University of Guelph

Criminal Justice and Public Policy

Program Information

School:University of Guelph
Faculty:College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Public Policy Analysis
Description:

Criminal Justice and Public Policy is offered as a minor in the honours program and as a major in the honours program. It 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:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $7,859
National: $9,172
International: $39,687

The total tuition and fees for the Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 semesters.

Scholarships:1
Careers:LegislatorsNatural and Applied Science Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*80 to 86
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 English (ENG4U), and 5 additional 4U or 4M courses.

Application Notes :

To view all accepted English language proficiency standardized tests, please visit the University of Guelph English Proficiency webpage.

* 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 November 24, 2025

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