Criminology: Certificate

Description

The Certificate in Criminology is a 30-credit program offering students an introduction to criminology and other disciplines as well as post-secondary training for careers in criminal justice agencies. On completion of the Certificate, students have the option of entering the Diploma in Criminology, Associate of Arts in Criminology, Bachelor of Arts in Community Criminal Justice, or Bachelor of Arts, Major or Minor in Criminology. Students who want to ensure that they do not have to make up additional coursework should choose their optional criminology courses carefully in consultation with an Educational Advisor and the calendar requirements for the applicable Criminology program.

Admission Requirements

The Faculty's Admission Requirements, which consist of KPU's undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement, apply to this program.

Curricular Requirements

Students are required to complete 30 credits of coursework according to the following:

GROUP A (all of)
	CRIM 1100	Introduction to Criminology	3 credits
	CRIM 1101	Introduction to the Criminal Justice System	3 credits
	CRIM 1107	Canadian Legal Systems	3 credits
	PSYC 1100	Introduction to Psychology: Basic Processes	3 credits
	SOCI 1125	Introduction to Society: Processes and Structures	3 credits
GROUP B (three of the following)
	CRIM 1207	Introduction to Criminal Law	3 credits
	CRIM 1208	Methods of Research in Criminology	3 credits
	CRIM 2204	Criminal Justice and Psychology	3 credits
	CRIM 2205	Crime, Criminal Justice, and the Media	3 credits
	CRIM 2211	Introduction to Policing	3 credits
	CRIM 2214	Corrections: Theory and Practice	3 credits
	CRIM 2249	Youth Justice	3 credits
GROUP C
	Select any two undergraduate courses (normally numbered 1100 or higher) in disciplines other than criminology.