College Diploma – Community and Justice Services (B603)

The Community and Justice Services program at St. Clair College prepares students for careers within the criminal justice system focused on effective intervention, public safety, and reintegration:

• Core Focus & Training: Trains students to apply best practices that promote community well-being, public safety, and safety for both staff and clients within justice settings.

• Diverse Employment Settings: Prepares graduates for roles in youth facilities, federal and provincial correctional institutions, justice agencies, and community-based programs.

• Specialized Preparation: Focuses on client populations requiring professional intervention, rehabilitation strategies, and supportive community reintegration models.

• Recruitment & Screening Requirements: Employers in the criminal justice field may require graduates to complete employer-specific orientation, specialized training, and background screening during recruitment.

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 60.0

• PTE: 52.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional & Direct Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting official language test results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to starting the academic program, with length determined by initial language proficiency levels.

Entrance scholarships for international students at St. Clair College are automatically evaluated upon enrollment (excluding ESL and EAP programs):

Scholarship Amounts by Program Structure:

1-Year Certificate: $500 CAD

2-Year Diploma: $1,000 CAD

3-Year Advanced Diploma: $1,500 CAD

4-Year Degree: $2,000 CAD

Application & Assessment: No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically assessed upon admission.

Disbursement Criteria: Funds are deposited directly into the student’s college account after September 18, 2026, upon confirmation of a valid study permit and full-time enrollment in the Fall 2026 intake.