Community and Public Safety

CAPS 140 - Criminal Justice Studies I

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Surrey School District, in partnership with Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT), offers a course from the Community and Public Safety Professional Diploma Program. This partnership provides students in grade 12 with an opportunity to complete NVIT's CAPS 140 course, Criminal Justice Studies I, and begin a post-secondary certificate in the criminal justice and public safety sector. Instruction is provided by an NVIT instructor. Participants earn both secondary school course credits and credit for NVIT course CAPS 140. This course is also transferable to the Justice Institute of BC.

Applicants should have a strong interest in pursuing a career in the community and public safety sector. As well, applicants must be attending a public school in Surrey and in grade 12 while taking the course.

Please see the program brochure for additional information.

Contact your school-based career facilitator for additional information and to obtain an application package.