Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Major in Criminology

Description

The Bachelor of Arts, Major in Criminology program provides students with a broad, liberal education in social science, criminal justice, and law. Students learn scientific research methods, legal, philosophical and theoretical approaches to aid in understanding crime and related social problems, and social responses to crime. The BA degree program builds on the central core of method and theory and affords students opportunities to hone abstract, logical thinking, and critical understanding of the issues, arguments, and debates that shape the discipline's character and aims.

Contemporary criminology courses developed especially for this degree expose students to cutting-edge theory and research. This program integrates opportunities to engage in undergraduate research, service learning, and practicum placements that provide students with highly transferable and marketable knowledge and skills. For more information, see the Criminology Department webpage: kpu.ca/arts/criminology

Students who graduate with a BA degree may apply to law school or pursue a graduate degree in criminology or other disciplines. Those who are interested in applying to graduate school, or who prefer a more extensive research experience, are encouraged to undertake a structured program leading to a Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Major in Criminology.

Faculty's website: kpu.ca/arts

Department's website: kpu.ca/arts/criminology

Admission Requirements

Students pursuing a major in Criminology must be admitted to the Faculty of Arts.

Declaration Requirements

Students intending to graduate with this Faculty of Arts Bachelor’s degree must satisfy all of the following requirements to declare into the Major:

  • In good academic standing with the University
  • Completion of a minimum of 18 credits of undergraduate coursework, including the following with a minimum grade of “C”:
    • 3 credits of ENGL at the 1100 level or higher
    • 6 credits at the 1100 level or higher in the Major area

Declaring into Honours, Major in Criminology requires the permission of the Criminology Honours committee. Students must normally:

  • have completed 60 credits or more at the time of application;
  • achieve a CGPA of 3.5; and
  • have completed CRIM 3104.

Please see kpu.ca/arts/criminology for further information regarding application deadlines and selection criteria.

Curricular Requirements

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree must complete all requirements in the Bachelor of Arts framework in addition to their major or minor program requirements.

Major

1100 Level
CRIM 1100Introduction to Criminology3
CRIM 1101Introduction to the Criminal Justice System3
CRIM 1107Canadian Legal Systems3
CRIM 1207Introduction to Criminal Law3
CRIM 1208Methods of Research in Criminology3
CRIM 1215Interpersonal and Professional Development in Criminology3
PSYC 1100Introduction to Psychology: Basic Processes3
SOCI 1125Introduction to Society: Processes and Structures3
Select one of the following:3
General Introduction to Philosophy
Introduction to Moral Philosophy
Critical Thinking
Introduction to Formal Logic
2000 Level
CRIM 2103Quantitative Data Analysis I3
CRIM 2330Psychological Explanations of Criminal Behaviour3
CRIM 2331Sociological Explanations of Criminal Behaviour3
CRIM 2341Canadian Criminal Justice Administration3
Select one of the following:3
Criminal Justice and Psychology
Crime, Criminal Justice, and the Media
Introduction to Policing
Corrections: Theory and Practice
Youth Justice
Police Misconduct and Accountability
3000 and 4000 Level 1
CRIM 3104Qualitative Research Methods3
CRIM 4970Honours Seminar3
CRIM 4990Honours Thesis I3
CRIM 4995Honours Thesis II6
Select two of the following Group 1 courses:6
Group 1: Theory and Methods
Advanced Theories of Crime and Community
Contemporary Sociological Criminology
Critical Criminology
Crime Mapping
White-Collar & Corporate Crime
Philosophy of Law
Green Criminology
Contemporary Psychological Criminology
Surveillance, Privacy, and Control
Select one of the following Group 2 courses:3
Group 2: Criminal Justice
Justice/Injustice
Community Corrections
Organized Crime
Policing and Community
Women, Crime, and Justice
Issues in Youth Justice
Community Safety and Crime Prevention
Marginalized Groups and the Criminal Justice System
Indigenous Peoples and Justice
Policy and Program Evaluation
Select one of the following Group 3 courses:3
Group 3: Law, Advocacy and Conflict Resolution
Substance Use and Harm Reduction
Procedure and Evidence
Law and Society
Issues in Conflict Resolution
Restorative Justice
Mental Disorder and Canadian Law
Indigenous Activism
Administrative and Regulatory Law
Community Advocacy and Human Rights
Select 3 additional credits of any CRIM courses at the 3000 or 4000 level.3
Total Credits72
1

Students will complete 30 credits in upper-level CRIM courses. All upper-level criminology courses require 6 credits of English as pre-requisites as of Fall 2013.

Credential Awarded

Upon successful completion of the honours program, students are eligible to receive a Bachelor of Arts (Honours). Transcripts will indicate a Major in Criminology.

Students may receive either the Bachelor of Arts, Major in Criminology degree or the Bachelor of Arts, Honours in Criminology degree, but not both.

Co-operative Education

The Bachelor of Arts, Major in Criminology is offered with a Co-operative Education option. Co-operative Education gives a student the opportunity to apply the skills gained during academic study in paid, practical work experience semesters. Degree students in the Co-op option are expected to complete a minimum of three work terms while completing their degree. Work terms generally occur full-time in separate 4 month work semesters. Work semesters alternate with academic study.

Students wishing to enter and participate in the Co-op Option must meet the following requirements:

Declaration/Entrance Requirements

  • Declaration into the BA in Criminology Honours
  • Declaration of the Co-operative Education option prior to completion of 90 credits for the BA in Criminology Honours
  • Minimum program GPA of 2.7

Work Term and Program Continuance Requirements

Procedures for enrollment in Co-operative Education work terms are outlined in the COOP course descriptions. Conditions for continuance in the program are: 

  • Successful completion of COOP 1101 prior to 90 credits for the BA in Criminology Honours
  • Minimum program GPA of 2.7
  • Instructor permission

Co-op students are advised to consult kpu.ca/co-op for information about course enrolment and work term placements. 

Co-op Requirements

The Co-operative Education designation requires successful completion of the following courses:

Required
COOP 1101Introduction to Professional and Career Readiness1
COOP 1150Co-op Work Semester 19
COOP 2150Co-op Work Semester 29
COOP 3150Co-op Work Semester 39
Optional
Co-op Work Semester 4
Total Credits28

Note: COOP courses must be completed in ascending numerical order. Contact the Co-op office for information about the possibility of part-time work terms. COOP courses may be used only to satisfy the Co-op designation and cannot be used to satisfy other curricular requirements of the program.

Additional Requirements

In addition to the requirements stated above, all Co-op students must satisfy the General Co-operative Education Requirements.

Credential Awarded

Upon successful completion of the Co-operative Education Option in the major program, students are eligible to receive a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Co-operative Education Option). Transcripts will indicate a Major in Criminology.

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