1. Royal Roads University Course
First Semester- Fall 2015
Human Service Skills in the Justice Field
Course Code: JUST300
Focuses on theory, key legal regulations and practices of professional ethical conduct with
respect to clients, colleagues, and supervisors, and professional ethical codes and their
limitations. Students are taught communication, leadership, basic negotiating, mediating,
interviewing and presentation skills. Students identify and address inter-group conflict and
on-the-job life skills, such as avoiding burnout and undue stress. Includes theoretical
instruction and practical exercises based on scenarios in the justice field.
Canadian Criminal Justice System: Part 1
Course Code: JUST301
Looks at the phenomenon of and the response to crime in Canadian society. Examines crime
in Canada as compared with other countries, and criminological theories and their
applicability. Students examine traditional and new judicial approaches (restorative justice)
and the role of the police, Crown, courts, sentencing, and the organization of criminal and
quasi-criminal law in Canada. Explores the role of the victim within the Canadian Justice
System and the special status of young offenders.
Logical and Analytical Thinking in the Justice Context
Course Code: JUST302
Acquaints the student with logical argumentation in legal reasoning. Special emphasis
placed on informal logic with exercises dealing in a justice context designed to identify
fallacious reasoning. Includes analysis of legal and justice arguments and the creation of
sound conclusions in the justice discourse.
History and Philosophy of Law in the Canadian Context Until 1867
Course Code: JUST303
Introduces important philosophical thought and concepts of justice in the Western tradition.
Examines the historical evolution of law in Canada and how it has been influenced by
philosophy. Students analyze how the norm appeal of law can be understood in different
ways. Special emphasis is placed on the present Canadian context, which is, liberalism,
multiculturalism and Aboriginal concepts of justice.
Canadian Constitution
Course Code: JUST304
Focuses on the constitutional framework of Canadian society with special emphasis on
justice topics, including Canadian federalism, Charter rights, the mechanisms of the Oakes
test and the theory and practice of Aboriginal self-government. Explores the impact of the
Charter on justice service workers. Includes extensive use of case studies to acquaint
students with the concept of balancing interests within the Canadian justice discourse.

2. Second Semester- Winter 2015/2016
Civil and Administrative Law
Course Code: JUST305
Examines the structure of civil and administrative law as it is relevant for justice service
workers, as well as conflict resolution mechanisms of contract law, tort law and
administrative law. Includes case studies and administrative tribunal exercises.
Canadian Criminal Justice System: Part 2
Course Code: JUST306
Looks at the phenomenon of and the response to crime in Canadian society. Examines crime
in Canada as compared with other countries, and criminological theories and their
applicability. Students examine traditional and new judicial approaches (restorative justice)
and the role of the police, Crown, courts, sentencing, and the organization of criminal and
quasi-criminal law in Canada. Explores the role of the victim within the Canadian Justice
System and the special status of young offenders.
Family and Justice: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
Course Code: JUST308
Explores the pivotal role of the family in society, including the legal position of individuals
within the family. Includes the evolution of theories and public policies relating to marriage,
divorce, parental responsibilities, child and spousal support, child development, child
maltreatment, and family violence. Also examines alternative dispute resolution
mechanisms and court processes. Students evaluate the impact of public and social policy
on families.
Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms: Theory and Practice
Course Code: JUST400
Surveys alternative dispute resolution mechanisms within the Canadian legal system and
provides for practical training in them. Includes theory as well as applied training in
mediation, negotiation, facilitation and arbitration.
Third Semester- Spring 2016
History and Philosophy of Law in the Canadian Context From 1867
Course Code: JUST401
Introduces the student to important philosophical thought and concepts of justice in the
Western tradition. The course examines the historical evolution of law in Canada and how it
has been influenced by philosophy. JUST 401 examines philosophical thinking regarding
society, politics, law and justice and historical phenomena after 1867. Special emphasis is
on the present Canadian context that is liberalism, multiculturalism and Aboriginal concepts
of justice.
Public Policy and Justice
Course Code: JUST402
Examines how public and social policy affects the mandate and activities of agencies.
Appraises public and social policy in the justice field and analyzes the underlying philosophy

3. and the interests being served by specific public and social policy. Compares these interests
to a broader Canadian justice context.
Comparative Global Legal Approaches and Philosophies
Course Code: JUST403
Focuses on the fundamental characteristics of other legal systems in the world. Explores the
Canadian legal system in the context of European and non-Western systems highlighting
important philosophical and cultural approaches. Examines important Indigenous self-
government models in other countries.
Introduction to International Law and International Organizations
Course Code: JUST404
Provides an overview of the working principles of, and the philosophy underlying,
international law and international organizations. Examines key international treaties and
their impact on Canadian justice. Focuses on methods of international dispute resolution.
Considers the impact of globalization on recent developments in international law and
international organizations.
Research Methods for Justice Practitioners
Course Code: JUST410
Prepares students to interpret, critique, plan, and conduct basic and applied research in the
justice context. Specifically, course considerations include a fundamental understanding of
the types and purposes of research, the logic involved in the scientific method, research
design, and the interplay between theory and selection of research method. Students are
exposed to qualitative methods, including interviews and focus groups, and quantitative
methods, including experimental design, survey research and secondary analysis.
Fundamental aspects of data analysis for both research paradigms will be provided.
Fourth Semester- Summer 2016
Human Resources and Regulatory Environments
Course Code: JUST406
Builds on the understanding of administrative law principles and fundamentals of natural
justice through practical examples. Examines workplace issues and the government
agencies dealing with them, such as human rights commissions, ombudsmen's offices and
the Residential Tenancy offices. Looks at labour standards, equity rules, harassment
prevention guidelines, principles of taxation, and principles of an ethical workplace, as well
as Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy legislation and other tribunals of
current interest to learners.
Critical Justice Perspectives
Course Code: JUST407
Analyzes recent philosophical positions in the justice discourse and examines how these
have influenced the evolution of the understanding of justice in Canada, such as left
realism, gender and justice, globalization and justice, ecology and justice, class and justice,
race and justice, post-structuralism and post-modernity.

4. Exercises in Ethics and Law
Course Code: Just408
Uses case studies in the justice field to train students in arriving at ethical decision-making
within the value context of Canadian society.
Applied Research Project
Course Code: JUST409
Assesses justice services practice in light of the theoretical knowledge and practical skills
gained throughout the Justice Studies program. Work with an organization to develop a
relevant applied research project and apply qualitative, quantitative or mixed research
methodologie.