This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for
2003-2004 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the
Calendar for updated information.
The on-line version of the University College Calendar is the Official version. In the event of conflict between the printed version and the online version, the on-line version will prevail.
Effective date of this program calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2003 to Aug. 31, 2004.
Note: All course changes and updates are shown in blue.
Criminology
Offered at Langley, Richmond and Surrey Campus
Full-time and Part-time
Start date: January, May and September.
Description
Criminology is an academic discipline that offers students a number of options:
transfer to the School of Criminology at Simon Fraser University, Malaspina University College, University College of Fraser Valley, Royal Road University,
educational preparation for those who intend to major in law, social work, psychology, sociology or philosophy,
academic education for specific areas in law enforcement, corrections, crime prevention and justice administration.
Career Opportunities
The Associate of Arts degree and the Criminology Diploma are two-year, four-semester programs for full-time study. Part-time study will lengthen this time frame. Graduates from these programs can continue their education in fields such as law, social work, and social and behavioural sciences, and are employed in nearly every aspect of the justice system. The Certificate in Criminology is a one-year, two-semester program for full-time study. Part-time study will lengthen this time frame. Students who are employed in a criminal justice field select this program to explore opportunities for career advancement.
Associate of Arts Degree
- Criminology
SFU, UBC and UNBC accept all 60 credits of the Associate of Arts degree. Students transferring to any these universities are accepted as third-year students. Standing in a particular department is dependent on meeting any prerequisites or other conditions established by the specific university.
For more information, see the section Arts Program, Associate of Arts Criminology.
Certificate
Career Opportunities
Graduates from the certificate program, while not assured of careers within the justice system, are currently employed in nearly every aspect of that system, and many are currently continuing their education not only in criminology, but in fields such as law, social work, social and behavioural sciences, arts and sciences.
Content
Students have the option of entering the diploma program without having to make up additional course work. Those who elect to complete the certificate may select from a number of electives in the second semester. All the courses transfer to SFU and, with one exception, to UBC.
Select any two university transfer credit courses in disciplines other than criminology.
Graduation
Upon successful completion, students will be awarded with a Certificate in Criminology.
Diploma
Description
The diploma program revolves around a central core of method and theory that provides a foundation for more advanced study of crime and social responses. Electives reflect the multi-disciplinary nature of criminology. The required courses and electives afford students of criminology an opportunity to develop abstract logical thinking and critical understanding of the issues, arguments and debates that shape the discipline’s character and aims.
