Associate of Arts Degree - Criminology

Program Delivery Location
Merritt
Vancouver

Department Coordinator
Lara-Lisa Condello

Programs in this department
Associate of Arts - Criminology
Associate of Arts - First Nation Studies
Associate of Arts - General Arts
Indigenous Language Certificate/Diploma Program

Faculty
Mandy Jimmie
Sharon McIvor
Kathleen Wasacase
Lara-Lisa Condello
Cathrine Crow
Dr. Eric Ostrowidzki
Don Vincent

The Criminology program is designed to assist students in gaining an in-depth understanding of the complexities of criminal and other deviant behavior and of society's reaction to crime and deviance. By understanding the causes of crime, the learner can identify and implement rehabilitation strategies and resources for clients.

Admission Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent
C+ minimum grade in English 12/English 12 First Peoples or ENGL 060
C+ minimum grade in Principals of Math 11 or MATH 051

Year 1
Students are required to successfully complete the 30 credits prescribed below:

		Credits
CRIM 101	Introduction to Criminology	3
CRIM 104	Sociological Explanations of Criminal & Deviant Behaviour	3
ENGL 110	College Composition	3
ENGL 111	Introduction to Modern Fiction	3
FNSC 106	Exploring the Natural Sciences	3
FNST 101	Introduction to First Nations Studies 2	3
PHIL 100	Introduction to Critical Thinking	3
POLI 111	Canadian Government and Politics	3
PSYC 111	Introduction to Psychology 1	3
PSYC 121	Introduction to Psychology 2	3

Year 2
Upon Successful completion of Year 1, students are required to complete the 27 credits prescribed below plus 3 elective credits.

		Credits
CMSC 109	Computer Applications	3
CRIM 103	Psychological Explanations of Criminal & Deviant Behaviour	3
CRIM 131	Introduction to Criminal Justice System	3
CRIM 135	Introduction to Canadian Law	3
CRIM 220	Introduction to Research Methods	3
CRIM 230	Criminal Law in Canada	3
CRIM 231	Introduction to the Judicial Process	3
SOCI 200	The Nature of Racism	3
STAT 203	Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences	3

Estimated Cost
Estimated Tuition for year 1: $2239 based on 30 credits at $74.63/credit
Student activity fee: $120. $20/course (max. $60/term and is non-refundable)