PFP1010 – Canadian Criminal Justice System
What is this course all about?
The basis of the criminal justice system in Canada operates on processes and principles originating from common and civil law. Focus is on the basic function of criminal laws and the roles and organization of law enforcement. Students explore the classification of criminal offences in context with their application. Particular attention is on the operation of the Canadian criminal justice system from the perspective of the police, the courts and the correctional system.
When is this course happening?
| Semester: | Fall |
| Campus: | Ottawa |
| Start Date: | Week of September 16th |
| End Date: | Week of December 16th |
| Link Code: | HCF4T |
| Number of Weeks: | 12 |
| Hours per Week: | 3.5 |
| Delivery Type: | Congregated |
| Associated Area of Interest: | Public Safety and Legal Studies |
| Associated College Program: | Police Foundations |
Who should take this course?
Students prepared to complete learning by:
| X | submitting multiple written assignments |
| using research and essay writing strategies | |
| delivering presentations | |
| X | participating in group-based activities |
| completing hands-on learning | |
| X | learning in a fast-paced environment |
| X | completing online work |
| performing highly-specialized tasks | |
| using industry software tools |
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