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Course description

Explore issues of diversity and justice within Canadian society and assess the workings of the Canadian criminal justice system in relation to minorities. Examine how ethnicity, gender, sexual preference, age and social class has affected access to justice throughout history. You will develop an in-depth appreciation of the link between minority group status and justice in Canada.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to

  • develop and demonstrate a broader understanding of alternative paradigms of minority group status and justice. 
  • critically assess the basic assumptions informing current perspectives on the relationship between minority group status and justice in Canada. 
  • critically assess the workings of the Canadian Criminal Justice System in relation to minorities in Canada. 
  • gain a richer appreciation of the history and current situation of selected minority groups in Canada. 
  • develop an in-depth appreciation of the link between minority group status and justice in the Canadian context through student presentations. 

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Section title
Human Diversity in Justice
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)
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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.

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•  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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