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Diploma in Community and Justice Services St. Lawrence College - Kingston Campus St. Lawrence College - Kingston Campus, Canada

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CAD 18730

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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78

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Graduates of this program can move forward into careers in law enforcement, border security, corrections, assisting at-risk youth, supporting vulnerable individuals in local communities and careers in the education sector. In preparation for these careers, this program offers two robust Professional Placements in the community, totalling 400 hours.

Graduates can move forward into these careers by being prepared to carry out duties and responsibilities in the prevention, management and resolution of conflict, crises, and emergency situations in institutional and community justice settings using various intervention strategies. Graduates gain skills to work with and support diverse and at-risk populations, including those with addiction and mental health struggles

Program delivery fosters the development of skills in self-growth, professionalism, empathy, compassion, cultural competence, communication, nonverbal communication, active listening, adaptability, intuition, building a rapport with individuals, problem diagnosis, problem solving, critical and creative thinking, reflective practice, teamwork, career planning, and best practices to work with and support individuals in conflict with the law, at risk for being in conflict with the law, and/or offenders. Program delivery also fosters the development of awareness and knowledge of holistic wellness.

The Community and Justice Services Program continues the historical legacy of quality established by the Correctional Worker Program. Established in the early 1970’s, this program was one of the first offering career training for correctional and community justice work.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 10 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

Closed

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 78
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 55

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • Grade 12 English at the C or U level
    • Grade 11 Math

6 IELTS Score
78 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
55 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

18730

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee
(CAD)

20500 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Check program website for more information about funding options.

Scholarships

Scholarships for International Students 

Paying international tuition fees can be challenging.

To help alleviate the financial pressure the International Department of St. Lawrence College is happy to offer four types of merit-based scholarships to future and current international students.

Canadian Experience Scholarship

Eligibility:

  • International student
  • A graduate of Canadian High School, College, or University other than St. Lawrence College. St. Lawrence College graduates, please refer to SLC Loyalty Scholarship

Value:

  • Up to $1,000 CAD applied to the recipient's student account and redeemable towards the 2nd semester's tuition fees. Please note that all SLC scholarships are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Deadlines:

  • Fall program start date: August 1
  • Winter program start date: December 1
  • Spring program start date: May 1

SLC Loyalty Scholarship

Eligibility:

  • International student
  • Planning to take at least two different academic programs at SLC
  • Currently completed semester 1 (one) of an academic program at SLC and accepted / paid the deposit for the second program

    OR

  • Currently completed semester 1 (one) of the first program in a Graduate Certificate Program Pair and accepted / paid the deposit for the second program 

Value:

  • Up to $1,000 CAD applied to the recipient's student account and redeemable towards the 2nd semester's tuition fees for the 2nd Please note that all SLC scholarships are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Deadline:

  • Fall program start date: August 1
  • Winter program start date: December 1
  • Spring program start date: May 1

IEOP/IEOC Academic Achievement Scholarship

Eligibility:

  • Currently enrolled in Integrated English Online Program (IEOP) Advanced Level

OR

  • Integrated English On Campus (IEOC) Advanced Level at St. Lawrence College

 

  • Successfully completed Integrated English Online Program (IEOP) Advanced Level

OR

  • Integrated English On Campus (IEOC) Advanced Level at St. Lawrence College

Value:

  • Up to $1,000 CAD applied to the recipient's student account and redeemable towards the 2nd semester's tuition fees. Please note that all SLC scholarships are non-refundable and non-transferable. 

Deadline:

  • Fall program start date: August 1
  • Winter program start date: December 1
  • Spring program start date: May 1

Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship

Eligibility:

  • International student
  • Has been accepted into an academic program at St. Lawrence College but has not started the program

Value:

Up to $1,000 CAD applied to the recipient's student account and redeemable towards the 2nd semester's tuition fees. Please note that all SLC scholarships are non-refundable and non-transferable

Deadline:

  • Fall program start date: August 1
  • Winter program start date: December 1
  • Spring program start date: May 1

 

Bursaries and Scholarships at SLC

Thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends, St. Lawrence College has an extensive Scholarships and Bursaries program to help you pay for college.

  • A bursary or scholarship can make a BIG difference in helping you pay for college – they range between $500 and $3,000.
  • You need to fill out the application ONCE to be considered for all bursaries for which you qualify.

More than 500 bursaries were provided to students across our three campuses last year! This was possible thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends, including many corporations and foundations in the community.


Bursary Application Windows:

  • Fall Round: July 28th – September 22th, 2024
  • Winter Round: November 25th– January 20th, 2025


We have bumped it up to $2000 CAD, for everyone who submits their Study permit applications between 24th Sept to 31st Oct.

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