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Course description

Explore children’s mental health from the perspective of larger legislation systems – the youth criminal justice and child and family protective systems. You will examine the different practices and system policies.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to 

  • analyze the youth criminal justice legislation and the impact on children, adolescents, and families.
  • analyze the child protection legislation and its impact on children, adolescents, and families.
  • describe the impact of culture on youth justice and child welfare outcomes.
  • identify relevant educational programs and community resources for children and families. 
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Section title
Systems in Criminal Justice and Child Protective Services
Type
ONA - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Sep 21, 2026 to Oct 16, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
15.0
Delivery options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
TXHF non-credit $389.00
Potential Discount(s)

Section Notes

LATE Registration Deadline September 24, 2026
  • 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 online. 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 online, and help setting up MFA can be found online.
  • 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 webpage (mru.ca/CEStudent) 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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