Criminal Justice Studies (Certificate)

Curriculum Guideline

Effective Date:
Program Code
CTCRIM
Discontinued
No
Program
Faculty
Humanities & Social Sciences
Department
Criminology
Credential Type
Certificate
Transcript Title
Criminal Justice Certificate
Date of First Offering
Start Term
201630
End Term
Not Specified
Credential
Certificate in Criminal Justice Studies
Length of Program
Two semesters
Credits
30.00
Admissions Requirements

Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:

Curriculum Framework

Graduation Requirements For Students Completing By Summer 2023:

  • Successful completion of 30 credits
  • 50% (15 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
  • Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: four (4) years

Graduation Requirements For Students Completing After Summer 2023:

  • Successful completion of 30 credits
  • 50% (15 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
  • Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: four (4) years
  • Graduate in Good Academic Standing (Cumulative GPA of 1.50 – See Academic Performance Policy)

** A university transferable course is a course that transfers to one of the 5 Research Universities - SFU, UBC, UBCO, UNBC or UVIC – according to the BC Transfer Guide.

Course Requirements:

Course Number Course Title Credits

CRIM 1100

Introduction to the Criminal Justice System

3.00

CRIM 1120

Introduction to Policing

3.00

CRIM 1160

The Canadian Legal System

3.00

CRIM 1170

Introduction to Corrections

3.00

ENGL

ENGL 1130 (Highly Recommended) or

Any UT English Course

3.00

PSYC 1100

An Introduction to Psychology (I)

3.00

SOCI 1125

Social Processes

3.00

CRIM Elective

Select two 1000-4000 Criminology or Legal Studies courses

(1000-2000 level courses must be University Transferable)

6.00

Elective

Select one University Transferable course

3.00

Total Credits

 

30.00