Criminology (Associate Degree)

Program Overview

The Associate of Arts Degree in Criminology program provides a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, its history, theories, and practices. Students explore the criminal mind and the intricate system designed to handle criminal behavior. The program prepares graduates for careers in various fields, including law enforcement, corrections, and victim support.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

Learn about the implications of crime and how to handle it within our society from instructors who have experience on the front lines as lawyers, youth workers, police officers, policy makers and psychologists.

Objectives:

To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, its history, theories, and practices.

Description:

In the Associate of Arts Degree in Criminology program, you’ll study the criminal mind, and the intricate system society has designed to deal with criminal behaviour.

Outline:

Year 1

Semester 1

• Introduction to Criminology
• Criminological Theory
• Research Methods in Criminology
Semester 2
• Criminal Justice System
• Victimology
• Juvenile Justice

Year 2

Semester 3

• Corrections and Sentencing
• Criminal Law
• Policing
Semester 4
• Special Topics in Criminology
• Capstone Project
• Elective

Careers:

Potential career paths:

Bylaw Officer Crisis Services Coordinator Deputy Sheriff Association of Threat Assessment Professional Forensics Specialist Outreach/Victims Support Educator Police Officer Polygraph Technician Probation Officer Transit Police Youth Justice Worker