Criminology (BA) at Vancouver Island University

For admission to first-year university courses, see General Admission requirements.

Admission to Criminology Major

Students may apply for admission to the four-year B.A. with a Criminology Major at all years of the degree, however, we normally admit to years one, two, and three of the degree. Applicants must meet the general admission requirements for VIU's Bachelor of Arts degree in order to be eligible to apply for the Criminology Major.

First year entry

• General admission requirements apply.
• English 12 with minimum "C" or equivalent.
• Foundations of Mathematics 11 or Pre-calculus 11 with minimum "C", or equivalent.

Second year entry

To be eligible for admission to second year, students must have completed a minimum of 24 credits of university courses towards the Bachelor of Arts Criminology Major program. Competitive admission averages will be calculated on the eight most recently completed transferable post-secondary courses (minimum 24 credits).

Third year entry

To be eligible for admission to third year, students must have completed a minimum of 54 credits of university courses towards the Bachelor of Arts Criminology Major program or possess a recognized Criminology diploma including completion of the Degree English Requirement. Competitive admission averages will be calculated on the eighteen most recently completed transferable post-secondary courses (minimum 54 credits).

Additional Requirements for Transfer Students

The overall GPA of students will be a minimum of 2.33 ("C+"), calculated on the most recent 24 credits completed.

Notes on Admission – Criminology Major

Enrolment in this program is limited. Students who meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements may not necessarily be admitted to the program and students with higher grades will be considered first.

Applicants will be prioritized by overall Grade Point Average. A wait list will be created if required.

Aboriginal students can apply for reserve seats by submitting the Access Initiative for Indigenous Students form.

Students who wish to take individual courses without being admitted to the program may do so where space is available and when prerequisites have been completed. Students who take courses in Criminology without being formally admitted into the program are not guaranteed entry into the program.

Notes on Progression - Criminology Major

• During the semester when Criminology Majors take CRIM 475, students must schedule their classes to allow two free weekdays for working in an agency field placement.