Criminology

This course provides you with an introduction to maladaptive behaviours and their individual and societal ramifications. You will develop a basic understanding of the mental status exam, behavioural assessments, neurological testing processes, and central nervous system. Subsequently, you will apply this information to develop an understanding of the integrative approach and how it is applied in abnormal psychology. You will examine the historical development and theoretical frameworks of abnormal psychology so that classification, assessment, and comprehension of specific disorders may be applied to real-life case studies. You will complete a case study integrating course content and demonstrating your ability to apply abnormal psychology to real-life scenarios.

Behaviour modification is a technique that promotes positive changes in behaviour. This module places strong emphasis on defining problems in terms of behaviours that can be measured. You will chart behaviour and the progress of your intervention through daily behavioural modification applications. You will learn the benefits of altering client behaviour patterns through positive and negative reinforcement, understanding response class, and intervention techniques. You will be assessed on your ability to integrate and apply course material by assessing, charting, analyzing, practicing prevention techniques, and creating an action plan for behaviour modification.

Within this course, you will develop an awareness of the criminal justice system from a criminological perspective. You will gain an understanding of the framework on which the Canadian criminal justice system is built, this includes crime, policing, court system, sentencing, corrections for males, females and youths, and rehabilitation and reintegration. This will give you the foundation on from which further criminology modules can be decisively analyzed, critiqued, and understood. As part of your assessment, you will lead a seminar to enhance presentation and facilitation skills.

This module will provide students with a clear understanding of the important role corrections play in the Canadian criminal justice system. You will examine sentencing, the history of corrections, the Corrections and Conditional Release Act, conditional release options, and their impact on corrections. In addition, you will then investigate specific programming options, offender classifications, persistent criminogenic factors both dynamic and static, and the impact on offender, inmate, and correctional populations. To that end, the Federal Correctional System, the Parole system, and use of authority in the correctional and reintegration systems will be explored. You will undertake a thorough examination of international and Canadian Human Rights, abuse of power, and wrongful conviction cases to understand the history of corrections, and an awareness of best practices to be applied in the study of criminology. The evaluations of this course examine ethics and special populations in corrections with the opportunity to develop further knowledge through a research paper and presentation. As part of this module, you will be assessed on your understanding of special populations, ethics of the Standford Prison Experiment as they relate to corrections today, and a research topic of your choice on corrections.

Current Issues in Criminology is the most fluid and evolving module in Eastern College’s Criminology program. On a daily basis, you will examine real-life cases, news stories, and legislative changes that relate to criminology. You are expected to integrate and apply program knowledge to individuals, society, and the Canadian criminal justice system. To that end, you will research and analyze current events and identify trends in Canadian criminology, such as the death penalty, Black Lives Matter, Idle No More, criminal justice reform, and early interventions. As part of this module, you will complete a research paper and presentation on a current issue where you analyze and apply criminology theories to real-life cases.

Procedures and Administration of Criminal Justice is designed to give you an overview of the criminal justice system through an integrative lens of the Canadian Constitution and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. You will explore the history, development, the application, policing, the judiciary and corrections, and how they form the backbone of Canada’s modern system of jurisprudence under the Canadian Constitution and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. You will challenge both yours and societal understanding of key criminal justice issues to understand the advocacy role required in criminology for individuals, institutions, and programming. For this module, you will be expected to participate in daily classroom discussions and debates relating to the Charter of Rights and its application in the administration of criminal justice in Canada.

This module introduces tools for planning and preparing for a successful job search, so that students can maintain a career-focused approach throughout their education program. Students will learn about the "Hidden" Job Market and ways to access it in their upcoming job search, how to research opportunities and network for industry contacts, and use appropriate etiquette when communicating with prospective employers. Students will identify their personal skills, values and preferences for the workplace, begin preparation of a professional resume and references, and organize proof documents for their career portfolio. Class discussions on various self-management topics introduced in Student Success Strategies will round out this module, which is a pre-requisite for Career Planning and Preparation - Part II.

This module continues to build on the concepts and skills introduced in Career Planning and Preparation - Part I. Students will learn how to conduct an effective job search and identify various methods of applying for work with today's technology. Students will create a personal list of "Top Employers" and target current industry opportunities, while finalizing their professional resume, portfolio and career correspondence. Students will learn to identify the different types and forms of interviews, practice responding to typical questions, and practice follow-up, evaluation and negotiation techniques they can use to ensure success. Self-management topics from Career Planning and Preparation - Part I will be reviewed, with a focus towards on-the-job success in both learner placements and post-graduate employment.

The emphasis on this module will be to identify local minorities in the Atlantic Provinces and to examine the various norms, practices, and values. You will gain an understanding and sensitivity to the issues surrounding Indigenous peoples in Canada, immigrant families, and other vulnerable populations. You will discuss and demonstrate the awareness of subcultures in our society. You will also identify the social issues and challenges facing minorities and subcultures. As part of this module, you will create a brochure or pamphlet on services and resources available to refugees and immigrants. You will be assessed on your awareness of economic, cultural, religious, social, and gender diversity, as well as marginalized populations.

This course has four units that introduces you to the fundamental concepts and principles of learning and working in a digital environment. The first unit introduces you to using devices and handling information with topics on operating systems (Windows, MAC, and Linux), computer organization (folder management and naming conventions), cloud storage (including Microsoft OneDrive), types of web browsers including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Apple Safari), and fundamental troubleshooting. In the second unit, you will become familiar with creating and editing information through learning about file formats (pdf, mp4, docx), productivity (including iWork and Microsoft Office Suite) and creativity (Adobe, Canva, iMovie) platforms, and basic introduction to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The third unit on communicating and collaborating will introduce you to web conferencing applications (Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams), mail applications (including Microsoft Outlook and Gmail,), project management tools (Trello, Asana), and time management tools (including Todoist, Outlook Calendar, and iCal), and building rapport virtually. In the final unit, you will gain an understanding on netiquette, cybersecurity, and digital wellness. After completing this course, you will have enhanced digital literacy skills as a professional in the working and learning environment.

This module is designed to introduce you to the scientific study of behaviours, mental health, and mental processes. Additionally, it will provide you a thorough grounding in different types of psychology, and the role psychology plays in understanding the interplay between psychological conditions and human behaviour. You will recognize the application of psychology in selecting police officers for the Academy and the creation of various screening tests, such as the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) and the Inwald Personality Inventory (IPI). You will learn about psychological and racial profiling, psychopathy, recidivism, line-ups, polygraphs, false confessions, interrogation techniques, legislation pertaining to criminal insanity and the death-penalty debate. We will discuss domestic violence, false memories, confidence games, different types of power, different types of crisis and phases of crisis, aggravating and mitigating factors. Additionally, the following types of offenders will also be covered within this module: types of sex-offenders, hostage takers, organized versus disorganized criminals, serial killers, mass killers and spree killers. Finally, you will discuss rape myths, types of rapists, jury psychology, jury bias and stress and eye-witness testimonies. This course covers the outlined topics in the context of Canadian cases.

You will complete a six-week placement at the end of the program at a field appropriate site. Sites may include schools, non-profit agencies, addiction centres, police stations, and Federal Halfway Houses. Potential roles you may shadow are outreach workers, correctional officers, police officers, client support workers, security officers, shelter workers, and residential/group home workers. You may also have the opportunity to work in criminal justice or security related fields as they pertain to sheriff services, child protection, and victim services/restorative justice. You will demonstrate the knowledge and skills you have attained throughout the program, including behaviour modification, interventions, and proper decorum. You will have the opportunity to apply and integrate documentation skills and legislative knowledge.

This module is intended to give students counselling knowledge such that they may work constructively with a professional counsellor and function effectively in initial contact with clients. Students will learn to apply the ethical and legal principles of counselling and be able to demonstrate basic counselling skills and techniques. You will complete daily activities on MindTap, as well as live scenarios. You will also practice positioning, decorum, safety techniques, encouraging clients to share information and learn to take initiative in their own lives. The Privacy Act will also be discussed in terms of what is protected under the act and safe information sharing.

The Canadian criminal justice system is a complex, dynamic, and ever-changing system. How the various components of the system operate and the extent to which they are successful in preventing and responding to crime and criminal offenders affects not only the general public, but also criminal justice personnel. This module is designed to provide a concise overview of how the system works and the critical issues that surround each stage of the process. As part of your assessment, you will complete end-of-chapters as knowledge checks.

Sociology is the study of society. This module provides students with a fundamental background into sociological study, focusing on identifying, explaining, and interpreting patterns and processes of human social relations. By analyzing theoretical approaches to sociological issues, the students will be able to discuss and rationalize complex material with a “sociological imagination” and apply a practical sociological perspective to many different contexts. The information in this module will serve as the introduction to major sociological and criminological theories from differing perspectives, such as feminists, conflict, and so on.

This module will provide students with the education to evaluate their own health and wellness and enable them to design a lifestyle plan that will help prevent injury in the workplace along with aiding them in living healthy lifestyles. We will also discuss mental well-being and the importance of self-care. Creating awareness of the dangers of addiction and stress-based health conditions within the criminological field. You will engage in discussions throughout this course relating to health, wellness, and personal fitness, both mental and physical.

This module is designed to familiarize students with the statutes most relevant to their line of work. This module will provide students the opportunity not only to become familiar with these acts but will also assist them to become acquainted with understanding the “legal language” used in the statutes. You will choose, read, analyze, and summarize a piece of provincial legislation with the purpose of teaching your peers the main points and facilitating discussion. You will also gain perspective by creating learning material for your peers to enhance their learning experience, as well as, leading a discussion around the shortcomings and strengths of the legislation as it pertains to criminology.

This module is designed to provide students with an extensive analysis of the psychology of addictions. There have been a number of major advances in our understanding of addictive disorders. The aim of the module is to allow students insight into the discoveries in the field of substance abuse tempered with the fact that the faculty of addictive medicine is ever changing. Foundations in the area of substance abuse and applicable terminology will provide students a basis from which current information can be effectively and accurately critiqued. Common addictions, as well as the individual and familial consequences, will be discussed. Within this module, you will create and run a seminar enlightening your peers on a particular topic based around addictions and interventions.

This software lab module consists of online training and assessment in Microsoft PowerPoint. Students learn a comprehensive set of skills centered around the creation of attractive, professional-looking presentations. Students learn how to effectively use and format animations, transitions, pictures, audio, video, charts and tables, as well incorporate speaker notes and annotations into their presentations.

This software lab module consists of online training and assessment in Microsoft Word, and builds on the skills introduced in Computer Fundamentals. Students learn a comprehensive set of skills, with coverage including formatting text for layout and appearance, formatting document sections, using styles, working with header/footer content, inserting and formatting tables, graphics and pictures, working with templates and themes, using advanced editing features, and working with mailing tools.

This course is designed to provide students with a fundamental knowledge of the principles of deviance, conformity, and social control. Students will examine theoretical models and substantive issues from the world today. Students will look at a variety of theories and topics in a sociocultural context, reflecting on their own attitudes to deviance and conformity, how their experience has shaped these beliefs, and how this knowledge will impact their work in criminology. You will expand on an area of deviance that can be researched and create knowledge and understanding between deviance and conformity.

In this orientation module, emphasis is placed on thinking about achieving success from Day One. This module stresses the importance of developing non-technical skills to enhance personal, academic, and career success. This includes understanding learning styles and honing practical study skills, such as memory, reading, note-and test-taking techniques. Personal exercises will focus on teamwork, decision making and problem solving skills, setting SMART goals and maintaining a positive attitude; techniques for managing change, stress and conflict will also be explored.