Criminology
    Duration48 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 580 / Year
    Apply DateMay 31, 2021
    Next IntakeSeptember 3, 2021

    Criminology

    About

    Overview What can a Criminology degree do for you?Demand for graduates with a criminology degree is high – and that demand is even higher for grads with applied skills in areas such as crime prevention, risk assessment, demographic research, crisis intervention and conflict de-escalation.   I want to find another Bachelor Course Get work experience – before you graduateWith the Applied Criminology program from Douglas College, you’ll cultivate these applied skills and have opportunities to strengthen them through work placements with the Vancouver Police Department, private security companies and other agencies. You’ll graduate with 100 hours of work experience in the criminal justice field – giving you a leg up over the competition for jobs.  SpecializationsIn the third and fourth years of the degree, you'll complete an applied specialization in one of the following areasCommunity and Institutional Practice - launch a career in probation, parole or institutional correctionsCrime Analysis and Prevention- lay the groundwork for careers in security management, school-based gang and bullying prevention, community crime prevention and more.Legal Studies - qualify for positions with agencies overseeing government regulations or that provide legal services, advocacy, policy analysis and more.Graduate studies The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Criminology degree and Honours degree are recognized by Simon Fraser University for graduate school. We recommend that students who plan to attend graduate school complete the Honours degree option. Both Douglas credentials are also recognized by law schools at the University of British Columbia and University of Victoria.
    Launch your criminal justice career with the Applied Criminology program from Douglas College. Whether your goal is to prevent crime in your community, provide legal services to new immigrants or refugees, become a lawyer, or police, parole or probation officer and more, you’ll get the academic knowledge and hands-on experience to make you a top contender.

    Disciplines

    Criminology

    Requirements

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 83

    Other Requirements

    1General College Admission RequirementsCompletion of 60 credits with the following:A two year Liberal Arts or Science Diploma or Associate Arts (or equivalent) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Douglas College's Criminology and Legal Studies diplomas meet this requirementCompletion of the following courses (or equivalent):CRIM 1100 (Introduction to the Criminal Justice System)CRIM 1150 (Introduction to Criminology)CRIM 1160 (The Canadian Legal System)CRIM 2140 (Interviewing and Professional Behaviour)CRIM 2254 (Research Methods in Criminology)CRIM 2260 (Criminal Law)One of CRIM 1120 (Introduction to Policing) or CRIM 1170 (Introduction to Corrections)One of CRIM 2251 (Psychological Explanations of Criminal Behaviour) or CRIM 2252 (Sociological Explanations of Criminal Behaviour)One of PSYC 2300 (Data Analysis in Psychology) or MATH 1160 (Introduction to Statistics)

    Fee Information

    Criminology

    Douglas College

    Douglas College

    Canada

    Canada, New Westminster