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Course description

Explore the major components of the Canadian justice system and the roles of legislative bodies, courts, law enforcement, corrections and aftercare services in the community. You will become familiar with the fascinating and sometimes confusing mixture of competing interests.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to

  • identify the major components of the Canadian justice system.
  • understand the various roles of legislative bodies, courts, law enforcement, corrections and aftercare services in the community.
  • integrate an understanding of the varying methodologies/programs employed by each of the components in carrying out their public mandates.
  • synthesize a beginning awareness of the issues inherent in the Canadian justice system. 

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Section title
Canadian Criminal Justice Systems
Type
ON - Online
Dates
Jan 19, 2026 to Apr 13, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
48.0
Delivery options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
TXPO non-credit $649.00
Potential Discount(s)
Instructors
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Section Notes

•   This is an online, asynchronous course; it is not an independent study course. There are set due dates for graded and non-graded assessments and students are required to actively participate throughout the course via discussion and other activities.

•   Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found here. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found here, and help setting up MFA can be found here.

•   Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.

•  Review our Student Information site for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.

•  For questions about this course or other information, contact conted@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6875 (toll free 1.866.775.2673). 

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