Criminology is the study of criminal behavior, its causes and consequences, and the way in which society responds to those who have been identified as criminal or deviant. Criminology can be viewed as an integrated approach to the study of crime and it combines elements of knowledge from a variety of disciplines. Students of criminology are exposed to a wide variety of theories of criminal behavior as well as to a diverse range of analysis of the criminal justice system.
The independent major in Criminology offered within the Bachelor of Arts degree programme provides an appropriate background for entry-level positions in the field of criminal justice as well as for admission to professional and graduate programme in criminology and related fields. Students honouring in Criminology require a total of 36 credit hours in Criminology to qualify for the Major plus an additional 21 credit hours described below for a total of 57 credit hours to complete the programme. Entrance to the Honours programme is competitive and the number of spaces is limited. It is strongly advised that the Honours programme is intended primarily for those students who plan to go to graduate school.
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Grade 12 English
Four other Grade 12 academic courses are required. Please see http://w3.stu.ca/stu/futurestudents/requirements/canadian/req_bachelor_arts.aspx for details.
Additional Admission Requirements:
Statement of Research Interests
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