This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for
2004-2005 and is provided for historical reference only.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 course calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2004 to Aug. 31, 2005.
Criminology
Offered at Langley, Richmond and Surrey Campus
Full-time and Part-time
Start date: January, May and September.
Open Enrolment
Description
Criminology is a diverse academic discipline that provides a wide
range of opportunities to students. Graduates of criminology
programs find employment in every aspect of the criminal justice
system, including law enforcement, corrections, crime prevention
and justice administration. Many also pursue careers within the
public- and private-sector in occupations where familiarity with
justice and the law is valued by employers - examples include
Customs and border security, insurance companies, security and
investigative companies, and social service agencies. Criminology
programs also offer educational preparation for those who intend
to major in law, social work, psychology, sociology or philosophy.
For information on the Bachelor of Arts in Community Criminal
Justice see the Arts Program.
Kwantlen University College offers four programs within the
Criminology Department. Students completing the 30 credit
certificate program can continue into the 60 credit diploma
program without being required to make up additional course
work. Students interested in a four-year undergraduate degree in
this field are strongly encouraged to complete the 60 credit
Associate of Arts Degree - Criminology, which is required for
admission into the Bachelor of Arts in Community Criminal
Justice.
Programs within the Criminology Department are widely
transferable. For details, please refer to the BC On-line Transfer
Guide at www.bccat.bc.ca.
Certificate
Description
The Certificate in Criminology is a 30 credit program. Students
who are employed in a criminal justice or related fields select this
program to explore opportunities for career advancement.
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
The Certificate in Criminology provides students with an
introduction to a wide range of topics in social sciences,
criminology, and criminal justice.
CRIM 2214 Introduction to Corrections: Theory and Practice
Group C
Select any two university transfer credit courses in disciplines other
than criminology.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be
awarded with a Certificate in Criminology.
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.
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.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the diploma program 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.
PSYC 2400 Experimental Psych.: Research Methodology
Any 2300-level Sociology course
Transfer
Students planning to enter the third year of the BA in Community
Criminal Justice at Kwantlen University College should contact the
Educational Advising Dept. to discuss qualifying courses likely to
be required prior to admission.
Students planning to enter the third year of the BA in Criminology
at SFU should include the following courses when selecting
electives:
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be
awarded with a Diploma in Criminology.
Associate of Arts Degree—Criminology
Offered at Langley, Richmond and Surrey Campus
Full-time and Part-time
Start date: January, May and September.
Open Enrolment
Description
Successful completion of the Associate of Arts Degree -
Criminology is required for entry into the Bachelor of Arts degree
(Community Criminal Justice) at Kwantlen University College.
SFU, UBC and UNBC also accept all 60 credits of the Associate of
Arts degree. Students transferring to any of 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.
More Information
For more information, see the section Arts Program, Associate of
Arts - Criminology.
Criminology Faculty
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