Criminology, Applied (Bachelor of Arts)

Graduation Requirements:

• In addition to the 60 credits of first- and second-year coursework required for admission into the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Criminology, students must complete the required courses in the table below.
• A minimum of 45 Upper Level (3000-4000) credits required; students may have more depending on their choice in courses in their applied Criminology Concentration.
• A minimum of 40% (48 credits) of all credits must be completed at Douglas College. 
• A minimum program GPA of 2.00 is required.
• Fifteen credits in one of the applied Concentrations in Criminology (or designated equivalent)
•  Time limit to complete the program graduation requirements: ten (10) years. Any courses completed outside of that time limit will not be usable. Students may seek the permission of the Department/Program to complete a credential outside the approved time limits.

Course Requirements:

Notes:
1. With the approval of the program coordinator, another suitable practicum or field experience course may be used in place of CRIM 3345.

• CRIM 3345 is offered once annually, and spans the Winter and Summer semesters, providing students with opportunities to gain valuable work experience in the criminal justice field. Students interested in completing CRIM 3345 (Criminology Practicum) must contact the Practicum Coordinator during the Fall semester, leading up to the expected Winter registration and commencement.
• To be eligible for enrolment in CRIM 3345, students must meet the following requirements: (1) completion of CRIM 2140 (Interviewing and Professional Skills); (2) admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Criminology program; and (3) approval from the Practicum Coordinator by the specified application date (usually Fall semester prior to Winter registration).
• CRIM 3345 has restricted enrolment that must be completed in person with the Practicum Coordinator.
• Only those students who meet all requirements will be eligible to enroll.
• Preference will be given to students who have successfully completed the highest percentage of courses in the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Criminology program.

2. Students must also complete any five lower or upper-level university transferable courses. These electives are meant to help students broaden their knowledge. It is suggested that students explore Political Science, Geography, History, English, Sociology, Anthropology, Philosophy, Environmental Studies, Geology, Business, Languages, Computing Science, and/or other areas of interest.  Students choosing the applied Criminology Concentration in Legal Studies must complete LGST 1110, LGST 1120, LGST 2210, and LGST 2220.

3. Student must choose to complete all of the requirements of at least one Criminology Concentration.

• Students must complete a minimum of five upper-level courses in one Concentration to receive recognition upon graduation.
• Students who take  multiple concentrations will need to use courses from: (a) their UT electives and/or (b) Upper Level CRIM and LGST electives.  Each concentration is noted on the transcript
• Important note: you must declare your concentration/s by completing the Enrolment Services, Program Declaration form.

Students choosing the applied Criminology Concentration in Legal Studies must complete LGST 1110, LGST 1120, LGST 2210, and LGST 2220.

4. Students are also required to compile and complete a "portfolio" before graduation, to be reviewed and approved by the BA, Applied Criminology Coordinator crimcoordinator@douglascollege.ca.

• This portfolio will outline and describe four (4) professional development activities that the student has completed over the course of their degree, an academic writing sample, as well as a current and complete resume.
• Each contribution to the student’s professional development should be written up as follows for inclusion in the portfolio: (1) 1-page maximum per activity, (2) name of activity/workshop/course/lecture, (3) date (if applicable), (4) written description of the activity, and (5) written analysis of how the activity has enhanced the student’s professional development

Required Courses for a Concentration in Community and Institutional Practice:

Note: Students will need to take special note of required pre-requisites to ensure they are able to enroll in the desired concentration courses. This information can be found on the Douglas College Course Catalogue website.

Required Courses for a Concentration in Crime Analysis and Prevention:

Note: Students will need to take special note of required pre-requisites to ensure they are able to enroll in the desired concentration courses. This information can be found on the Douglas College Course Catalogue website.

Required Courses for a Concentration in Legal Studies:

In addition to the required courses below, students choosing the applied Criminology Concentration in Legal Studies will also need to use four of their UT electives to take LGST 1110, LGST 1120, LGST 2210, and LGST 2220.

Note: Students will need to take special note of required pre-requisites to ensure they are able to enroll in the desired concentration courses. This information can be found on the Douglas College Course Catalogue website.