Criminology

Criminology involves the study of crime, including victimization, criminality, and criminal justice agents and institutions among other areas. The field is multi-disciplinary, including Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, and various other academic fields.

At Lakehead University, you will have the option to major, specialize, or minor in Criminology. The Criminology Program emphasizes a practitioner orientation, with a variety of courses that introduce and familiarize students with the Canadian criminal justice system. Three thematic areas of focus run throughout the Program's course offerings: (1) social justice and human rights, (2) law and legal institutions, and (3) forensic science and criminalistics.

As a program graduate, you will be well situated to, among other things, consider careers in:

• Law enforcement (e.g., policing, border security)
• Corrections (e.g., institutions, probation)
• Social work (e.g., victims services organizations, offender rehabilitation programs) 

Or, to apply to further schooling that opens up additional career opportunities, such as:

• Law school
• Teacher education  
• Graduate school

A sample of courses in the Criminology Program at Lakehead includes: Youth Crime, Cyber-Crime, Forensic Psychology, Criminal Profiling, Policing, Death Investigation, and a wide variety of other innovative courses.

THE LAKEHEAD ADVANTAGE

Lakehead Orillia offers a unique campus experience, being intimate in size and exceptionally modern in its facilities. The intimate learning environment facilitates a close and interactive student experience from first year, providing undergraduate students with opportunities to easily acquaint themselves with professors in the Criminology Program and become involved with professors' research projects.

Lakehead University also offers an outstanding scholarship program, being recognized as one of the leading schools in Canada on this front. Students entering the Criminology Program with an average from high school of 80% or greater are eligible for various scholarship funding, including automatic entrance awards (further details are available here).

Transfer Options

It's easy to transfer to Lakehead. Our pathway and general transfer policies are designed to help you maximize your credits from your current or previous studies at either college or university - or even both.  

There are a number of ways to transfer to Lakehead. Let us help you achieve your degree completion goals. For more information regarding specific admission requirements from college or university, check out the ""Admissions Requirement" tab above and select your most recent level of study.

LINKS TO KEY INFORMATION

• Syllabus archive
• Criminology College Transfer Worksheet
• Criminology Major Worksheet

• Step 1: Explore Lakehead's Programs
• Step 2: Research Admission Requirements
• Step 3: Meet the English Language Requirements
• Step 4: Apply Online
• Step 5: Submit the Required Documentation
• Step 6: Take Note of Important Dates & Deadlines
• Step 7: Stay Connected
• Step 8: Accept your Offer of Admission
• Step 9: Apply for Visa and Immigration Documents
• Step 10: Arrange Housing & Meal Plans
• Step 11: Pay Fees
• Step 12: Register for Classes
• Step 13: Register for Orientation
• Step 14: Booking Your Travel to Canada
• Step 15: Confirm Your Airport Arrival
• Step 16: Sign Up for a Peer Mentor
• Step 17: Pre-Departure Planning