program and graduate in as little as 12 months. Contact the program co-ordinator for more information.
Why Choose Fleming
The Skills for Justice Scenario Lab at Fleming College is a unique teaching and learning space where faculty are able to involve students in scenarios to test skills and develop competencies in a safe and realistic setting. Access to community-based experiential training is also an integral part of the program. The 15-week field placement gives you a great deal of exposure to the field – and employers respect and value your training. Fleming College's CJS program has an excellent reputation across the province and beyond. Our Field Observation course is unique in the Ontario college system in that it operates inside a federal institution. Other community partnerships also afford students the opportunity to test their skills in real community and correctional environments throughout the four semesters of the program.
Common First Semester
Students in our Law and Justice diploma programs take the same courses for the first semester after choosing and being accepted into one of our programs. This common focus exposes you to a variety of career options and other programs, while you acquire a base of knowledge and fundamental skills. It also enables you to change direction if you find another program or career area is more appealing. You can enter that program in semester two, provided that you have achieved academic success in first semester, and subject to enrolment capacity. The Law and Justice diploma programs sharing the Common First Semester include Community and Justice Services, Customs Border Services, Law Clerk, Paralegal, Police Foundations, and Protection Security and Investigations.
Work Experience
The field placement experience is a 15-week block, longer than placements in many other Community and Justice Service programs. During placement, you will be required to obtain a minimum of 520 hours in the field. Placements are available throughout the province and beyond, in correctional centres or community-based programs, including schools, residential treatment facilities and social service agencies. You will be required to submit a current police records check and vulnerable sector check to the placement agency prior to starting third semester. If you have been convicted of an offense under the Criminal Code for which you have not been pardoned or are flagged on a vulnerable sector check, you may be denied the opportunity to do a field placement. If you are deficient in one second semester course you will require a personal interview with the program coordinator to determine if field placement is possible. A student who is deficient in two or more courses will be unable to enroll in third semester until the transcript is complete and clear.
Is this You?
It's a definite asset if you've had volunteer or paid work experience working with people in crisis or in need, such as with Big Brothers/Sisters or in peer counselling. It also helps if you have:
- effective interpersonal skills
- patience
- cultural sensitivity
- effective conflict resolution/problem solving skills
- emotional maturity
Career Opportunities
By the time you graduate, you will be well-qualified for employment and a rewarding career. Graduates of the Community and Justice Services program typically obtain employment in various agencies, programs and institutions in the correctional, child welfare and broader social service systems.
- Correctional Services Canada
- Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
- Ministry of Community and Social Services
- Ministry of Children and Youth Services
- privately operated group homes
- other provincial correctional departments/ministries
- community based social service agencies
The placement rate for Fleming graduates in related work is high. Expect to make an average starting salary of $30,000.00, and more with experience.
Indigenous Perspectives Designation
The Indigenous Perspectives Designation (IPD) is an option available to students studying in the Community and Justice Services program. To qualify for the IPD, students must take and successfully complete GNED49 - Introduction to Indigenous Studies and GNED128 - Indigenous Knowledges, along with a minimum of four approved co-curricular Indigenous events or experiences that will be incorporated into the final portfolio assignment in GNED128. The student’s transcript will indicate the IPD designation. Upon graduation, students with an IPD will have a strong foundational basis in Indigenous Studies, and a designation that will be marketable in the employment sector.
Related Programs
You might also find the Social Service Worker program interests you. Or, take a look at Customs, Security and Risk Management, or Police Foundations if a career in law enforcement is your goal.
Health and Non Academic Requirements
Your program has mandatory requirements that include a deadline date for submission. For more information please visit https://department.flemingcollege.ca/nars.
Additional Costs
You should plan to spend approximately $740 per year for books and supplies.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Students applying to Community and Justice Services must meet the following requirements:
- OSSD including Gr 12 C English
OSSD with majority of courses at College (C ) or Open (O) unless otherwise stated.
Grade 12 C courses will be accepted where Gr 11 C course requirements are listed.
Where College level courses are listed, U and M courses will be accepted.
Mature Students
If you are 19 years of age or older before classes start, and you do not possess an OSSD, you can write the Skillsmarker to assess your eligibility for admission. Additional testing or academic upgrading may be necessary to meet specific course requirements for this program.
Technology Requirements
PC / Windows
- Operating System:Windows 10
- Processor:Core i5 - 1.6Ghz minimum
- Memory:8GB minimum
- Hard Disk:160GB minimum
Apple / MacOS
- Operating System:MacOS 10.12 or newer
- Processor:Core i5 6th Gen or better
- Memory:8GB minimum
- Hard Disk:160GB minimum
Internet Connection: 2.5 Mbps Download and 3.0 Mbps Upload (minimum)
Students are required to have their own computer, internet access, webcam and microphone.
Tuition and Fees Detail
Tuition and ancillary fees are subject to change without notice. The fees presented below reflect Fall start programs only for the current academic year. For details about the fee differences for other program start dates please refer to the Tuition and Fees Details Chart below.
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Domestic Students
Semester 1 | Amount |
---|---|
Academic Supports | $24.91 |
Alumni Fee | $18.24 |
Athletics and Recreation | $56.30 |
Career Services | $14.25 |
Health Plan | $290.00 |
Health and Counselling | $51.91 |
Information Technology Fee | $105.93 |
Integrated Transportation Fee | $365.00 |
Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $92.91 |
Student Achievement & Records | $12.26 |
Student Activity Fee | $95.00 |
Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
Tuition | $1,290.38 |
Total | $2,427.09 |
Semester 3 | Amount |
---|---|
Academic Supports | $24.91 |
Alumni Fee | $18.24 |
Athletics and Recreation | $56.30 |
Career Services | $14.25 |
Health Plan | $290.00 |
Health and Counselling | $51.91 |
Information Technology Fee | $105.93 |
Integrated Transportation Fee | $365.00 |
Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $92.91 |
Student Achievement & Records | $12.26 |
Student Activity Fee | $95.00 |
Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
Tuition | $1,290.38 |
Total | $2,427.09 |
International Students
Semester 1 | Amount |
---|---|
Academic Supports | $24.91 |
Alumni Fee | $18.24 |
Athletics and Recreation | $56.30 |
Career Services | $14.25 |
Health and Counselling | $51.91 |
Information Technology Fee | $105.93 |
Integrated Transportation Fee | $365.00 |
International Health Plan | $880.74 |
Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $92.91 |
Student Achievement & Records | $12.26 |
Student Activity Fee | $95.00 |
Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
Tuition | $7,048.71 |
Total | $8,776.16 |
Semester 3 | Amount |
---|---|
Academic Supports | $24.91 |
Alumni Fee | $18.24 |
Athletics and Recreation | $56.30 |
Career Services | $14.25 |
Health and Counselling | $51.91 |
Information Technology Fee | $105.93 |
Integrated Transportation Fee | $365.00 |
International Health Plan | $880.74 |
Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $92.91 |
Student Achievement & Records | $12.26 |
Student Activity Fee | $95.00 |
Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
Tuition | $7,048.71 |
Total | $8,776.16 |
The fees above are for the current academic year for international students. Please note that the fees reflect the Health Plan and Integrated Transportation (Sutherland Programs only) charges for the fall entry point. These charges are applied up front and provide service coverage for a full year September to August. The charges for the winter and spring terms are as follows:
Health Plan | Intergrated Transportation | Coverage | |
---|---|---|---|
Fall | $880.74 | $365.00 | September to December |
Winter | $807.79 | $255.50 | January to August |
Spring | $367.47 | $142.35 | May to August |
Transfer Agreements
You may be able to use credits obtained at Fleming College to continue your postsecondary education in pursuit of a degree. The articulation and credit transfer agreements with our partner institutions are summarized below.
Athabasca University
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120-credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120-credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120-credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120-credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Carleton University
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
Transfer Credit
- 5 out of a 20 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Charles Sturt University
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 64 out of a 192 credit degree.
To apply please see the Charles Sturt University's admissions website.
For more information
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 64 out of a 192 credit degree.
To apply please see the Charles Sturt University's admissions website.
For more information
Conestoga College
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
- Completion of the Conestoga College Summer Bridge.
Transfer Credit
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Georgian College
Requirement
- Minimum 60% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 39 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Griffith University
Requirement
- Minimum 65% cumulative program average.
- The program is offered face-to-face (Mt Gravatt campus or Gold Coast campus) or online.
Transfer Credit
- 120 credit points out of a 240 credit point degree.
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
To apply please see the Griffith University's admissions website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum 65% cumulative program average.
- The program is offered face-to-face (Gold Coast campus or Logan campus) or online.
Transfer Credit
- 120 credit points out of a 240 credit point degree
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
To apply please see the Griffith University's admissions website.
For more information
Humber College
Requirement
- Minimum 65% cumulative program average.
- Possess ENG4U (Grade 12 University English) or equivalent with a course grade of 65%.
Transfer Credit
- 15 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum 65% cumulative program average.
- Possess ENG4U (Grade 12 University English) or equivalent with a course grade of 65%.
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum 65% cumulative program average.
- Possess ENG4U (Grade 12 University English) or equivalent with a course grade of 65%.
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Lakehead University
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 6 out of a 20 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Nipissing University
Requirement
- Minimum 3.5 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Ontario Tech University
Requirement
- Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
- Completion of the Ontario Tech Commerce Bridge.
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Royal Roads University
Requirement
- Minimum B cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd-year studies of a 4-year program.
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
To apply please see the Royal Roads University's admissions website.
For more information
Seneca College
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 4th semester standing in an 8-semester program.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 4th semester standing in an 8-semester program.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Trent University
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 7.0 out of a 20 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
University of Guelph-Humber
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
- Minimum of three years of full-time work experience in a related field.
- Portfolio required for a Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR).
Transfer Credit
- 5 to 9 out of a 15 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
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