Program

Criminology (Diploma)

Faculty
Humanities & Social Sciences
Department
Criminology
Credits
60.00
Length of program
Four semesters
Credential type
Diploma
Campus
Coquitlam
New Westminster
Learning format
Full-time
Part-time
Admission type
Open Enrolment - General Admission Requirements
Offered
Fall
Summer
Winter

Overview

Prepare to enter the criminal justice field with the Diploma in Criminology. Study the criminal justice system and learn about the complex problems encountered in the criminal justice field. Deepen your knowledge of the processes and structures of the Canadian justice system.  

You’ll learn from instructors who have experience on the front lines as lawyers, youth workers, police officers, policy makers and psychologists.  

Get paid, full-time work experience during your studies

Put your skills to work by joining the optional Co-operative Education Program, which alternates semesters of study with paid, full-time work in your field. You’ll earn money while gaining experience, building your resume and getting an employer reference, all before you graduate. 

Continue your education 

Upon graduation, you can seek further education in the fields of criminology, psychology, forensic science or similar, or start your career in areas such as the government, educational institutions or the non-profit sector. You can also choose to continue your education into our Bachelor of Arts in Applied Criminology as long as you take the required criminology courses and electives needed to transfer into the degree program.