61 Law and Social Science Certificate Programs in Canada

This program is focused on improvement in grammar skills with a multi-skills focus on reading, writing, and communication skills essential in an academic setting. A review of English grammar through intensive written and oral practice to promote accurate and appropriate language use for students who have already studied grammar to basic level and need to refine the ability to produce acceptable academic English.

This course builds on the learning material from Assessment & Planning, while introducing new material for Probation Officers. Areas to be covered include Conditional Sentence Order (CSO) management, utilization and application of interventions using the risk needs responsivity principle, Substance Use Resources and Education (SURE), Interventions Tool Kit (ITK), and introduction to Core Programming. Pre-Sentence Reports (PSR's) and sentencing considerations for Indigenous clients will also be covered.

In the NFP sector, there is a pressing need to equip Christian leaders and managers with sound business training integrated with a Kingdom perspective. This certificate program will provide students with the necessary instruction to effectively and efficiently steward the resources of their organizations and registered charities.

This course builds on the material from CORR-1060 Adult Probation Fundamentals Part 1 and CORR- 1061 Adult Probation Fundamentals Part 2 by applying the concepts and skills learned. This training involves practicum assignments completed in a community office under the supervision of a senior probation officer, local manager, or designate. The learner will perform core duties, including an initial intake on both bail and sentenced clients, proper file set-up, and completion of a bail supervision plan. The learner will also demonstrate basic administration of court orders, including submitting breaches and applying for court order variations. The learner will identify community resources in their catchment area and establish an updated resource list for future use. Focus will be placed on the application of skills learned.

This course is intended to provide correctional staff with an overview of the roles and responsibilities of a probation officer. Fundamental philosophies and policies of the BC Corrections Branch, in relation to the duties and responsibilities of a probation officer will also be looked at while working as agents of change. The learner will acquire the basic skills to perform core duties, including an initial intake on both bail and sentenced clients. The learner will also understand the administration of court orders including submitting breaches and applying for court order variations. Focus will be placed on learning the operational requirements needed to complete the most basic duties of a probation officer.

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Participants will gain an understanding of the best-practices in planning for, conducting and evaluating investigative interviews of Subject Officer(s). They will develop a solid appreciation of the ethical and scientific rationale for the process they will be using in the field. Participants will take part in extensive reality-based scenario training designed to increase competence and confidence in interviewing skills.

Biblical foundations and worldview formation for university directed students.

This course builds on the learning material from Assessment & Planning while still introducing new material for Probation Officer 14's. Areas to be covered include Conditional Sentence Order {CSO) management, introduction to Substance Use Resources and Education (SU RE), and Interventions Tool Kit {ITK).

This course builds on the material learned in CORR-1084: Adult Probation Responsivity & Change {PO) Part 2 by applying the concepts and skills learned in a community office under the supervision of a Senior Probation Officer, Local Manager, or designate. This course involves an assignment to observe a Core Program and to interview a Core Programs facilitator. This course also requires the completion of a Pre-Sentence Report and connecting with an Indigenous community or service provider.

This course builds on the material learned in CORR-1074 Adult Probation Assessment & Planning (PO) Part 2 by applying the concepts and skills lea rned in a community office under the supervision of a senior probation officer, local manager, or designate. The learner will practice the basic skills required to supervise clients with relationship violence (K-file) offences and sexual offences (SO). The lea rner will also apply the community risk needs assessment tool (CRNA) and the spousa l assault risk assessment (SARA) on a sentenced client. Community work service, alternative measures, and electronic supervision are also covered in this co urse. Focus will be placed on the application of skills learned.

Learn the legal office work ethic and professionalism expected of legal administrative assistants. Gain expertise in legal office procedures to begin a career in a legal, government, or real estate office. Choose to focus on Litigation or Corporate/Conveyancing, or take both Certificate programs to maximize employment and career advancement opportunities.

Human Services Foundation is a one-year certificate program that provides a broad education in understanding human behaviour. Students will learn strong interpersonal skills, theoretical models of behaviour, client service strategies, and written and verbal communication skills. Graduates of this program will be prepared to advance or supplement their education.

This course is intended to build on the basic skills of a probation officer covered in Fundamentals. In this training, the learner will be introduced to relationship violence (K-file) and sexual offences (SO). The learner will use the supervision framework introduced in Fundamentals, and will incorporate additional necessary steps for bail supervision of these types of files. The learner will also be introduced to effective case management for women in the criminal justice system, community risk-needs assessment tool (CRNA), community work service, alternative measures, and electronic supervision.

A career as a Personal Support Worker takes heart, compassion, and a dedication to helping those most in need. It also takes a highly specialized set of dynamic technical and interpersonal skills. If you’re interested in a career that is personally satisfying, the PSW program will get you on your way to career success.