Criminal Justice

Langara College, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a public college known for accessible, career-focused education and strong transfer pathways to Canadian universities. Although its institutional roots go back to 1965 and it became an independent college in 1994, Langara today serves about 22,000 students including approximately 1,500 international learners from more than 80 countries. The college provides a friendly, campus-based experience in one of Canada’s most livable and multicultural cities.

Langara offers around 72 programs spanning arts and sciences, business, health and community services, technology, and continuing studies, with an emphasis on small class sizes and experiential learning. The college is particularly well regarded for university-transfer credentials, diploma programs that lead directly to employment, and pathways that simplify progression to four-year degrees. Student supports include academic advising, tutoring, career services, and language assistance for newcomers.

For international students, Vancouver’s safe, diverse neighborhoods and strong employer market make Langara an appealing option for academic preparation or career-oriented study. Housing, health insurance, and practical settlement resources are available through the college, and students benefit from English-language support and orientation programming. Prospective applicants should explore transfer agreements, program start dates, and available scholarships to align study plans with Canadian credential and immigration goals.

Langara College's Criminal Justice Program is a two-year non-degree program for students seeking an entry-level job in the field. It's taught in English and available to students who have completed high school. The program helps students prepare for careers with public and private agencies in criminal justice.

The program combines academic arts courses, skills-based courses, and practical experience. Students learn about criminal justice through hands-on components and skills-based courses. They can take the program full-time or part-time, with courses available in the January and September terms.

Graduates can pursue careers as correctional officers, police officers, or security managers. They can also work as youth workers, or in law enforcement. The skills they gain can be applied to jobs in government agencies, private security firms, or non-profit organizations.