Victimology and Victim Studies
Overview
Gain specialized knowledge of victim experience, issues facing victims, victimology research that informs policy and practice, victim advocacy and social justice activism, and examine how victimology is impacted by areas such as media, law, ethics and the criminal justice system. 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.
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-off | 70 per cent |
|---|---|
| Expected cut-off | Low 70s |
The application process and important dates/deadlines are outlined on our admissions website:
• Ontario secondary school applicants
• Ontario secondary school graduates
• Canadian out-of-province high school applicants
• International applicants
• Mature applicants (over 21 and never attended post-secondary)
• Transfer applicants
• General Arts and Science (GAS) applicants
• Home-schooled applicants
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.
