Full-time Programs

COMM 1010 Communications 1

This course will enable the successful student to communicate effectively in writing, incorporating correct use of basic grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence construction.

COMP 1006 Computer Technology

This course provides beginner level computer users with more advanced instruction, including introduction to computers, electronic mail, internet software, wordprocessing, spreadsheet and database. Through practical lab experience, the learner will become more efficient operating current workplace software applications.

COUN 1009 Student Success 1

This course will provide first semester students with information, skills, and strategies that will enhance their chances for academic success. Orientation to the Centre for Justice Studies and Loyalist College facilities and resources is included.

FITN 1000 Lifestyle Management and Fitness 1

This course will introduce students to the incidence and impact of Canada's leading diseases. The student will develop an understanding of wellness concepts, and practical strategies for developing a healthy lifestyle. Students will study and implement prerequisites for developing and maintaining personal physical fitness programs. The student will develop and implement personal strategies to meet fitness standards required by the various justice agencies.

LASA 1000 Principles of Ethical Reasoning

This course focuses on ethical issues faced by individuals in their personal lives, as citizens, and as professionals. Students will analyze and clarify their values and learn the basics of moral reasoning and ethical behavior. Moral theories and professional codes are examined. Students will apply ethical decision making models to personal and professional dilemmas.

LAWS 1004 Canadian Criminal Justice System

This introductory course provides the student with an overview of the Canadian Criminal Justice System with a particular emphasis on the history, function, role and organization of Canadian law enforcement services. The operation of the criminal justice system will be examined and analyzed in light of contemporary issues affecting the system. Each of the major components from enforcement through the courts and correctional services will be explored.

SOCI 1003 Sociology & Canadian Society

An introductory course in which various concepts and sociological theories are presented. The sociological topics include the historical development of sociology, sociological theories, research methods, culture, socialization, race and ethnicity, and the study of aboriginal peoples of Canada.

SOCI 1004 Community & Social Services

This course will explore the structure and administration of community organizations and social services that operate within and adjacent to the Criminal Justice System. The course will further explore the issues, trends and legislation that impact on community social services.

COMM 1011 Communications 2

This course emphasizes improvement in basic Communications skills. Writing styles, editing, and different approaches to writing are taught.
Prerequisite: COMM 1011

COUN 1003 Interpersonal & Group Dynamics

In this introductory level course, students learn to apply knowledge from interpersonal relations and group dynamics to working in a team. Emphasis will be placed on developing awareness of one's self to enhance effective communications individuals and groups.

COUN 1005 Careers in Justice Studies

Students will explore the organizational structures of the various agencies both public and private that relate to the wide variety of careers in the field of Justice services. The students will then examine the roles, functions and specific careers within Police Services, Customs, Corporate and Commercial Security, Corrections and the Paralegal field.

COUN 1010 Student Success 2

This course is aimed at developing successful students. This curriculum will cover a number of topics, such as time management, learning styles, test taking, note taking, reading comprehension, and health and wellness and learning, but will also be developed throughout the course in consultation with the students.

FITN 1001 Lifestyle Management and Fitness 2

A continuation of Lifestyle Management and Fitness 1 combined with the introduction of the nutritional and psychological continuums of wellness. Emphasis will be placed on the development of personal programs. There will be both theoretical and physical fitness evaluations. Prerequisite: FITN 1000

LAWS 1003 Criminal and Civil Law

This course is designed to take the student from the origins of Canadian law, its roles and various components to the substantive aspects of civil, family, administrative and criminal law.

POLI 1000 Political Science

This course is designed to introduce the student to the most important political institutions in Canada and to provide a better understanding of the issues that have united and divided the country. The law-making process at the various levels of government will be examined and issues related to the enactment of contemporary legislation will be addressed. Students will explore the organization and administrative function of Government as it relates to the various justice fields of study.

PSYC 1003 Psychology

In this introductory level course, students will study the basics of psychology, its concepts and theories including: the historical development of psychology, biological bases of behavior, learning and memory, perception and consciousness, motivation, lifespan and personality development, and abnormal behavior.

SOCI 1005 Contemporary Social Problems

A continuation of Sociology and Canadian Society which will focus on a variety of social problems in Canadian society. The social issues will include: addiction, social stratification, minorities, race and ethnicity, education, workplace, gender issues, media and health issues, and the family. Each issue is looked at in detail including the history of the problem and what society is doing to deal with the issue. Prerequisite: SOCI 1003

COMM 2001 Communications 3

This course emphasizes improvement in basic Communications skills. Writing styles, editing, and different approaches to writing are taught.

CORR 2007 Contemporary Issues in Com/Jus

This course is designed to familiarize the student with the structure and function of local social service, community resource, and justice providers. In addition, the learner will be exposed to current/relevant topics that challenge these respective agencies and their clients. Along with assisting the learner to make informed and realistic decisions about potential careers/opportunity in these areas, by being exposed to professionals currently working in the field, the detials and particulars of agency structure and function will take on more meaning and significance for each learner.

CUST 2000 Customs and Immigration - Statutes and Regulations

A course designated to familiarize the student with related Federal Statutes as they pertain to the Import and Export Field, and Canadian Immigration Law.

CUST 2002 Customs Administration

An introductory course in the application of legislation and regulations governing Customs and Excise in the importation and the Exportation of goods is studied.

CUST 2003 Brokerage and Logistics

A course which introduces the student to the Import and Export Business, the first part concentrating on the Customs Brokerage industry in Canada. Part 2, looks at the movement of goods, geographical problems that may occur in transportation and general transportation systems (logistics) in other words, looking into the world of Freight Forwarders. Prerequisite or Corequisite: Customs and Immigration - Statutes and Regulations.

PRAC 2006 Customs - Placement Preparation

A course designed to prepare the student for their Field Placement Practicum in the Customs, Immigration, Brokerage, Freight Forwarder and Private Industry (Importing/Exporting) Fields. Also a Computer/Math component is built into this area of study.

PRAC 2007 Customs and Immigration - Practicum 1

Customs and Immigration - Practicum 1 A Field placement course designed to provide the student with the opportunity of observing career functions and perform a variety of assigned tasks within the Program Option Goals and the students Field placement objectives.

PSYC 2001 Applied Psychology

The study of abnormal behavior including non-psychotic disorders, psychosis, schizophrenia, drug addiction and psychopathology and analysis of abnormal behavior from a psychological perspective.

SOCI 2000 Sociology of Deviance

This course is an examination of the sociological theories of deviance. The student will be responsiblefor researching one area of Sociological Deviance and preparing a paper on that topic.

COMM 2002 Communications 4

This course will utilize the skills developed in previous Communications courses allowing the student to write professional reports, business letters, and memos. Prerequisites: COMM 1010; COMM 1011; COMM 2001

COMP 2002 Customs Computer Applications

A course that is computer based with practical applications, leading the student through the Canadian Import and Export Process with actual data, form and computer usage. Prerequisite: Successful completion of semester three courses.

COUN 1004 First Nations Peoples

First Nations Peoples This course will increase knowledge and awareness of aboriginal peoples in Canada, and in particular people of the Iroquois nations; where they are coming from historically, culturally and in their traditional world views. Contemporary legal and social issues will also be explored in detail.

COUN 2003 Customs- Career Preparation

A course that is designed to increase the depth of understanding self and the process of successful employment search in the Import and Export Field. Research, Testing and Mock Interviewing is included. Prerequisite: Successful completion of semester three courses.

CUST 2004 Customs Administration 2

A course that gives the student an in-depth look into the working and practices of Customs Administration. A working knowledge of Customs requirements in reference to Regulations. Administration of the Importation and Exportation of Goods is stressed. Prerequisite: CUST 2002

CUST 2006 Brokerage and Logistics 2

A course which furthers the students' knowledge in the Import and Export business, concentrating on the Customs Brokerage and Transportation Industry in Canada. Also the course looks at the movement of goods, geographical problems that may occur in transportation and general transportation systems in depth. Prerequisites: Brokerage and Logistics 1

PRAC 2035 Customs and Immigration Prac 2

A field placement course designed to provide the student with the opportunity of observing career functions and perform a variety of assigned tasks within the Program Option Goals and their field placement objectives. Prerequisite: Successful completion of All semester three courses, including Practicum 1 and semester four courses.

PSYC 2000 Conflict Management

The first part of this course is designed to teach the skills and techniques of non-violent crisis intervention to the justice studies student. This is a hands-on experiential course where the required skill will be taught through role-plays and didactic exercises. Students will learn how to respond appropriately to defuse the anger and/or frustration in the disruptive individual. The student is able to receive certification from the Crisis Prevention Institution. The remainder of this course is an applied course in conflict resolution with an emphasis on mediation and negotiation. Prerequisites: PSYC 1003 and SOCI 1004