Criminal Justice Studies (Certificate)
Curriculum Guideline
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
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 |
|
Introduction to the Criminal Justice System |
3.00 |
|
|
Introduction to Policing |
3.00 |
|
|
The Canadian Legal System |
3.00 |
|
|
Introduction to Corrections |
3.00 |
|
|
ENGL |
ENGL 1130 (Highly Recommended) or Any UT English Course |
3.00 |
|
An Introduction to Psychology (I) |
3.00 |
|
|
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 |