The College of the Rockies (COTR) is partnering with Lethbridge Polytechnic to give students a head start on their Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree.
Students who graduate from the College’s Criminal and Social Justice (CSJD) program and meet the admission requirements for Lethbridge Polytechnic can transfer directly into the third year of the Bachelor of Criminal Justice program.
The two institutions have been long-time collaborators and this agreement formalizes their relationship.
“In May 2024, eight students from Lethbridge Polytechnic and six students from College of the Rockies joined their faculty at the postgraduate course on Victimology, Victim Assistance, and Criminal Justice in Dubrovnik, Croatia where they both participated and presented,” said COTR officials.
“College faculty member Avery Hulbert and her Lethbridge Polytechnic counterpart Aaron Eyjolfson have collaborated for years on victimology research initiatives so partnering on this educational opportunity in Croatia seemed a natural fit and solidified the commonalities between the institutions.”
Stephanie Wells, Dean of University Arts and Science says this new partnership is a great opportunity for students to get their bachelor’s degree closer to home or online.
“The Criminal Justice degree at Lethbridge Polytechnic is well regarded and the institution has a strong history of policing and justice studies,” said Wells.
“Similarly, our Criminal and Social Justice diploma is led by faculty with a passion for their subject matter, which is noticed by industry professionals. We were pleased to receive an email from a Lethbridge Police Services recruiter who commented that he’s connected to many institutions across Canada, yet Avery and her students stand out.”
Hulbers says this new partnership is a good opportunity for students looking to get into a high-demand field.
“Hiring and recruitment in areas of law enforcement, community, and social services is at an all-time high so this is an incredible opportunity for students who want to transition from the College to Lethbridge Polytechnique and then right into the workforce,” said Hulbert.
“Students will be graduating with the education, skills, abilities, and competencies desired by employers in the field.”
You can learn more about the College’s Criminal and Social Justice program here.
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