Criminology and Justice - GAS Transfer
Overview
Enhance your Durham College GAS Certificate, and your thinking into the Canadian legal system, in this general arts and science transfer program. Examine cutting edge issues related to crime, victimization and the criminal justice system. Topics include terrorism, hate crime, youthful offending, punishment, mental health, technology in the criminal justice system, environmental crime, cyber crime and examinations of inequality in the criminal justice system. Prepare yourself for careers in the criminal justice system, human services, policy making and research. Our program explores and critically analyzes criminological and sociological explanations of why people commit crimes. It also examines how societies define crime and who is considered a criminal.
This program approaches the study of crime from an interdisciplinary perspective, drawing on a rich tradition from criminology, sociology, philosophy, psychology and law. In addition to examining why crime is committed, you will be encouraged to think about crime, criminal justice and its administration in ways that are consistent with the principles of fairness, equity, peace and justice.
You may pursue the comprehensive program or a specialization in:
- Criminal Justice
- Policing in Society
- Youth, Crime and Justice
- Victimology and Victim Studies
Admissions
Admissions
Students who have successfully completed a General Arts and Science Certificate - Liberal Arts Ontario Tech Transfer option at Durham College may apply for direct admission into the second year of the Criminology and Justice program. Eligible applicants must achieve a minimum grade of 70 per cent in each prerequisite course at college with an overall average of 77 per cent or higher.
Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.
| Last year's cut-off | 77 per cent |
|---|---|
| Expected cut-off | High 70s |
Career opportunities
Graduates will develop skills and knowledge relevant to a range of exciting career opportunities related to the criminal justice system, human services, research, policy making and the law.
You will be well prepared to pursue a variety of career opportunities including:
- Addictions/Rehabilitation Counsellor
- Animal Welfare Investigator
- Border Services Worker
- Child/Youth Worker
- Coast Guard Employee
- Corporate Security
- Correctional Office/Case Manager
- Government Researcher and Policy Analyst
- Government Sector Employee
- Human Rights Advocate/Community Activist
- Not-for-Profit Worker/Counsellor
- Police Officer
- Policy Analyst
- Postal Investigations Employee
- Probation/Parole Officer
- Program Evaluator
- Public/Outreach Field Worker
- Researcher/Research Assistant
- Social Services Worker
There are many other career opportunities available to Criminology and Justice graduates. Contact the Career's office to learn more about the many ways you can use this degree.
Criminology and Justice is also an excellent foundation for many graduate and post-graduate degrees, including:
- Criminal Justice
- Criminology
- Law
- Social Ecology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Victimology
Experiential learning
A limited number of fourth-year students have an opportunity to participate in a learning experience with a community organization. The practicum is an experiential learning tool that provides students with opportunities to acquire workplace skills and knowledge, confront the relationship between theory and practice, and cultivate a sense of personal and professional development. The practicum course consists of 100 hours of fieldwork, several in-class seminars and a set of academic assignments.
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For program requirements, including required number of credits for completion, program maps and course descriptions, please see the academic calendar and course catalogue of Loading.... Courses are subject to change without notice.Criminology and Justice – GAS Transfer
For program requirements, including required number of credits for completion, program maps and course descriptions, please see the academic calendar and course catalogue of Loading.... Courses are subject to change without notice.
