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Criminology and Justice

Program details

Faculty
Social Science and Humanities

Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Experiential learning
Co-op
Experiential work term
Internship
Practicum
Research study
Undergraduate thesis

Delivery method
In-class

Location
Ontario Tech University, Downtown Oshawa

Start dates
September

Length
Four years

Program load
Full-time

OUAC code
DAJ (Regular)
DLE (Co-op)

Overview

Students sitting in a lecture 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. The Criminology and Justice 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

Direct-entry co-op program

This program has a direct-entry co-op option that you can apply for directly on your Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) application.

Our co-op positions are full-time, paid employment opportunities providing students with a steady income stream throughout their studies.

Learn more about how you can unleash your career potential with paid co-op.


Caitlin Morgan
The professors showed me what it means to be passionate about a field of study and created a foundation for my learning, while allowing me to learn fundamental skills to prepare myself for the career of my choice. I am now preparing to complete my Bachelor of Education at Ontario Tech to teach youth who have been in conflict with the law. Caitlin Morgan Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Criminology and Justice Class of 2021


Admissions

Admissions


Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M courses, including English (ENG4U).

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-off70 per cent
Expected cut-offLow 70s

Program details

Faculty
Social Science and Humanities

Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Experiential learning
Co-op
Experiential work term
Internship
Practicum
Research study
Undergraduate thesis

Delivery method
In-class

Location
Ontario Tech University, Downtown Oshawa

Start dates
September

Length
Four years

Program load
Full-time

OUAC code
DAJ (Regular)
DLE (Co-op)

Contact information

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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organizations provide placement opportunities
of students are employed within six months of graduation
summer internship jobs to apply for
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