Justice Studies

Applications for the Sep 2026 intake close on Sep 1, 2026, while tuition is Year 1 - $8,390; Year 2 - $6,580 (Indigenous Policing specialty); $7,050 (Correctional Studies specialty).

The Justice Studies diploma prepares students for entry-level roles in Canada’s justice and public safety sectors. Students study criminology, policing, corrections, ethics, and Indigenous justice. The program includes hands-on learning in report writing, crisis management, and investigative skills. It offers flexible preparation for careers in law enforcement, corrections, and community-based services.

Focus areas include Indigenous justice, restorative justice, addictions and mental health, youth justice, community supervision, crisis management.

Two years of full-time study; 60 credits; includes practical components and work experience; no co-op or practicum explicitly stated.

Graduates enter entry-level positions such as police officer, correctional services officer, or border services officer.

Grade 12 required; English language requirement; ACCUPLACER© scores of 240 in Reading and 238 in Writing for alternative admission; applicants must provide Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check after program start.

On-campus, full-time; part-time and online options available for degree pathway.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Regina, is a hands-on institution known for industry-focused technical and vocational education. Established roots and modern facilities support a practical approach to learning that prepares students for direct entry into the workforce. The Regina campus offers applied programs designed to meet regional and national labour needs, with a student body that includes a significant international presence and a commitment to experiential learning.

Programs cover a broad range of trades, health technologies, business and engineering technologies, with 27 distinct options that emphasize applied skills, labs and work placements. Strong partnerships with local employers shape curricula and create practicum and co-op opportunities, allowing students to build professional networks and accumulate workplace experience before graduation. Faculty with industry backgrounds provide mentorship and skill-focused instruction aligned with employer expectations.

Campus services support both domestic and international students through advising, skills development and career-centred workshops, helping graduates navigate job search and credential recognition. The college’s practical training model, combined with vibrant community ties in Regina, makes it a pragmatic choice for students seeking applied learning and clear pathways into employment across Saskatchewan and beyond.