Justice Studies is a two-year, 64-week diploma from Saskatchewan Polytechnic offered at the Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon campuses with an August intake. The program provides a foundation in criminal justice, public safety and community engagement. Year one covers criminology, policing, corrections, interpersonal communication, ethics and Indigenous justice, along with report writing, criminal law and legal processes, restorative justice, and trauma-informed practice. Year two builds on these competencies across correctional, policing and justice-related career pathways, combining hands-on and applied learning throughout. Accepted applicants must provide a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check, at their own expense, before agency tours and the work experience component; these are not required at the start of the program. Admission follows Saskatchewan Polytechnic's First Qualified/First Admitted process, with applications opening September 1 each year.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires Grade 12 and Saskatchewan Polytechnic's English Language Requirement. Accepted applicants must provide a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check, at their own expense, for agency tours and the work experience component; these are not required to start the program. Applicants with an unresolved criminal record or matters currently before the courts may be unable to complete mandatory components of the program. Applicants without Grade 12 may qualify through the ACCUPLACER placement test, with minimum scores of 240 in Reading and 238 in Writing, or through 15 approved post-secondary credits. Admission follows the First Qualified/First Admitted process, with applications opening September 1 each year.
