University of Guelph

Criminal Justice and Public Policy

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Program Information

School:University of Guelph
Faculty:Criminal Justice and Public Policy
Degree:Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Field of Study:Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Public Policy Analysis
Description:Criminal Justice and Public Policy (CJPP) is designed to provide students seeking a career in the criminal justice system, or planning to pursue an advanced degree, with a knowledge base that will enable them to pursue their career objectives. The program offers a unique blend of sociological courses dealing with the criminal justice system, as well as courses in Political Science dealing with public policy formation and implementation. It also provides students with the conceptual and methodological tools needed for further study.

URL:Criminal Justice and Public Policy at University of Guelph
Length:5 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $32,594

The total tuition and fees for the Fall 2022 and Winter 2023 semesters.
Scholarships:1
Careers:LegislatorsNatural and Applied Science Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*80 to 83
Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
Applicants are required to have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), with English (ENG4U), and 5 additional 4U or 4M courses.

Students applying to the University directly from high school will be considered for admission to Co-op. Normally, a minimum average of 80% is required for consideration, but exact cut-offs are determined by the quantity and quality of the applicant pool as well as space available in each program. All students, including International applicants, are encouraged to explore Co-operative Education as an option.

In order to be considered for the Co-op program in Criminal Justice & Public Policy, applicants and transfers must meet the requirements for the Criminal Justice & Public Policy Major (BAH.CJPP).
Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Computer Based) [min. 250] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 600] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 89] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70]
Application Notes : To view all accepted English language proficiency standardized tests, please visit: https://admission.uoguelph.ca/englprof

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on February 17, 2023

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