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Law, Justice and Security Programs at Ontario Colleges

What to expect from a career in Law, Justice or Security

Law, justice and security professionals are in constant demand. The diverse jobs in this highly rewarding industry are all in some way related to protecting and serving our communities – not as police officers, but as law clerks, private security, community justice enforcers and much more. You can work toward an exciting career in the field by starting with one of the many law, justice and security programs at Ontario colleges.

If you’re interested in law or security, or you want to work with courts and justice services, here’s what you need to know. More

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CONFEDERATION THUNDER BAY OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY ADVOCACY


  • Program Code: 0510
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

BORÉAL SUDBURY OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ADJOINT JURIDIQUE


  • Program Code: AJUR
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: French
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

BORÉAL TORONTO OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ADJOINT JURIDIQUE


  • Program Code: AJUR
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: French
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

LA CITÉ OTTAWA OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ADJOINT JURIDIQUE


  • Program Code: 51032
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: French
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SENECA KING OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ADVANCED INVESTIGATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT


  • Program Code: AIE
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

DURHAM OSHAWA OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ADVANCED LAW ENFORCEMENT AND INVESTIGATIONS


  • Program Code: LAW
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

NIAGARA WELLAND CAMPUS WAITLISTED 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ADVANCED LAW ENFORCEMENT AND INVESTIGATIONS


  • Program Code: 0250
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: Y

Notes:

MOHAWK FENNELL (HAMILTON) CLOSED 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ADVANCED POLICE STUDIES


  • Program Code: 226
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

MOHAWK FENNELL (HAMILTON) OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ADVANCED SECURITY MANAGEMENT


  • Program Code: 174
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONESTOGA DOON CLOSED 4 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

BACHELOR OF COMMUNITY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE - LEVEL 3 ONLY FOR POLICE/SECURITY GRADS


  • Program Code: 2240C
  • Credential: DEGREE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: CO-OP
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 3
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

HUMBER LAKESHORE CLOSED 8 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS - CRIMINAL JUSTICE


  • Program Code: 22201
  • Credential: DEGREE
  • Program Level: DEGREE
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

HUMBER LAKESHORE CLOSED 8 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS - PARALEGAL


  • Program Code: 22011
  • Credential: DEGREE
  • Program Level: DEGREE
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONESTOGA DOON CLOSED 4 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

BACHELOR OF COMMUNITY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE (CO-OP)


  • Program Code: 1240C
  • Credential: DEGREE
  • Program Level: DEGREE
  • Program Type: CO-OP
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONESTOGA DOON CLOSED 4 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

BACHELOR OF COMMUNITY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE - LEVEL 3 ONLY FOR SOC SERV GRADS


  • Program Code: 3240C
  • Credential: DEGREE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: CO-OP
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 3
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

ST. CLAIR MAIN OPEN 1 YEARS (PERIODS OF 12 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

BORDER SERVICES (CHATHAM - FAST TRACK)


  • Program Code: K967
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: ACCELERATED
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

ST. CLAIR MAIN OPEN 1 YEARS (PERIODS OF 12 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

BORDER SERVICES (FAST TRACK)


  • Program Code: B961
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: ACCELERATED
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

ST. LAWRENCE KINGSTON WAITLISTED 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

COMMUNITY & JUSTICE SERVICES


  • Program Code: 0335
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE WAITLISTED 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

COMMUNITY AND JUSTICE SERVICES


  • Program Code: 0466X01F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Is A Mobile Learning Program. Students Are Required To Supply And Use A Mobile Learning Device That Meets Minimum Hardware And Software Specifications.

CAMBRIAN BARRYDOWNE (SUDBURY) OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

COMMUNITY AND JUSTICE SERVICES


  • Program Code: CJSP
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CANADORE COMMERCE COURT OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

COMMUNITY AND JUSTICE SERVICES


  • Program Code: 010505
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CENTENNIAL PROGRESS WAITLISTED 4 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

COMMUNITY AND JUSTICE SERVICES


  • Program Code: 1206
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: Y

Notes:

CONESTOGA DOON OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

Community and Justice Services


  • Program Code: 1305
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 3
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

Students interested in the Community and Justice Services program (1305) take a common first year with the Protection, Security and Investigation program. This program is Year 2, advanced standing only.

GEORGIAN ORILLIA OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

COMMUNITY AND JUSTICE SERVICES


  • Program Code: CJSR
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

HUMBER LAKESHORE CLOSED 4 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

COMMUNITY AND JUSTICE SERVICES


  • Program Code: 11171
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

HUMBER LAKESHORE OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2014 - Jan Visit

COMMUNITY AND JUSTICE SERVICES


  • Program Code: 11171
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

LOYALIST MAIN OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

COMMUNITY AND JUSTICE SERVICES


  • Program Code: CJSW
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

LOYALIST MAIN OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - Jan Visit

COMMUNITY AND JUSTICE SERVICES


  • Program Code: CJSW
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

MOHAWK FENNELL (HAMILTON) OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

COMMUNITY AND JUSTICE SERVICES


  • Program Code: 286
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

MOHAWK FENNELL (HAMILTON) OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - Jan Visit

COMMUNITY AND JUSTICE SERVICES


  • Program Code: 286
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SHERIDAN DAVIS (BRAMPTON) WAITLISTED 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

COMMUNITY AND JUSTICE SERVICES


  • Program Code: PCAJS
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SHERIDAN DAVIS (BRAMPTON) OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - Jan Visit

COMMUNITY AND JUSTICE SERVICES


  • Program Code: PCAJS
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

FLEMING PETERBOROUGH OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

COMMUNITY AND JUSTICE SERVICES


  • Program Code: CJS
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

FLEMING PETERBOROUGH OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2014 - Jan Visit

COMMUNITY AND JUSTICE SERVICES


  • Program Code: CJS
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

ST. CLAIR MAIN WAITLISTED 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

COMMUNITY AND JUSTICE SERVICES


  • Program Code: B603
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

MOHAWK FENNELL (HAMILTON) OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

COMMUNITY AND JUSTICE SERVICES (CO-OP)


  • Program Code: 288
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

NIAGARA WELLAND CAMPUS WAITLISTED 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

COMMUNITY AND JUSTICE SERVICES (CORRECTIONAL WORKER)


  • Program Code: 0170
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

Community and Justice Services (Full-Time Online - First Year Only)


  • Program Code: 0466X09F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: DISTANCE EDUCATION
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Program Is Offered Full-Time Online.

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - Jan Visit

Community and Justice Services (Full-Time Online - First Year Only)


  • Program Code: 0466X09F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: DISTANCE EDUCATION
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Program Is Offered Full-Time Online.

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - May Visit

Community and Justice Services (Full-Time Online - First Year Only)


  • Program Code: 0466X09F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: DISTANCE EDUCATION
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Program Is Offered Full-Time Online.

CAMBRIAN BARRYDOWNE (SUDBURY) OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

COMMUNITY AND JUSTICE SERVICES - Alternate Delivery


  • Program Code: CJAD
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

FLEMING PETERBOROUGH OPEN 6 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

COMPUTER SECURITY AND INVESTIGATIONS


  • Program Code: CSI
  • Credential: ADVANCED DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

FLEMING PETERBOROUGH OPEN 6 SEMESTERS 2014 - Jan Visit

COMPUTER SECURITY AND INVESTIGATIONS


  • Program Code: CSI
  • Credential: ADVANCED DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

FLEMING LINDSAY WAITLISTED 2 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

CONSERVATION & ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT


  • Program Code: NRL
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: Y

Notes:

LAMBTON MAIN OPEN 2 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

Contemporary Law Enforcement and Justice


  • Program Code: LAWE
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CAMBRIAN BARRYDOWNE (SUDBURY) OPEN 2 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

CORPORATE SAFETY AND SECURITY


  • Program Code: CSSP
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SENECA NEWNHAM OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

COURT AND TRIBUNAL ADMINISTRATION


  • Program Code: CTA
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SENECA NEWNHAM OPEN 2 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

COURT AND TRIBUNAL ADMINISTRATION (ARTICULATED)


  • Program Code: CTAT
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

COURT SUPPORT SERVICES


  • Program Code: 1206X01F
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Is A Mobile Learning Program. Students Are Required To Supply And Use A Mobile Learning Device That Meets Minimum Hardware And Software Specifications.

DURHAM OSHAWA OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

COURT SUPPORT SERVICES


  • Program Code: CTSS
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

DURHAM OSHAWA OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - Jan Visit

COURT SUPPORT SERVICES


  • Program Code: CTSS
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes: