Bow Valley College is a public, board-governed college operating as a comprehensive community institution under the Post-Secondary Learning Act of Alberta. Bow Valley College has been a student-centered community college since 1965, assisting students in achieving their career objectives. It provides a low-cost education with an 88 percent graduate employment rate.

The College emphasizes on small classes, applied learning, focused work experience, and extensive learner support services. The faculty and staff at the college provides a fantastic learning experience to students who come from all walks of life and who hail from distant countries or are just from the local community.

You will attain knowledge and skills required to pursue a career in the various fields of law enforcement where every day offers unique and exciting challenges. These skills provide a sound foundation for your career in public and private sector law enforcement. Your instructors will include currently serving and recently retired police officers. They are exemplary instructors committed to learner success.

Term 1
ADDC1101 - Introduction to Addiction Studies
COMM1101 - Interpersonal Relationships And Communication Skills
ENGL1201 - English Composition
JUST1401 - Health, Wellness, and Fitness
LEGL1101 - Introduction to Canadian Law
SOCI1101 - Introduction to Sociology

Term 2
INDG1101 - Indigenous History, Identity and Culture
JUST1101 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
JUST1102 - Diversity and Criminal Justice in Canada
JUST1301 - Professional Report Writing and Presentations
PSYC1101 - Introduction to Psychology

Term 3
HMSV2304 - Trauma-Informed Practice
JUST1103 - Foundations of Ethics and Justice
JUST2103 - Introduction to Law Enforcement
JUST2304 - Crisis Management for Law Enforcement
JUST1601 - Criminology

Term 4
JUST2202 - Criminal Law in Canada
JUST2503 - Canadian Criminal Procedure
JUST2607 - Interviewing and Investigations

COMPLETE AT LEAST 3 CREDITS FROM THE FOLLOWING:
Justice Studies electives include the following courses:
EARN AT LEAST 3 CREDITS FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES:
JUST2997 - Justice Studies Service Learning
JUST2998 - Justice Studies Applied Research and Capstone Project
JUST2999 - Justice Studies Practicum

Bow Valley College is an innovative, world-class college with more than 600 faculty and staff who speak more than 50 languages. It is ideally located in the heart of downtown Calgary, a young, vibrant metropolitan centre.  Bow Valley College closely follows national and international trends in business, health care and human services to create certificate and diploma programs that are relevant and useful all over the world. Practicum work terms provide graduates with the competitive skill sets they need to be successful in today’s workplace. Courses are also transferable for further post-secondary study through agreements with other higher education institutions.

Bow Valley wants students to have the best experience on campus, so they offer volunteer opportunities, student events, student services, workshops and engagement activities year-round to make the most of student's time at Bow Valley College. Activities and programming are designed to allow international and Canadian learners to connect, develop intercultural skills and build strength through volunteer opportunities.

Vision
We open doors and open minds by creating opportunities for learners, employees, employers, and communities, and by shaping the future of college education.
Mission

• To include all learners.
• To challenge our thinking.
• To remove barriers.
• To provide opportunity.
• To make all learning count.

Values
Respect, Inclusion, Creativity, Teamwork, Resilience

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it