CJUS 2418: Professional Skills and Reporting for Criminal Justice
| Course Format | Lecture 3.0 h + Seminar 1.0 h + Lab. 0.0 h |
| Credits | 3.0 |
Course Description
Professionals working in the criminal justice system use a variety of practical communication skills. In this course, students develop these skills by preparing a variety of documents that are routinely needed to move cases forward. Students also explore substantive and procedural law, learn how to think logically, to use sound judgment, to work collaboratively, and to write clearly, effectively, and persuasively.
Priority registration in this course is offered to students admitted to the Diploma in Criminal Justice and Diploma in Criminology.
Prerequisite(s): One of the following: a score of Level 4 in Langara English Test (LET); an essay score of 30 or higher on the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test; or a minimum "C" grade in one of the following: ENGL 1123, 1127, 1128, 1129, or 1130; and a minimum "C" grade in one of the following: CRIM 1115, 1116, 1125, or 1216. Students who do not meet the above prerequisite requirements but have post-secondary university-transferable credits or experience, may apply to the chair of the Criminal Justice department for permission to take this course.
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