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8.6 Certificate in Criminology

The Certificate in Criminology is administered by the Department of Sociology and Criminology.

The Certificate in Criminology is designed for those who are interested in the study of criminality, crime, deviance, and the correctional systems more broadly. Program participants will be introduced to the foundational knowledge related to the Canadian legal system, law, justice and correctional systems, with a provincial and federal focus. They will gain a more complex understanding of the social structures and practices of criminal justice as well as what constitutes positive practice for persons working in corrections or criminal justice more generally. Students are introduced to the theoretical, legal, methodological, practical, and ethical debates in criminology, which will allow participants to more effectively analyze and understand their work in law enforcement, corrections and rehabilitation. The program will be of particular interest to persons engaged in law enforcement, corrections, social work, and rehabilitation, as well as persons studying society, and individuals seeking work in not-for-profit and charitable organizations that foster positive social growth.


8.6.1 Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Certificate Regulations

Students intending to complete a certificate program within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences must meet the Admission requirements as outlined in the University Calendar. Students are also advised to consult the University Calendar regarding General Regulations for Certificate Programs and Graduation Requirements.


8.6.2 Advising

Throughout their program of study, students shall contact anÌýacademic advisor for assistance with course planning, declaring their program of study, prerequisite and registration issues, and with questions about the eligibility of any courses not listed here.

Information regarding advisors for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences isÌýavailable at /hss/student-resources/academic-advice/.Ìý

A tentative list of upcoming course offerings in the program can be found at .


8.6.3 Declaring the Certificate in Criminology

StudentsÌýwith questions about the Certificate in Criminology are encouraged to consult with the Program Director. Students wishing to enroll in the certificate can declare a Certificate in Criminology by contacting the Office of the Registrar.

Information about declaring a program of study in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is available atÌý.


8.6.4 Regulations for the Certificate in Criminology

The Certificate in Criminology consists of 21 credit hours as prescribed below. Six credit hours must be at the 3000-level or higher.

  1. 9 credit hours in foundational core courses in Criminology and Sociology: Sociology 1000, CriminologyÌý1001 or Sociology 1001, and Criminology 2295.

  2. 3 credit hours in 2000 or 3000-level Criminology or Sociology courses, selected from: Sociology 2100, Criminology 2208 or Sociology 2208, Criminology 2265 or Sociology 2265, Criminology 2291 or Sociology 2291, Criminology 2820 or Sociology 2820, Criminology 2850 or Sociology 2850, or Sociology 3160.

  3. 3 credit hours in methods core courses, selected from: Criminology 3040 or Sociology 3040, Sociology 3041, or Criminology 4420 or Sociology 4420.

  4. 3 credit hours in 3000- or 4000-level Criminology courses, or in Criminology and Sociology Breadth Electives table at the 3000- or 4000-level.

  5. 3 credit hours in interdisciplinary breadth electives at the 2000-level or higher, selectedÌýfrom the courses listed in the Approved Interdisciplinary Breadth Electives table.

A student is expected to enroll in the Criminology section of any applicable cross-listedÌý(EQ) courses.

Not all courses are offered every semester. Students are strongly advised to consult withÌýan Academic Advisor in HSS for assistance with program/degree and/or course planning,Ìýas well as career planning, and the Program Director for broader curriculum and programÌýquestions or concerns.

Students can only be declared in one of the Certificate or Minor or Major in Criminology atÌýa time, and if you have already completed a Major or Minor in Criminology, you cannotÌýcomplete a Certificate in Criminology. Although a Certificate in Criminology cannot beÌýpursued alongside a Major or Minor in Criminology, students may begin with theÌýCertificate and later switch or return to declare a Major or Minor. It is advisable thatÌýstudents submit any program change or declaration requests to the Office of the RegistrarÌýas soon as possible, consulting with an Academic Advisor in HSS or the UndergraduateÌýProgram Director as helpful or necessary.

Students can complete a Certificate and/or a Major or Minor in Criminology, but not allÌýthree. Not all courses can be used towards both a Certificate and Major in Criminology orÌýa Certificate and Minor in Criminology. Additional elective courses are required for the MajorÌýand Minor in Criminology.Ìý

Eligible 4000-level credit hours may be substituted following the process outlined inÌýGeneral Regulations for Certificate Programs.Ìý

Prior to the Fall 2021 semester, Criminology (CRIM) courses offered through the FacultyÌýof Humanities and Social Sciences were designated Police Studies (PLST).

Criminology and Sociology Breadth Electives
2000-levelÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Criminology 2120 or Sociology 2120
Criminology 2208 or Sociology 2208Ìý
Criminology 2265 or Sociology 2265Ìý
Criminology 2291 or Sociology 2291Ìý
Sociology 2210Ìý
Sociology 2290Ìý
3000-levelÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Criminology 3000Ìý
Criminology 3290 or Sociology 3290
Criminology 3306 or Sociology 3306
Criminology 3395 or Sociology 3395Ìý
Criminology 3450 or Sociology 3450Ìý
Criminology 3550Ìý
Sociology 3140
Sociology 3180
Sociology 3311
4000-levelÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Criminology 4000
Criminology 4080 or Sociology 4080
Criminology 4212 or Sociology 4212
Criminology 4242 or Sociology 4242
Criminology 4420 or Sociology 4420
Criminology 4500 or Sociology 4500
Sociology 4104
Sociology 4205
Approved Interdisciplinary Breadth Electives
2000-levelÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Anthropology 2260Ìý
Anthropology 2412Ìý
Archaeology 2482
Communication and Media Studies 2000Ìý
Economics 1010ÌýÌý
Economics 1020Ìý
Gender Studies 2006Ìý
Geography 2001 Ìý
Geography 2302
History 2065ÌýÌý
History 2140Ìý
Linguistics 2212Ìý
Linguistics 2220Ìý
Philosophy 2100
Philosophy 2110Ìý
Philosophy 2120Ìý
Philosophy 2130Ìý
Philosophy 2140Ìý
Philosophy 2150
Philosophy 2370Ìý
Political Science 2600 or Law and Public Policy 2600Ìý
Political Science 2800Ìý
Psychology 2021ÌýÌý
Psychology 2621 ÌýÌý
3000-levelÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Anthropology 3082ÌýÌý
Anthropology 3100ÌýÌý
Economics 3670ÌýÌý
Folklore 3360ÌýÌý
Folklore 3612ÌýÌý
Gender Studies 3025
Gender Studies 3100
Geography 3620 ÌýÌý
Geography 3701 Ìý
Geography 3800
History 3131Ìý
History 3749
History 3811
History 3823
Law and Public Policy 3210
Law and Public Policy 3215
Law and Public Policy 3290
Law and Public Policy 3295
Law and Public Policy 3315
Law and Public Policy 3385
Law and Public Policy 3620
Law and Public Policy 3830
Psychology 3120
Psychology 3121
Psychology 3822
Religion and Culture 3650
Religion and Culture 3660
Religion and Culture 3805
Religion and Culture 3810

8.6.6 Course Prerequisites and Enrollment Priority

Normal course prerequisites will apply. Enrollment priority will be given to students who have declared a Criminology and/or Sociology Major or Minor or a Criminology Certificate.


8.6.7 Regulations Concerning the Former Lifelong Learning Certificate in Criminology

A Humanities and Social Sciences Certificate in Criminology cannot be awarded to those who have already been awarded a Certificate in Criminology through the former Division of Lifelong Learning.

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