 |
 |
 |
 |
School of Criminology
10125 Arts and Social Sciences Complex 1, 778.782.3213 Tel, 778.782.4140 Fax, , crimgo@sfu.ca
Director
- R.M. Gordon BA (La Trobe), MA (S Fraser), PhD (Br Col)
Professors Emeriti
- E.A. Fattah LLL (Cairo), MA, PhD (Montr), FRSCan
- K. Faith BA, PhD (Calif)
Professors
- G.S. Anderson BSc (Manc), MPM, PhD (S Fraser), Burnaby Mountain Endowed Professor
- N.T. Boyd BA (WOnt), LLB, LLM (Law Soc Upper Canada)
- P.J. Brantingham AB, JD (Col), RCMP Chair in Crime Analysis
- P.L. Brantingham AB (Col), MA (Fordham), MSP, PhD (Florida State), RCMP Chair in Computational Criminology
- J. Brockman BA (Sask), MA (Alta), LLB (Calg), LLM (Br Col)
- B. Burtch BA (Qu), MA (Tor), PhD (Br Col)
- R.R. Corrado BA (Mich), MA, PhD (Northwestern)
- R.M. Gordon BA (La Trobe), MA (S Fraser), PhD (Br Col)
- C.T. Griffiths BA, MA, PhD (Montana)
- M.A. Jackson BA (Calif), MA, PhD (Tor)
- J. Lowman BA (Sheff), MA (York, Can), PhD (Br Col)
- T.S. Palys BA, MA (Manit), PhD (Car)
- S.N. Verdun-Jones BA, MA (Camb), LLM, JSD (Yale)
Associate Professors
- L.S. Bell BSc (Brad), MSc, PhD (Univ Coll, London)
- E.O. Boyanowsky BA (WOnt), MS, PhD (Wis)
- W.G. Glackman BA (Calif), MA, PhD (S Fraser)
- J.A. Osborne LLB (Edin), MA (Tor), LLM (Br Col), Associate Vice-President, Academic
Assistant Professors
- M.A. Andresen BA, MA (S Fraser), PhD (Br Col)
- E. Beauregard BSc, MSc, PhD (Montr)
- M. Bouchard BSc, MSc, PhD (Montr)
- G.J. Davies BA, MA (S Fraser), PhD (Rutgers)
- E. Elliott BPE (Ott), MSW (Car), PhD (S Fraser)
- B. Kinney BA (Br Col), MA, PhD (S Fraser)
- P. Lussier BSc, MSc, PhD (Montr)
- D. MacAlister JD (Br Col), BA, MA (S Fraser), LLM (Qu)
- B. Morrison BS (Calif, PhD (ANU)
- R. Parent BA, MA, PhD (S Fraser)
- J.S. Wong BA (Br Col), MA (Claremont), MPhil, PhD (RAND)
Lecturers
- B. Cartwright BA (S Fraser), MA (Br Col)
- S. Fabian BA (Br Col), MA (S Fraser)
- N.A. Madu BA (S Fraser), MA (Vic, BC)
Adjunct Professors
- G. Bowbrick BA (S Fraser), LLB (Vic, BC)
- J. Brink FRCPC (Canada), FCPsych, BA (SA), MB, ChB (Capetown)
- D. Chappel BA, LLB (Tasmania), PhD (Camb)
- K. Davidson, Inspector OIC “E” Division, Behavioural Sciences Group, RCMP
- J. Faubert BA, MA (Guelph), PhD (S Fraser)
- D. Gustafson BA (UVic), MA (Associated Mennonite Seminaries, Indiana)
- K. Heed BGS, MA (S Fraser)
- P. McCold BA (EWash), MA, PhD (NY State)
- P. McKnight LLB, MA (WOnt)
- P. Monture BA (WOnt), LLB (Qu), LLM (York, Can)
- K. Pranis BA, MA (Northwestern)
- C. Reasons BA (Central Wash), LLB (Br Col), MA (Ohio), PhD (Wash State)
- K. Rossmo BA (Sask), MA, PhD (S Fraser)
- S. Sharpe BA (N Dakota State), MA (N Colorado), PhD (Denver)
- B.D. Stuart BA (Bishop’s), LLB (Qu), LLM (York, Can)
Associate Members
- S. Duguid, Department of Humanities
- S. Easton, Department of Economics
- J. Whatley, Continuing Studies
Advisors
- Mr. P. Jong BA (S Fraser), Arts and Social Sciences Complex 1, 778.782.3645, philjong@sfu.ca
- Ms. T. Muirhead BA (S Fraser), 5218 Galleria 5, 91ÅÝܽ Surrey, 778.782.8453, tsmuirhe@sfu.ca
- Mr. G. Sauro BA (S Fraser), 10156 Arts and Social Sciences Complex 1, 778.782.7800, gsauro@sfu.ca
Criminology offers courses leading to a bachelor of arts with a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach.
The study of criminology attempts to unify all aspects of crime by an interdisciplinary and integrative approach. The curriculum assists students to acquire an in-depth understanding of the complexities of criminal, delinquent, and deviant behavior and of society’s reaction to crime and deviance. Students concurrently acquire a theoretical and practical knowledge of the criminal justice system and its components, and gain insight into the philosophy, sociology, and present state of criminal law.
A wide range of disciplines including psychology, sociology and anthropology, political science, business administration, economics, philosophy, computing science, and mathematics are integrated with criminology courses into a curriculum which covers the following areas.
Understanding Individuals, Society, the System and the Law
- understanding the individual in society
- understanding human behavior
- understanding the criminal justice system
- understanding criminal behavior
- understanding the law
- understanding specific criminological problems
Learning the Techniques
- research methods and techniques
- techniques of intervention
- techniques of management, administration and planning
- relating theory to practice
- field work
This interdisciplinary program and the wide variety of criminology courses and other behavioral and social sciences integrated within it, allow students to pursue an interest in a different sector of applied criminology: crime prevention, corrections, criminal law reform and social reform.
Admission Requirements
The school limits upper division admission to its major, minor and honors programs. Entry is based on a formal application as soon as the lower division requirements are complete, for upper division admission effective the following term. Students are eligible to apply for entry to the major/honors program after successful completion of 60 units, including the lower division group A and B required courses. Students are eligible to apply for entry to the minor program after successful completion of 60 units including CRIM 101, 131 and 135. Students should make application to the school immediately after they have completed the above requirements.
Continuation in Major, Honors or Minor
To continue in the major or minor programs, students must maintain a 2.25 CGPA. Students whose CGPA falls below 2.25 cannot enrol in any upper division CRIM courses including those offered through distance education. When it is restored to 2.25, students will be readmitted after review and approval of the director of undergraduate programs.
For honors continuance, a 3.00 CGPA must be maintained. Those with a lower CGPA cannot enrol in CRIM 499 and, therefore, cannot complete the program.
Appeal Procedure
Applicants denied admission to a criminology major/honors/minor may appeal in writing to the school’s director. If that appeal results in a negative decision, a written appeal to the dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences may be submitted. Appeals will be granted only in very exceptional circumstances.
Enrolment Priority
Enrolment priority for limited enrolment upper division seminar courses in the school will be established on the basis of cumulative GPA.
Transfer Students
Students transferring to 91ÅÝܽ from a two-year college that has articulated the first 60 units of study in criminology with the School of Criminology will be considered on the basis of their college cumulative GPA (recalculated on the basis of grades received in courses transferable to the University), as well as other relevant materials.
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Degree program students must fulfil writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of their program. See “Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements” on page 7 for more information. For the faculty’s requirements, see “Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements” on page 88.
Students in the general degree program must complete a total of 120 units (see “Major Program” on page 6 and the following requirements.)
Students majoring in criminology must obtain a minimum grade of C- in all required group A and group B courses.
Lower Division Requirements
(normally the first 60 units)
Students complete 60 units including the requirements set out below under Group A, Group B and general electives.
• eight courses from group A
• seven courses from group B
• an additional five courses of general electives
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences breadth requirements must be completed for graduation and the general electives should be considered for that purpose.
Students may not complete group B requirements other than those listed below unless permission is obtained from the school’s undergraduate curriculum committee prior to completing the course.
Group A Lower Division Requirements
For admission to the major program, students who have completed PSYC 201 with a C- grade or better may request a waiver from CRIM 220 by petitioning the undergraduate advisor. Only in exceptional cases will this waiver be granted, and if approved, an additional three units of upper division criminology must be completed to replace CRIM 220.
Students are required to complete all of
CRIM 101-3 Introduction to Criminology
CRIM 103-3 Psychological Explanations of Criminal and Deviant Behavior
CRIM 104-3 Sociological Explanations of Criminal and Deviant Behavior
CRIM 131-3 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System — A Total System Approach
CRIM 135-3 Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions: A Criminal Justice Perspective
CRIM 220-3 Research Methods in Criminology
CRIM 230-3 Criminal Law
plus one of
CRIM 203-3 Historical Reaction to Crime and Deviance
CRIM 210-3 Law, Youth and Young Offenders
CRIM 213-3 Introduction to Women and Criminal Justice
CRIM 231-3 Introduction to the Judicial Process
CRIM 241-3 Introduction to Corrections
CRIM 251-3 Introduction to Policing
Group B Lower Division Requirements
Students are required to complete seven courses, including all of
PSYC 100-3 Introduction to Psychology I
PSYC 102-3 Introduction to Psychology II
SA 150-4 Introduction to Sociology
plus one of
POL 100-3 Introduction to Politics and Government
POL 151-3 The Administration of Justice
plus one of
PSYC 210-4 Data Analysis in Psychology
STAT 100-3 Chance and Data Analysis
STAT 101-3 Introduction to Statistics
STAT 203-3 Introduction to Statistics for Social Sciences*
*STAT 203 is recommended
plus one of
PHIL 001-3 Critical Thinking
PHIL 100-3 Knowledge and Reality
PHIL 110-3 Introduction to Logic and Reasoning
PHIL 120-3 Introduction to Moral Philosophy
PHIL 150-3 History of Philosophy I
PHIL 151-3 History of Philosophy II
PHIL 220-3 Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy
PHIL 244-3 Introduction to the Philosophy of Natural and Social Science
PHIL 280-3 Introduction to Existentialism
plus at least one lower division course chosen from the following disciplines.
- archaeology (ARCH)
- business administration (BUS)
- Canadian studies (CNS)
- communication (CMNS)
- computing science (CMPT)
- economics (ECON and BUEC)
- education (EDUC)
- English (ENGL)
- geography (GEOG)
- history (HIST)
- mathematics (MATH
- philosophy (PHIL)
- political science (POL)
- psychology (PSYC)
- sociology and anthropology (SA)
- statistics (STAT)
- women’s studies (WS)
General Electives Lower Division Requirements
Students are required to complete the balance of the first 60 units by choosing any other 100-200 division courses or the transfer equivalent thereof. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences breadth requirements must be completed for graduation and general electives should be considered for that purpose.
Note: Declared criminology majors normally complete all lower division group A and B requirements before proceeding to upper division. Students may proceed to upper division courses without having completed these lower division courses only with the express written approval of the criminology undergraduate curriculum and articulation committee.
Upper Division Requirement
Students complete a minimum of 48 units in courses as set out below. Of these 48, students are required to complete a minimum of 36 in criminology (excluding CRIM 301), which must include the following four courses.
CRIM 300-3 Current Theories and Perspectives in Criminology
CRIM 320-3 Quantitative Research Methods in Criminology
CRIM 321-3 Qualitative Research Methods in Criminology
CRIM 330-3 Criminal Procedure and Evidence
Please see “Criminology CRIM” on page 348 for the listing of upper division criminology courses.
An additional 12 required units may be chosen from criminology or other disciplines excluding CRIM 301.
Note: Many upper division courses have prerequisites or enrolment restrictions. If in doubt about eligibility to enrol in a non-criminology course, contact the advisor in the appropriate department well in advance of any attempt to enrol.
Additional Electives
To satisfy degree requirements, the remaining units may be selected at the student’s discretion. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences breadth requirements must be completed for graduation so general electives should be considered for that purpose.
Advisor
Mr. P. Jong, Arts and Social Sciences Complex 1, 778.782.3645, philjong@sfu.ca
This concentration is offered to those completing a major, honors, minor or post baccalaureate diploma in criminology. While the concentration is offered primarily at the 91ÅÝܽ Surrey campus, many will be taught at the main Burnaby campus, and through the Centre for On-Line and Distance Education. The concentration is aimed at students who wish to focus their criminology undergraduate studies on policing-related courses, and they are advised to complete the following.
CRIM 251-3 Introduction to Policing
CRIM 455-3 Advanced Issues in Policing
In addition, students are advised to complete a minimum of 18 upper division units (additional to CRIM 455), as well as any lower division prerequisites. Policing courses are divided into the following areas of specialty.
Minorities and the Criminal Justice System
CRIM 311-3 Minorities and the Criminal Justice System
CRIM 419-3 Aboriginal/Indigenous Justice
CRIM 429-3 Indigenous Peoples and International Law
Forensic Studies
CRIM 315-3 Restorative Justice
CRIM 355-3 The Forensic Sciences
CRIM 356-3 The Forensic Sciences II
CRIM 357-3 Forensic Anatomy
CRIM 451-3 Advanced Techniques in Forensic Science
CRIM 452-3 Skeletal Pathology and Criminalistics
CRIM 442-3 Restorative Justice Practice: Advanced Topics
Crime Analysis and Crime Prevention
CRIM 350-3 Techniques of Crime Prevention I
CRIM 352-3 Environmental Criminology: Theory and Practice
CRIM 433-3 Communities and Crime
CRIM 450-5 Techniques of Crime Prevention II
Special Types of Offenders or Crimes
CRIM 316-3 Sexual Offenders and Sexual Offences
CRIM 317-3 Prostitution in Canada
CRIM 454-3 Criminal Profiling
Key Issues in Policing
CRIM 310-3 Young Offenders and Criminal Justice: Advanced Topics
CRIM 314-3 Mental Disorder, Criminality and the Law
CRIM 410-3 Decision-making in Criminal Justice
CRIM 413-3 Terrorism
CRIM 453-3 Policing Illegal Drug Markets
and any other 300 or 400 division course that is designated as a police studies course (see the advisor for further information).
The School of Criminology’s structured honors program for outstanding undergraduate students dovetails with the criminology major and consists of two terms of advanced course work and supervised research. Honors students write and defend a short thesis. Students are admitted as a group each September, and must complete and defend their theses by the following April.
Students normally enter the program with a minimum of 110 units (see below) but may enter with less and complete one additional course in the first term with undergraduate program director permission. Students complete 132 units minimum with GPAs in accordance with general and Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences graduation requirements including a minimum 3.00 CGPA (3.50 for first class honors).
Students may also complete a police studies concentration (see “Police Studies Concentration” on page 101).
See “Honors Program” on page 6 and “Grade Point Averages Needed for Graduation” on page 31.
Admission Requirements
Eligible students should apply to the undergraduate program director. The selection process normally happens each spring for September admission.
Lower Division Requirements
Lower division requirements are the same as for the major in criminology.
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete a minimum of 60 upper division units. Of these 60, 50 units minimum must be from upper division criminology courses and must include
CRIM 300W-3 Current Theories and Perspectives in Criminology
CRIM 320-3 Quantitative Research Methods in Criminology
CRIM 321-3 Qualitative Research Methods in Criminology
CRIM 330-3 Criminal Procedure and Evidence
CRIM 490-5 Honors Thesis I
CRIM 491-5 Current Theory and Research in Criminology: Advanced Topics
CRIM 499-12 Honors Thesis II
The remaining units, to satisfy degree requirements, may be selected at the student’s discretion. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences breadth requirements must be completed for graduation; general electives should be considered for that purpose.
For program continuation, students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (CGPA). Those whose CGPA falls below 3.0 cannot enrol in CRIM 499 and therefore cannot complete the program.
Students complete all of
CRIM 101-3 Introduction to Criminology
CRIM 131-3 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System — a Total System Approach
CRIM 135-3 Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions: A Criminal Justice Perspective
and at least 18 other units in criminology courses numbered 300 and above. A minimum C- grade in each of CRIM 100/101/102, 131 and 135 is also required.
Students may also complete a police studies concentration (see “Police Studies Concentration” on page 101).
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete a minimum of nine lower division units including both
CRIM 135-3 Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions
POL 151-3 The Administration of Justice
and at least one of
CRIM 210-3 Law, Youth and Young Offenders
CRIM 230-3 Criminal Law
CRIM 231-3 Introduction to the Judicial Process
PHIL 120 is strongly recommended.
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete one of
CRIM 332-3 Sociology of Law
CRIM 338-3 Philosophy of Law
Students must select additional courses totalling at least 15 units from the upper division courses listed from those listed below. Students must be careful to ensure they have necessary lower level prerequisites.
Note: Students who have completed both CRIM 332 and 338 need only complete 12 units from the list below. Criminology majors who wish to complete the this minor must complete six of the upper division units in a discipline outside of their major.
BUEC 391-3 Law in the Economic Society
BUEC 427-3 Industrial Organization: Law and Economics
BUS 393-3 Commercial Law
CRIM 310-3 Young Offenders and Criminal Justice: Advanced Topics
CRIM 314-3 Mental Disorder, Criminal Procedure and Evidence
CRIM 331-3 Advanced Criminal Law
CRIM 333-3 Women, Law and the State
CRIM 335-3 Human Rights and Civil Liberties
CRIM 336-3 Corporate Crime and Corporate Regulation
CRIM 416-3 Current Issues in Criminology and Criminal Justice*
CRM 417-3 Current Issues in Criminology and Criminal Justice*
CRIM 418-3 Current Issues in Criminology and Criminal Justice*
CRIM 430-3 Judicial Administration and Planning
CRIM 432-3 Gender in the Courts and the Legal Profession
CRIM 435-3 Adult Guardianship Law (or GERO 435)
CRIM 436-3 Corporate Crime and Corporate Regulation: Advanced Topics
CRIM 437-3 Crime and Misconduct in the Professions
ECON 388-3 Introduction to Law and Economics
EDUC 445-4 Legal Context of Teaching
EDUC 446-4 Law for the Classroom Teacher
EDUC 448-4 Law in the Curriculum
HIST 312-4 Poverty, Crime and Madness, Society and the Outcast
PHIL 320-3 Social and Political Philosophy
PHIL 321-3 Moral Issues and Theories
POL 324-4 The Canadian Constitution
POL 344-4 Public International Law
POL 346-4 International Organizations
POL 351-4 The Public Policy Process
POL 355-4 Governing Instruments
POL 417-4 Human Rights Theories
POL 459-4 Selected Topics in Governance
PSYC 369-3 Law and Psychology
PSYC 469-4 Selected Topics in Psycholegal Issues
WS 303-4 Special Topics in Women’s Studies**
*when offered as a legal topic
**when offered as the topic Women and the Law
Check with the school for additional relevant courses.
Students may also complete a police studies concentration (see “Police Studies Concentration” on page 101).
This program consists of the lower division requirements for a major and the upper division requirements for a minor. Certain other criteria may be set by individual departments and programs. A student must have their program approved by the advisor for the extended minor program.
Criminology and Canadian Studies Joint Major Program
A joint major with the School of Criminology and the Centre for Canadian Studies is available. Students complete all requirements for a criminology major and a Canadian studies major. Any lower division course that counts toward the separate requirements for Canadian studies and for criminology may be counted towards both. Up to 12 upper division units in both Canadian studies and criminology may be counted toward the upper division unit requirements of both. A joint major in Canadian studies and criminology that also specifies 30 upper division units will therefore require a total of 48 upper division units in the two subjects (30 Canadian studies plus 30 criminology minus 12 overlap). Joint majors are required to complete all the key courses listed for the department in which they are pursuing the other major.
Criminology and Psychology Joint Major Program
Program Requirements
This program explores relationships between the study of criminology and psychology. Students should consult advisors in both departments.
Students must satisfy the admission requirements for both criminology and psychology major programs and have School of Criminology approval before being approved by the Department of Psychology. To continue in the joint major, students must maintain a 2.25 CGPA and cannot enrol in upper division criminology courses with a CGPA of less than 2.25. However, a student whose CGPA is between 2.00 and 2.25 may be eligible for a major in psychology.
Students who complete CRIM 220 must obtain a Department of Psychology waiver of the PSYC 201 prerequisite for PSYC 210 and all 300/400 division PSYC courses, in advance of attempting to enrol for any of these courses. Students who complete PSYC 201 must obtain from the criminology advisor a waiver of the CRIM 220 prerequisite for CRIM 320, in advance of attempting to enrol for this course.
Criminology Requirements
Group A Lower Division Requirements
all of
CRIM 101-3 Introduction to Criminology
CRIM 103-3 Psychological Explanations of Criminal and Deviant Behavior
CRIM 104-3 Sociological Explanations of Criminal and Deviant Behavior
plus all of
CRIM 131-3 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System — A Total System Approach
CRIM 135-3 Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions: A Criminal Justice Perspective
CRIM 230-3 Criminal Law
plus one of
CRIM 203-3 Historical Reaction to Crime and Deviance
CRIM 210-3 Law, Youth, and Young Offenders
CRIM 213-3 Introduction to Women and Criminal Justice
CRIM 231-3 Introduction to the Judicial Process
CRIM 241-3 Introduction to Corrections
CRIM 251-3 Introduction to Policing
Group B Lower Division Requirements
SA 150-4 Introduction to Sociology
plus one of
POL 100-3 Introduction to Politics and Government
POL 151-3 The Administration of Justice
plus one of
PHIL 001-3 Critical Thinking
PHIL 100-3 Knowledge and Reality
PHIL 110-3 Introduction to Logic and Reasoning
PHIL 120-3 Introduction to Moral Philosophy
PHIL 150-3 History of Philosophy I
PHIL 151-3 History of Philosophy II
PHIL 220-3 Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy
PHIL 244-3 Introduction to the Philosophy of Natural and Social Science
PHIL 280-3 Introduction to Existentialism
Upper Division Requirements
all of
CRIM 300-3 Current Theories and Perspectives in Criminology
CRIM 320-3 Quantitative Research Methods in Criminology
CRIM 330-3 Criminal Procedure and Evidence
plus a minimum of 12 units of upper division criminology group A courses (excluding CRIM 369 and 462) and six units of upper division non-criminology (group B) courses other than psychology.
Psychology Requirements
Lower Division Requirements
all of
PSYC 100-3 Introduction to Psychology I*
PSYC 102-3 Introduction to Psychology II*
PSYC 207-3 Introduction to the History of Psychology*
PSYC 210-4 Introduction to Data Analysis in Psychology*
plus one of
CRIM 220-3 Research Methods in Criminology*
PSYC 201-4 Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology*
*students must obtain a final course grade of C (2.0) or better in each of these courses.
plus one group A course
PSYC 221-3 Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
PSYC 280-3 Introduction to Biological Psychology
plus one group B course
PSYC 241-3 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
PSYC 250-3 Introduction to Developmental Psychology
PSYC 260-3 Introduction to Social Psychology
PSYC 268-3 Introduction to Law and Psychology
PSYC 270-3 Introduction to Theories of Personality
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete 21 units in upper division psychology courses. No more than three of these units may be in directed studies. At least 11 upper division psychology units must be completed at 91ÅÝܽ.
Sociology or Anthropology and Criminology Joint Major Program
See “Sociology or Anthropology and Criminology Joint Major Program” on page 135.
Women’s Studies and Criminology Joint Major Program
See “Criminology and Women’s Studies Joint Major Program” on page 140 for requirements.
Certificate Programs
Advisor
Mr. P. Jong, 10125 Arts and Social Sciences Complex 1, 778.782.3645
Two criminology certificate program are offered: general certificate in criminology; advanced certificate in criminology. Both are primarily directed toward undergraduates and criminal justice professionals, but are open to all. Those who hold a bachelor’s degree (in any field of study) should refer to the post baccalaureate diploma in criminology.
The certificates are not designed to satisfy specific employment credentials. Rather, the general certificate provides a basic theoretical and descriptive criminology foundation; the advanced certificate provides in-depth understanding with intensive study.
These certificate program courses are offered through the Centre for Distance Education to assist students in understanding the complexities of illegal behaviors, as well as society’s reactions.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet undergraduate admission deadlines as shown in this Calendar. Application forms and official documents must be submitted to Student Services. In addition to applying for University admission, students apply in writing to the school’s advisor for certificate program admission.
Program Requirements
• successful completion of 60 units, including the required courses as listed below
• a minimum grade of C- in each of the courses required for the certificate
• the majority of criminology courses must be completed through the Centre for Distance Education
• completion of the certificate within five years of admission to the program
Required Courses
CRIM 101-3 Introduction to Criminology
CRIM 103-3 Psychological Explanations of Criminal and Deviant Behavior
CRIM 104-3 Sociological Explanations of Criminal and Deviant Behavior
plus all of
CRIM 131-3 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System – A Total System Approach
CRIM 135-3 Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions: A Criminal Justice Perspective
CRIM 220-3 Research Methods in Criminology
CRIM 230-3 Criminal Law
PHIL 110-3 Introduction to Logic and Reasoning
POL 151-3 The Administration of Justice
PSYC 100-3 Introduction to Psychology I
PSYC 102-3 Introduction to Psychology II
SA 150-4 Introduction to Sociology
STAT 101-3 Introduction to Statistics
The remaining units must be selected from specific groups of optional courses as follows.
• one course must be chosen from group A
• two courses must be chosen from group B
• the balance may be satisfied with courses chosen from groups A, B or C
Optional Courses
Group A
Students may choose from any of the remaining 100 and 200 division distance education courses, such as
CRIM 213-3 Introduction to Women and Criminal Justice
CRIM 241-3 Introduction to Corrections
CRIM 251-3 Introduction to Policing
Group B
Any 100 and 200 division distance education courses from the group B disciplines may be chosen, such as
- archaeology (ARCH)
- business administration (BUS)
- Canadian studies (CNS)
- communication (CMNS)
- computing science (CMPT)
- economics (ECON and BUEC)
- education (EDUC)
- English (ENGL)
- geography (GEOG)
- history (HIST)
- mathematics (MATH
- philosophy (PHIL)
- political science (POL)
- psychology (PSYC)
- sociology and anthropology (SA)
- statistics (STAT)
- women’s studies (WS)
Group C
Any lower division courses offered at 91ÅÝܽ or which transfer from another post-secondary institution (including the Open Learning Agency) to the equivalent of 100-200 division 91ÅÝܽ courses.
Note: Students enrolled at 91ÅÝܽ must obtain prior permission of Student Services by completing the letter of permission form.
Program Requirements
• completion of 91ÅÝܽ’s general criminology certificate, or two years (equivalent to 60 91ÅÝܽ units) of accredited course work at a university or community college, or completion of a criminology certificate or diploma from a BC regional college prior to entering the advanced certificate program
Note: Students without a criminology certificate or diploma must complete CRIM 101, 131 and 135, and obtain at least C- in each.
• successful completion of 18 units from criminology courses numbered 300/400 (refer to the group A courses in the criminology major program section)
• the majority of courses must be completed through distance education (consult the Centre for Distance Education for a list of criminology distance education courses)
• completion of the certificate within five years of admission to the program
Post Baccalaureate Diploma Programs
Advisor
Mr. P. Jong, 10125 Arts and Social Sciences Complex 1, 778.782.3645
This program is for students who hold a bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than criminology to expand their knowledge of criminology through a recognized program. Students pursue individual interests in specific criminology areas. The program is available through distance education, at the Burnaby and Vancouver campuses.
For information about post baccalaureate diploma program general regulations, see “Post Baccalaureate Diploma Program” on page 7.
Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Criminology
Program Requirements
• completion of lower division prerequisite courses CRIM 101, 131 and 135
• successful completion of an approved program comprised of 30 units of third and fourth year courses
• of the 30 units, a minimum of 15 must come from criminology courses numbered 300/400 and the remaining from any upper division on campus or distance education courses, or a combination of both
• minimum 2.5 GPA on courses applied toward the diploma
• completion of the diploma within five years of admission to the program
For information, contact the advisor in criminology.
Application Deadlines
Written application for program admission must be received by the advisor no later than
- February 1 (summer term admission)
- April 30 (fall term admission)
- September 30 (spring term admission)
Students must make separate application for admission to the University, in accordance with University deadlines for the appropriate term.
Applications received by the school after the deadline will be considered only if resources permit following consideration of those applications received on time.
Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Legal Studies
Program Requirements
Students complete 30 approved upper division units, ensuring that they have the necessary lower division prerequisites for all courses in which they enrol.
Students complete both of
CRIM 332-3 Sociology of Law
CRIM 338-3 Philosophy of Law
In addition, students select one of the following concentrations and complete all of the courses listed.
Criminal Law
CRIM 310-3 Young Offenders and Criminal Justice: Advanced Topics
CRIM 314-3 Mental Disorder, Criminality and the Law
CRIM 330-3 Criminal Procedure and Evidence
CRIM 331-3 Advanced Criminal Law
CRIM 335-3 Human Rights and Civil Liberties
Women and Law
CRIM 333-3 Women, Law and the State
CRIM 335-3 Human Rights and Civil Liberties
CRIM 432-3 Gender in the Courts and the Legal Profession
WS 303-4 Special Topics in Women’s Studies*
*when offered as the topic Women and the Law
Psychology and the Law
PSYC 369-3 Law and Psychology
PSYC 469-4 Selected Topics in Psycholegal Issues
CRIM 314-3 Mental Disorder, Criminality and the Law
CRIM 435-3 Adult Guardianship Law
Education and Law
EDUC 445-4 Legal Context of Teaching
EDUC 446-4 Law for the Classroom Teacher
EDUC 448-4 Law in the Curriculum
Business, Economics and the Law
BUEC 391-3 Law in the Economic Society
BUEC 427-3 Industrial Organization: Law and Economics
BUS 393-3Commetcial Law
ECON 388-3 Introduction to Law and Economics
Fundamental Rights and Law
CRIM 335-3 Human Rights and Civil Liberties
PHIL 320-3 Social and Political Philosophy (or 321)
POL 324-4 Canadian Constitution
POL 417-4 Human Rights Theories
To total 30 units, students choose additional courses from the Legal Studies Minor Program electives list (see “Legal Studies Minor Program” on page 101). Exemptions and replacements for required courses may be granted by the criminology associate director who is responsible for undergraduate programs.
Students may also complete a police studies concentration (see page 101).
Program Requirements
This program, offered to qualified students who want practical criminology experience, entails planned terms of study and employment in the area of the student’s choice. To be admitted, students must have completed 30 units, including all of
CRIM 101-3 Introduction to Criminology
CRIM 103-3 Psychological Explanations of Criminal and Deviant Behavior
CRIM 104-3 Sociological Explanations of Criminal and Deviant Behavior
CRIM 131-3 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System — A Total System Approach
CRIM 135-3 Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions: A Criminal Justice Perspective
CRIM 220-3 Research Methods in Criminology
plus one of
PSYC 210-4 Data Analysis in Psychology
STAT 100-3 Chance and Data Analysis
STAT 101-3 Introduction to Statistics
STAT 203-3 Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences
and have a 2.75 minimum CGPA. Transfer students must have completed at least 15 units at 91ÅÝܽ.
See “Co-operative Education” on page 212. Work term arrangements are made through the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences co-op co-ordinator, who should be consulted at least one term in advance.
| |
|
|
|